Hello all. I have been a member for quite a while, but it has been some time since I have been on the site. I have had several Ford trucks, and I seem to keep buying older and older ones. 81 (F-150), 77, 73, 72, 69. Now I went and bought a 65 F-100. I realize that this site is for 67-72, but I thought someone here could answer two questions for me. First, how useful is fortification.com for me now/is there another site (besides FTE) that has older Ford truck forums? Second, this 65 has a 352 (I believe), three speed, and manual steering. It needs new tires and I am contemplating going to a smaller tire as I think the tires currently on it are too wide. The tires on it currently are 265/75 R15. Is the original size? Thanks!
Gary in GA
Older and older
Moderator: FORDification
-
sargentrs
- 100% FORDified!
- Posts: 9866
- Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:30 am
- Location: Georgia, Jasper
Re: Older and older
First off... 
back from Georgia! I don't have much experience with the "slicks" however, I have seen a number of people posting questions about them. Seems like, at least from a mechanical standpoint, there are a lot of similarities between those models and the bumps. I'm sure one of the other members will reply back with some more useful information but I have seen people directed here when they needed something we couldn't provide. http://www.slick60s.com/portal.php Glad to have you back!
back from Georgia! I don't have much experience with the "slicks" however, I have seen a number of people posting questions about them. Seems like, at least from a mechanical standpoint, there are a lot of similarities between those models and the bumps. I'm sure one of the other members will reply back with some more useful information but I have seen people directed here when they needed something we couldn't provide. http://www.slick60s.com/portal.php Glad to have you back!Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
-
MrMajestyk
- Blue Oval Fan
- Posts: 508
- Joined: Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:55 pm
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona.
Re: Older and older
Welcome back Gary 
Impressive fleet there
Impressive fleet there
-
fireguywtc
- 100% FORDified!
- Posts: 3682
- Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:37 pm
- Location: North Alabama
Re: Older and older
from Texas! 
Bill
1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
2012 F-350 PSD FX4 LWB CC lariat, white
http://www.fordification.com/galleries/ ... hp?uid=602
"If you want to judge a person's true character, give them power."
1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
2012 F-350 PSD FX4 LWB CC lariat, white
http://www.fordification.com/galleries/ ... hp?uid=602
"If you want to judge a person's true character, give them power."
-
basketcase0302
- 100% FORDified!
- Posts: 6805
- Joined: Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:11 am
- Location: Hawthorne, Florida
Re: Older and older
Gary from choo-choo land. Whereabouts in Ga are you?Hopefully the guys over on the slick site can help with this.The tires on it currently are 265/75 R15. Is the original size?
Jeff
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
-
gcroix
- New Member
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:23 pm
Re: Older and older
I live in Stockbridge and work in Alpharetta. Tell me about commuting. I swapped tires from 275/65 to 236/75. Ahhh, so much easier to steer now.
-
Mancar1
- 100% FORDified!
- Posts: 5390
- Joined: Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:13 am
- Location: USS Gramps Garage (DD-727) Tehama County, Northern Ca.
Re: Older and older
Hello from Northern Ca.
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
-
sargentrs
- 100% FORDified!
- Posts: 9866
- Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:30 am
- Location: Georgia, Jasper
Re: Older and older
I just picked up on the GA thing. I live in Pickens County and work in Alpharetta, too. But my drive from North to South is a whole lot smoother than your South to North, I bet. I've been to Stockbridge and I don't envy your commute through the concrete jungle. Nice to meet ya, Gary!
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.