New shoes for my 66 4x4
New shoes for my 66 4x4
I got my 66 moved to my new place and have started work on it. I got it turning over and am going to start rebuilding the carb tomorrow! But Today I got my new used wheels and tires on
Let me know what you guys think! (These are copies of a snap to a friend)
Let me know what you guys think! (These are copies of a snap to a friend)
Last edited by moclakens on September 10, 2015, 11:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
The new shoes fit the stance of the truck much better. The old ones looked too small for the height of the truck.
Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
I like the old school wagon wheels
What are your plans for the paint ?
I bet that would take a polish & wax and look pretty darn good
I'm a sucker for original paint with a little rust , dents & scratches
What are your plans for the paint ?
I bet that would take a polish & wax and look pretty darn good
I'm a sucker for original paint with a little rust , dents & scratches
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
them look good
do you have the 4.56 gears in your truck too
do you have the 4.56 gears in your truck too
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
Thanks guys!
I really like the look the way it is, I will polish it once it's driving. I don't really have any plans to pait the truck, but it has been under cover it hole life so it's not very rusty and this winter it won't be. If it starts to get real rust I am gonna strip it and paint it.
I believe it has 4.56s. Even with these 35s it's gonna be wound out on the highway.I would like to put more modern axles under it with a tall ratio as I am toying with the idea of putting a 6bt in it. The 352 is very tired...
I really like the look the way it is, I will polish it once it's driving. I don't really have any plans to pait the truck, but it has been under cover it hole life so it's not very rusty and this winter it won't be. If it starts to get real rust I am gonna strip it and paint it.
I believe it has 4.56s. Even with these 35s it's gonna be wound out on the highway.I would like to put more modern axles under it with a tall ratio as I am toying with the idea of putting a 6bt in it. The 352 is very tired...
Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
What are your plans for the old wheels? I'd be interested in them if they are not split rims. Send me a pm (private message).
Pat
Pat
Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
The original wheels don't appear to me to be split rims.
But they do look bigger than 16" wheels.
What is the diameter of those old wheels?
BarnieTrk
But they do look bigger than 16" wheels.
What is the diameter of those old wheels?
BarnieTrk
Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
17.5 and really skinny
Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
I'd guess they'd be 5.50" wide....which would allow for a 6.0" wide tire. Still pretty skinny by today's standards.moclakens wrote:17.5 and really skinny
It goes without saying that the tire selection in a 17.5" size are also pretty slim..... which means expensive to boot.
Nevertheless, you simply don't see 17.5" wheels very often and are quite a conversational starter.
As discussed in earlier threads, the 17.5" wheels were an optional wheel on '61/'66 2WD and 4WD F100 models with a 5-lug, 5.50" bolt circle and also came with the larger front fenders. The 17.5" wheels were only offered with the 'innie' type hub cap nubs.
BarnieTrk
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Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
I agree with the comments above - I think the new wheels/tires look really good and fill out the wheel wells much better.
Dion
Dion
Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
I like the look of the new wheels/tires combo!moclakens wrote: ..... Even with these 35s it's gonna be wound out on the highway.
What size are your new-to-you wheels & tires, 15" or 16" wheels wearing 35" tall tires?
How tall were the original tires, 30" or 31" tall?
BarnieTrk
Re: New shoes for my 66 4x4
moclakens,
Have you been able to put any more miles on your new-to-you '66 4X4?
Any updates regarding the tuning of the carb on the 352?
I sure like the looks of your "Ol' Battle Axe" 4X4 Slick!
BarnieTrk
Have you been able to put any more miles on your new-to-you '66 4X4?
Any updates regarding the tuning of the carb on the 352?
I sure like the looks of your "Ol' Battle Axe" 4X4 Slick!
BarnieTrk