New here With a 1964 Mercury

DEREKBB64 · Post by **DEREKBB64** » March 6, 2008, 9:17 pm

Hi guys been browsing for a while thought i would join in on the fun.I have a 1964 Merc shortbox fleetside,460,C6,painted pearl Orange.I'll try to post pics if i can figure out how to.
Derek.

DEREKBB64 · Post by **DEREKBB64** » March 6, 2008, 9:18 pm

Well that worked here's a couple more.

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » March 6, 2008, 9:25 pm

Welcome Derek!

hey that truck makes me want to Zip out and get a '64 Merc!!

Oh... yeah..

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » March 6, 2008, 9:31 pm

Good looking truck.

Lonnie

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » March 6, 2008, 9:32 pm

Derek, nice looking rig your got there.

Alan,

Xcessive · Post by **Xcessive** » March 6, 2008, 9:37 pm

Very nice looking truck...

What size are those wheels/tires?

DEREKBB64 · Post by **DEREKBB64** » March 6, 2008, 9:40 pm

Thanks Guys!!The fronts are 15x3.5 with 165/85/15 no name brand(can't remember right now) and the rears are 15x10 with 29x11 Hoosier DIRT tires

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » March 6, 2008, 9:54 pm

Welcome Derek,
Great ride!!! Makes me want to paint mine.

blackagatha · Post by **blackagatha** » March 6, 2008, 9:57 pm

damn dude. that's nice! why didnt you come out of hiding sooner??? haha

Dirt tires eh? interesting choice... haha

so what do you got going on underneath? I see you got a healthy drop on her...

GLindley · Post by **GLindley** » March 6, 2008, 9:59 pm

I really like the color Derek! Where did you hide the battery?

One thing for all to remember, is if you are trying to post something (like a picture or a link) and you are not sure if it's gonna work, before you hit the "Submit" button, hit the "Preview" button and see if the result is what you want BEFORE you hit the "Submit" button.

f100matt · Post by **f100matt** » March 6, 2008, 10:03 pm

Phil · Post by **Phil** » March 6, 2008, 10:05 pm

Awesome ride, welcome!

36truck · Post by **36truck** » March 6, 2008, 10:19 pm

SWEET ride

love the stance and the under hood is clean.

jeffw · Post by **jeffw** » March 6, 2008, 10:55 pm

damnmit!! just slobered on my favorite shirt LOL!! awsome ride dude,,
looks like you got it made with that rig,,

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » March 6, 2008, 10:59 pm

nice slick for sure! I also am curious as to where the battery went!

Max · Post by **Max** » March 6, 2008, 11:37 pm

Very nice looking truck!

DEREKBB64 · Post by **DEREKBB64** » March 7, 2008, 12:21 am

Thanks for the nice welcome.Seems the big Question is about the battery.I mounted it to the frame useing the stock battery tray and a marine box,there is a trap door to access it in the box floor.the box floor is fully carpeted so you dont see it or the door for the rear fuel cell.Now for the suspention it's got a Volare front end and the rear has been flipped on top of the springs and the leaves move inside(i can actually get alot bigger tire under it) The DIRT tires come free from a local Dirt track racer.He runs them on his Sportsman car for two to three races then pus on new ones and gives me his left overs,Gotta love Freebies.I have had the truck for 19 years now and built it all myself,the old girl has changed a few times along the way.
Heres a little video of it along with a couple friend out messin around.
Derek.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma9ps-SW ... ture=inbox

blackagatha · Post by **blackagatha** » March 7, 2008, 1:17 am

"IS THERE A PROBLEM???" hahah answer is "YES! WE'RE HAVING WAAAAY TOO MUCH FUN!!!!"

nice burnouts. I wish Aggie could compete... She MIGHT be able to do that if I had a front end brake lock, or a lever type prop. valve... but I kinda doubt it... sadly. Someday when I have too much money, she can get her cut... Hell, she already gets most of my cash... I just dont got enough to make anything real cool happen yet.

I wanna put a link/airbag setup in aggie, and narrow the clutter on the axle and tub the bed a bit so I can put some fatties back there too.... everything's eventual.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » March 7, 2008, 1:41 am

welcome abord derek. and holy hell, what a sweet 64. i am in awe. seriously. i need a new key board as i just shorted this one out with all the drool...

Xcessive · Post by **Xcessive** » March 7, 2008, 2:36 am

how soft is the rubber on those hoosiers? Im looking for a FAT ass tire that I can still get some decent miles out of and not have to replace as fast as say the hoosier street slicks that I used to run on my 71 camaro... they didnt last for squat. Still think my best choice is the mickey thompson sportmen, but I like the look of the hoosier with the spray painted letters better.