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11-20-2011 09:21 AM #1
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Wow! Thanks for all the kudos, guys!! I love this truck but must admit it has stolen it's share of time from the '37 in the title of this thread!!
It still has the 352V8/cruise-o-matic/Dana 44 limited slip drive train, all of which I have threatened to toss more than once! It runs great, sounds great (especially after adding the headers & flowmaster 50s) and to be honest, it's the first vehicle I've ever owned with a limited slip rear end. I love that and now the '37 MUST have a limited slip!!
The down side is the mpg's..... which almost translates to gpm's!
But everytime I drive it, which is everyday, I get a thumbs up, a wave, a "nice truck", "what year is it?", "wanna sell it?" or many other comments that keep me putting gas in it!
I've owned the truck for almost 3yrs. My dad had a '65 F100 when I was a kid and I always liked it. I have mixed feeling about the twin-i-beam suspension but I made it better by converting to power steering, power disc brakes, and a front sway bar from all from a '78 F150. It's a pretty easy swap and direct fit. It's a pretty straight, mostly original California truck and I haven't been able to veer too far from that but who knows what the future holds if I win the lottery or something??!!!
Anyway, before I turn this into an essay.....
Thanks again for the kudos, guys!
-Dave (IC2, orignally IrelandsChild) was among the first responders to this thread back in the day. He's been a huge source of help, knowledge, and encouragement over the years with an occasional kick in the butt...which is a good thing!
-Sorry for using the "M" word, Mike. You know I'm just kidding around
-Uncle Bob & Dave S, Welcome to our NOT SO PRIVATE, Private thread... It's DEFINITELY not meant to be private! It's really more of a gabfest on some days but I love it! There's is a ton of great info in here if one has the patience to find it! Of course, you guys can write the book on great info! And Bob, I do hope you find your pants this morning!!
-Thanks, Rich! This too can be yours but you might have to dump the Chebbie! Is the Chebbie a short bed?
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11-20-2011 12:43 PM #2
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No worries Lil' Buddy! We're all good on this end!
Originally Posted by randyr
-Sorry for using the "M" word, Mike. You know I'm just kidding around? Now BACK to the 37!
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11-20-2011 12:51 PM #3
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"Lil' Buddy" ???? Originally Posted by 34_40
No worries Lil' Buddy! We're all good on this end! Now BACK to the 37! You're just asking for the "M" word again aren't ya??!!
"It is not much good thinking of a thing unless you think it out." - H.G. Wells
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11-20-2011 12:55 PM #4
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Tip of the day....
A wire wheel in your 4" angle grinder is an excellent method of skin removal....
Just thought you'd like to know.
"It is not much good thinking of a thing unless you think it out." - H.G. Wells
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11-20-2011 01:04 PM #5
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I learned that one a while ago! Originally Posted by randyr
It's a great way to remove a shirt sleeve too! 
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11-20-2011 01:50 PM #6
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A cut off heel in same grinder only puts a notch in a knuckle.
(bicker, bicker, bicker - now kids, be nice
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11-20-2011 02:16 PM #7
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[QUOTE=IC2;444760]A cut off heel in same grinder only puts a notch in a knuckle.
(bicker, bicker, bicker - now kids, be nice)[/QUOTE
a cut off heel???? Ouch!!!
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11-20-2011 02:20 PM #8
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New laptop - doesn't know what I'm thinking yet.
Still hurts thoughDave W
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11-20-2011 01:02 PM #9
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I thought it was better than....... sigh......... Originally Posted by randyr
"Lil' Buddy" ???? You're just asking for the "M" word again aren't ya??!!
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11-21-2011 01:15 AM #10
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-Thanks, Rich! This too can be yours but you might have to dump the Chebbie! Is the Chebbie a short bed?[/QUOTE]
My Chebbie is a short bed and as soon as I learn to post photos again here I`ll put one up.
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Toys
`37 Ford Coupe
`64 Chevy Fleet side
`69 RS/SS
`68 Dodge Dart
Kids in the back seat may cause accidents, accidents in the back seat may cause kids, so no back seat, no accidents...!
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11-21-2011 07:15 AM #11
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My Chebbie is a short bed and as soon as I learn to post photos again here I`ll put one up. Originally Posted by 406Rich
-Thanks, Rich! This too can be yours but you might have to dump the Chebbie! Is the Chebbie a short bed?
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That's pretty sweet, Rich! I guess we can let you keep it even if it's not a Ford.
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11-21-2011 07:40 AM #12
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[/QUOTE]
That's pretty sweet, Rich! I guess we can let you keep it even if it's not a Ford.[/QUOTE]
OMG I hope so, its my dailey driver sinse `93, the wifey thimks I`m nuts....Toys
`37 Ford Coupe
`64 Chevy Fleet side
`69 RS/SS
`68 Dodge Dart
Kids in the back seat may cause accidents, accidents in the back seat may cause kids, so no back seat, no accidents...!
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11-21-2011 07:56 AM #13
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I find that people treat me differently on the road when driving my old truck than when driving a newer one. New is nice but the old ones are more interesting & unique....women don't always think like that... Originally Posted by 406Rich
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11-21-2011 09:26 AM #14
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Since you're in California does that mean they use smaller calibre ammo? Originally Posted by randyr
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11-21-2011 09:39 AM #15
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Actually, Bob, I'm much more afraid of California politicians than anybody toting guns on the street!! Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
Since you're in California does that mean they use smaller calibre ammo?
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