Louball '66 f-100

Louball · Post by **Louball** » April 10, 2009, 11:29 pm

Got alot of work done today. Hopefully she will be back on the road by the end of next week.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » April 10, 2009, 11:45 pm

can i borrow your shop, skills, and ambition? lol. that looks great!

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » April 11, 2009, 7:34 am

two words that come to mind are ............................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................

ENVY & DROOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! That truck is awesome. I wish I had the body skills to do a slick job like that. unfortunately, my body sides usually wave back to the people the truck passes. LOL. Anthony

:lol:

kstones63 · Post by **kstones63** » April 11, 2009, 7:28 pm

Your truck is looking awesome.

You should be proud of it when it is done. I am not to far behind you with mine being at the painters shop right now. keep up the good work.
Kevin

twistedfreak · Post by **twistedfreak** » April 11, 2009, 7:39 pm

now that looks awesome

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » April 12, 2009, 12:17 pm

In 3 months you have got more done on your truck than I have in 10 years :shock:

Looking good man!! Keep the pictures comming!

Post by **Greg D** » April 12, 2009, 12:31 pm

That is simply beautiful!

crey · Post by **crey** » April 12, 2009, 1:25 pm

Damn man, that looks awesome.
No matter how hard I try to get SOMETHING done on
mine, something else ALWAYS gets in the way.

Dang...

Are you going to lower it?

Louball · Post by **Louball** » April 12, 2009, 8:50 pm

crey wrote:darn man, that looks awesome.
No matter how hard I try to get SOMETHING done on
mine, something else ALWAYS gets in the way.

Dang...

Are you going to lower it?

We lowered the back 6" and the front 2" I want to get new wheels on the truck and see what it looks like before I drop it much more. I am afraid to get it too low as I will still use it to haul stuff. Also I plan to do the front end swap for 2009 winter project so we may do something then. Just have to see after I drive it this summer.

crey · Post by **crey** » April 13, 2009, 8:30 am

Louball wrote:
crey wrote:darn man, that looks awesome.
No matter how hard I try to get SOMETHING done on
mine, something else ALWAYS gets in the way.

Dang...

Are you going to lower it?

We lowered the back 6" and the front 2" I want to get new wheels on the truck and see what it looks like before I drop it much more. I am afraid to get it too low as I will still use it to haul stuff. Also I plan to do the front end swap for 2009 winter project so we may do something then. Just have to see after I drive it this summer.

are you gonna try to go with the Mustang II front end?

Louball · Post by **Louball** » April 13, 2009, 2:23 pm

I don't know yet? What seems to work the best on a '66?

crey · Post by **crey** » April 13, 2009, 2:48 pm

I've heard of everything from a Mustang II, to an Aerostar front end.
So, I would say that your best bet would be to look around on the forums and possibly other sites and see what might work best for you.
Lot's of options out there, the main factor is time, and of course, money.

Good luck whatever you do, and, whatever you do, post it for us to check out.
I'm ALWAYS game for some good instruction!

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » April 13, 2009, 3:32 pm

Check out the Dakota-based setup by Industrial Chassis of Phoenix. The owner is/was? a member here. Search the posts for more info. Quite a few folks have installed it. You can buy the cross member ($600-700 range I believe) and then buy the other parts locally or buy the whole setup from them ($2500-2700 range I believe).

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » April 13, 2009, 6:42 pm

Since you say you are going to still haul stuff with it I would go with the Dakota.

It has the same GVW and Front/Rear weight distribution as our trucks. You can use all stock parts, so on a road trip if you hit a pothole and bend something, any parts store can kix you right up.

Truck looks great!

:2cents:

Louball · Post by **Louball** » May 5, 2009, 9:23 pm

Ok, I still want to get some new wheels and tint the windows but it has been nice and I want to drive her so this is my new summer ride!

I have noticed that the engine misses a little when at highway speeds. I have changed the plugs,wires,cap,rotor,points condenser and set the timing. but still there, also she can be a little hard to start. Any ideas as to what I may need to check?

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » May 5, 2009, 9:38 pm

i dunno about the engine miss, but that is a great color combination. two thumbs up!

Post by **Greg D** » May 5, 2009, 10:14 pm

Just Stunning!
Have you checked the fuel filter?

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » May 6, 2009, 2:40 am

That is one fine looking Slick! Lou, do you live on the border and need two tags? :lol:

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » May 6, 2009, 7:32 am

Beautiful truck!

jwh f-100 · Post by **jwh f-100** » May 6, 2009, 7:53 am

Wow, looks great!! You didn't waste any time!!!

I'm kinda diggin' the wheels..