Truck Pictures

Blackwaterforge · Post by **Blackwaterforge** » January 31, 2009, 3:58 pm

I have pictures on my web-site of the 66 F250 that my dad and I are restoring.

www.Blackwaterforge.com
Click on the link that says January 2009 Progress

don morris II · Post by **don morris II** » January 31, 2009, 5:58 pm

looks like you are doing a very nice job

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » January 31, 2009, 7:32 pm

That is one clean truck! where did it spend its life? I am very partial to the colors. Nice job!

Blackwaterforge · Post by **Blackwaterforge** » January 31, 2009, 7:37 pm

Truck was purchased about ten miles from my Blacksmith shop. Has spent it's entire life in this area. I am fourth owner. My first truck was a 65 F100 with a 352 and a 3-speed. My dad bought it new when I was eleven months old. He gave it to me when I turned 15. This truck is going to be my daily driver. Thanks for the comments!

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » January 31, 2009, 10:23 pm

I like the color scheme. What did the orange come from? Nice Job.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » January 31, 2009, 10:26 pm

sweet. so you're really a blacksmith? need an apprentice? the truck is comming along nicely.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » January 31, 2009, 11:35 pm

WOW

I really like the color choices. It really looks good. keep us posted...Anthony

deviant1 · Post by **deviant1** » January 31, 2009, 11:47 pm

Your progress looks nice...and I like the colors! Hopefully, I could see it in person sometime. It appears your shop is about 15 minutes from me.

winr · Post by **winr** » February 1, 2009, 1:00 am

Hey Blackwaterforge.

I dont recall ever seeing a red and black Slick, should stand out real nice.

RickyBoy.

jwh f-100 · Post by **jwh f-100** » February 1, 2009, 7:29 am

winr wrote:Hey Blackwaterforge.

I dont recall ever seeing a red and black Slick, should stand out real nice.

RickyBoy.

This is the only one I remember, but the colors are reversed...

Blackwaterforge, Looks great!!!! Looking forward to your progress....

blackagatha · Post by **blackagatha** » February 2, 2009, 1:45 am

looks like Ford Red engine paint, is it not?

looks bitchin!

red and black is SO sick....

Blackwaterforge · Post by **Blackwaterforge** » February 2, 2009, 8:43 am

Thanks for the replies!
Paint is Raven Black and Rangoon Red. These are Ford colors for a 66 Camper Special. I don't know if this combination was available or not. I am planning on putting a Reading Camper on the truck that will also be Rangoon Red.

Deviant1
I am a Blacksmith (since 1982). I have a shop in Hueytown (old Dixie Nut & Bolt Building). The truck is in Jasper. I will let you know when I get it running and have it at the shop (it will be a while). You are welcome to come by our shop and see what we do here.
(205) 744-9866

deviant1 · Post by **deviant1** » February 2, 2009, 10:14 am

Thank you for the invite Blackwaterforge, I would like to check out your blacksmith work as well.

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » February 2, 2009, 12:40 pm

I definitely like that red & black combo, it's gonna look great when you're done.

cdherman · Post by **cdherman** » February 2, 2009, 11:43 pm

I like you occupation Blackwater. When I was a kid about 6 or 7, my Dad and Granddad fired up the old forge that had not been used in many years and I ran the air (rotary air pump). They had gathered up a pile of old shafts to heat up and bang into spud bars.

My granddad was probably 55, my dad in his late 20's and was just a little fellow.

My grandpa is gone now for more than 20 years, my dad is old. I still have one of those spud bars and memories of the sparks flying as my Dad and grandpa pounded the ends flat on one end and pointed on the other. They must have quenched them about right, as the points are still good and I've not busted or bent it yet.

Blackwaterforge · Post by **Blackwaterforge** » February 3, 2009, 9:01 am

CD
It's a shame that every young man dosn't get to crank the blower for his Grandfather while he is making a useful tool.
I have a hammer that was hand forged by a craftsman in 1999. I have used it every day since then to make a living. I have made thousands of horseshoes with it.
I watched this craftsman useing a handforged hammer one day and I asked him if he made his hammer. His comment was the coolest I have ever herd. He said" Son I didn't just make the hammer I made the tools that made the hammer"
The crumy Furin junk on the market has caused us to forget that this use to be a Proud Country full of Craftsmen.

Breezeman · Post by **Breezeman** » February 3, 2009, 3:22 pm

Here are some pics of my 66 F250 I just painted.
What do ya'll think?
Only 133,000 miles.
Rescued it from a field where it had been sitting for about 5 years.
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Blackwaterforge · Post by **Blackwaterforge** » February 3, 2009, 3:50 pm

Very Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

don luster · Post by **don luster** » February 3, 2009, 8:08 pm

I sooooo glad somepeople are carring on the trade of blacksmithing. My grandfathers was one of the best. He taught me several thing in the shop. he used a silicon sand from a town in ark called guin Ar Its a very pure white sand and really forges well. If you are ever in ark give me a holler and I will get some for you to try. I have several cousin in alabama. Birmingham, chatam, mobile. If they come up I cou;ld send some home with them I also sell ferrier supplies to all the shoers in my part of ark. I had a thriving business until this recession hit. Now I about 1/3 of what it was last year. Don

Blackwaterforge · Post by **Blackwaterforge** » February 3, 2009, 8:44 pm

Hi Don
Would like to try some Ar sand. We make our own Forge Welding Flux Called Iron Mountain. We also sell Horseshoeing supplies. If you ever get down to Alabama come by and we'll cut a watermelon.
Russell