New guy. Pics included and a few questions
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New guy. Pics included and a few questions
I'm from central Ohio and just picked up a 65 F100.
I've already dove into it headfirst and replaced the floor pans and flipped the axle and perches. I want her to sit low but I'm not trying to lay frame or anything crazy. It is getting a modest airbag setup.
I am keeping the "patina" for now so just making it low and reliable.
Does anyone know if anyone sells a patch kit to delete the spare tire "dent" on the step side? I'm not running a spare so I don't need the dent.
I've already dove into it headfirst and replaced the floor pans and flipped the axle and perches. I want her to sit low but I'm not trying to lay frame or anything crazy. It is getting a modest airbag setup.
I am keeping the "patina" for now so just making it low and reliable.
Does anyone know if anyone sells a patch kit to delete the spare tire "dent" on the step side? I'm not running a spare so I don't need the dent.
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Re: New guy. Pics included and a few questions
Come to find out I have no idea how to add the pictures
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Re: New guy. Pics included and a few questions
Use Photobucket for pictures as it's free and easier.
As for the spare tire fender, just sell that one and pick up a used regular one. I prefer the spare tire fender as I am going to run one on the side. But the non spare seem to be easy to find. I see them on adverts all the time. You can buy a repop one for under 400. (Expensive so I'd buy a old one).
Get a photobucket account and start a build thread.
Welcome to the show.
As for the spare tire fender, just sell that one and pick up a used regular one. I prefer the spare tire fender as I am going to run one on the side. But the non spare seem to be easy to find. I see them on adverts all the time. You can buy a repop one for under 400. (Expensive so I'd buy a old one).
Get a photobucket account and start a build thread.
Welcome to the show.
The months may change, but I am always APRIL
'63 F100 Custom Cab 223inline 6, 3speed manual- mostly stock
https://www.youtube.com/coastiereid
Truck has been home in CA,OR,WA,NJ,VA since it's birth in San Jose Jan63
'63 F100 Custom Cab 223inline 6, 3speed manual- mostly stock
https://www.youtube.com/coastiereid
Truck has been home in CA,OR,WA,NJ,VA since it's birth in San Jose Jan63
Re: New guy. Pics included and a few questions
Welcome from N.W. Ohio. I'm building a 66 flare side. Have fun.
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Re: New guy. Pics included and a few questions
Welcome from Virginia...Good start on your truck. I wish you luck with your build, I like what you are doing.
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Re: New guy. Pics included and a few questions
Welcome, I am from Delaware in central Ohio. I think you would be best looking for a fender without the spare tire dent in it. I've seen them on Criagslist in various locations across the state. Keep all the spare tire stuff together, someone will want it. You could make a patch, but it would require some decent english wheel skills to get the compound curve correct.
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Re: New guy. Pics included and a few questions
Nice looking start on your Slick. Welcome to the board and the madness!
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I was hoping to patch it since I'm keeping the exterior body relatively untouched for now. I don't want to have one brand new fender.
Re: New guy. Pics included and a few questions
Why not find a good used one, cut out the area where the spare is and use it for the patch?
Re: New guy. Pics included and a few questions
Ohiopatina, I think I can help you. I'm replacing my rear fenders because they have little rust holes, too many to repair. The part you need seems to be in good shape if you're interested.
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Re: New guy. Pics included and a few questions
I sure am, you can email me anytime pauls112@hotmail.comgrump wrote:Ohiopatina, I think I can help you. I'm replacing my rear fenders because they have little rust holes, too many to repair. The part you need seems to be in good shape if you're interested.
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Excuse the mess. That's the remains of a billion grinding and cutoff wheels and 52 years of Ohio rust that falls off every time you look at the truck
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That is not a mess, it is the sign of progress!