This video was shot in 1965. At :40 is a nice clear view of a 1965 F-100 with a "1967" tailgate. It has to be a Custom Cab tailgate. Oh, enjoy the rest of the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0dbNRbGVD4
(edit) On second thought my memory is as fuzzy as the video...(end edit)
Tracy
I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind...
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didgeytrucker
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I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind...
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1956 F-100 Panel w/429 (3.50 9")
1966 F-100 SWB w/351C (3.25 9" - 3.70 posi for Saturday nights)
Music City F-100's,
1965 GT-350 S/C (2.78 1st & 3.70 TracLok 9")
Music City Mustang Club
1969 Schwinn StingRay
Don't focus on the destination....make the JOURNEY the adventure
1966 F-100 SWB w/351C (3.25 9" - 3.70 posi for Saturday nights)
Music City F-100's,
1965 GT-350 S/C (2.78 1st & 3.70 TracLok 9")
Music City Mustang Club
1969 Schwinn StingRay
Don't focus on the destination....make the JOURNEY the adventure
Re: The great tailgate mystery SOLVED!
The red Ford @ 2:50 really looks cool!
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ezernut9mm
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Re: The great tailgate mystery SOLVED!
i'm not trying to be funny, but a 1967 tailgate looks like this:
notice the "bonanza" style lettering.
notice the "bonanza" style lettering.
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.
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fordman7072
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Re: The great tailgate mystery SOLVED!
that bed looks fimilarezernut9mm wrote:i'm not trying to be funny, but a 1967 tailgate looks like this:
notice the "bonanza" style lettering.
"Flyin' High On Caffine And Copenhagen" R.I.P Chris LeDoux
-1960 Mercury Comet (2nd Owner All Orignal)
-1966 Ford F100 240/3spd (All Orignal)
-1960 Mercury Comet (2nd Owner All Orignal)
-1966 Ford F100 240/3spd (All Orignal)
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didgeytrucker
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Re: The great tailgate mystery SOLVED!
Well, fudge. It's been so long since I've seen the 64-66 tailgate. And I didn't feel like going out in the cold with a flashlight to look at the "wrong" tailgate on my '66. The fuzzy video looked like the rib on the top and around the letters, but now that I compare these two side by side, I guess I'm wrong. I thought I was on to something... But I've seen so many "'wrong" tailgates on '66s I've wondered if they weren't Custom Cab options or the factory ran out of '66 tailgates and started using '67 tailgates. Wouldn't be the first time.
Tracy
Tracy
1956 F-100 Panel w/429 (3.50 9")
1966 F-100 SWB w/351C (3.25 9" - 3.70 posi for Saturday nights)
Music City F-100's,
1965 GT-350 S/C (2.78 1st & 3.70 TracLok 9")
Music City Mustang Club
1969 Schwinn StingRay
Don't focus on the destination....make the JOURNEY the adventure
1966 F-100 SWB w/351C (3.25 9" - 3.70 posi for Saturday nights)
Music City F-100's,
1965 GT-350 S/C (2.78 1st & 3.70 TracLok 9")
Music City Mustang Club
1969 Schwinn StingRay
Don't focus on the destination....make the JOURNEY the adventure
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ezernut9mm
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Re: I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind
it's all cool. i wasn't trying to be a d1ck or anything either. cheers!
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: I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind
Thanks for that video link!. Made my day. Those were the days.
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huckdeuceman
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Re: I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind
Just go's to show, you CAN go back in time!!...love the vid'' got it saved, Thank's!!
PS, gonna build me a ThunderBolt one day?...
PS, gonna build me a ThunderBolt one day?...
65 F100 styleside shorty.
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ICEMAN6166
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Re: I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind
a comparison picezernut9mm wrote:i'm not trying to be funny, but a 1967 tailgate looks like this:
notice the "bonanza" style lettering.
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
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Steve Lopes
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1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
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Uncle Skip
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Re: I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind
Tracy. Where in the hell have you been? Great to see you back on the club site. Tell us what you've been doing and whats new.
I'm not arguing with you. I'm just explaining why I'm right.
Pardon me. Does your deaug bite?
Pardon me. Does your deaug bite?
Re: I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind
Anyone have a pic of an older repop gate they made years ago WITHOUT the Ford letters?
You don't see them often.
You don't see them often.
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66fordtrucknut
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Re: I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind
X2 Haven't talked to you in a long time.Uncle Skip wrote:Tracy. Where in the hell have you been? Great to see you back on the club site. Tell us what you've been doing and whats new.
Charlie
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66' F-100 Short/wide 352
78' F-350 dually dumpbed 400
12' F-150 5.0 3:73 LS
66' F-100 Short/wide 352
78' F-350 dually dumpbed 400
12' F-150 5.0 3:73 LS
Re: I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind
Tracy,
That is some great stuff you posted. It brings back some great memories. Enjoy seeing the picture of the Gay Pontiac car. I grew up in Kingsville,Tx about 45 miles south of Corpus Christi. I knew the Gay brothers and actually raced against them a few times. I was running a 57' Corvette 283hp back in those days. I now live in Dickinson, Tx about 2 miles from the Gay Pontiac dealership.
Don
That is some great stuff you posted. It brings back some great memories. Enjoy seeing the picture of the Gay Pontiac car. I grew up in Kingsville,Tx about 45 miles south of Corpus Christi. I knew the Gay brothers and actually raced against them a few times. I was running a 57' Corvette 283hp back in those days. I now live in Dickinson, Tx about 2 miles from the Gay Pontiac dealership.
Don
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ezernut9mm
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Re: I thought I solved the great tailgate mystery, nevermind
there is a guy over on the slick60s facebook page that has one.foodstick wrote:Anyone have a pic of an older repop gate they made years ago WITHOUT the Ford letters?
You don't see them often.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater
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.