Currently my truck doesn't run because I have to install a new distributor. It also needs new tires because the current ones are dangerous. But for some reason I though it was important to wire-wheel, prep and paint the valve cover in period correct red-orange.
It'll be the most beautiful thing on my rusty old truck, but it'll be under the hood where nobody will see it.
Been raining a lot and keeping me from doing the distributor job, so I guess I just needed a win. If it rains tonight, the oil bath air cleaner will get a shiny new black paint job. Or, maybe the push-rod cover. Can't decide.
for some reason this was important
- redstone65
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for some reason this was important
Dave
1965 F-100 Flareside (240 6-cyl)
3 speed. Former military truck.
1965 F-100 Flareside (240 6-cyl)
3 speed. Former military truck.
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Re: for some reason this was important
Looks good!
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: for some reason this was important
That's the kind of enthusiasm I can totally embrace,it's always better to look good.......then run good.
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WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
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"DW JONES TRUCKING"
WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
"By appointment only"
- redstone65
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Re: for some reason this was important
Poetry.Mr. Jones wrote:it's always better to look good.......then run good.
And, I give you the freshly painted air cleaner and custom cut spark plug cables (in red of course). Now that ugly oil filler cap sticks out like a sore thumb. He's next:
Dave
1965 F-100 Flareside (240 6-cyl)
3 speed. Former military truck.
1965 F-100 Flareside (240 6-cyl)
3 speed. Former military truck.
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Re: for some reason this was important
if yer gonna be slow, ya gotta look good. lol. actually, it's small things that keep the enthusiasm level up. keep on doing what you're doing as long as you stay interested in the project.
always
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
Re: for some reason this was important
Keep pecking away at it, a journey of a thousand miles starts by putting one foot in front of the other.