Date: Thu, 20 Mar 1997 22:07:03 -0500 (EST) To: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com
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Subject: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0026
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Volume 97 Number 0026 fordtrucks Digest

Today's Topics:

Re: I hate thieves
"Vintage Truck Parts"
4 barns full of truck parts
> Re: discontinued vehicles
Re: Back up lights& other ?s
Need Desperate help With The Vehicle Listing
Re: "Vintage Truck Parts"
Re: I hate thieves
Re: Ford ranger
Re: Ford ranger
Re: I hate thieves
Re: Mailing List
Re: 3-door cab
Mailing list Requests
Re: "Vintage Truck Parts"
Re: Mailing List
Re: 3-door cab
Re: 3-door cab
Re: Mailing list Requests
Re: Mailing List
Re: 48 truck
Speaker Mounts?
Re: I hate thieves
Pigeon Forge
Re: Tonnage...
Re: 4 barns full of truck parts
> Re: Tonnage...
Re: Pigeon Forge
Early FEB archives are *really* up this time



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>From nfinney earthlink.net Wed Mar 19 21:47:30 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: Re: I hate thieves
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Ken Payne wrote:

> Sorry to hear it! What really worries me about my truck (67 F100)is that the
> ignition doesn't lock the steering and it doesn't take any tools to hot wire
> it. Just yank the wires, twist them together and go.
>

Run a line from the center lead on ignition coil to the metal steering wheel with a toggle switch (don't know if it would work).

--
Nick Finney
nfinney earthlink.net

69 F100 390 FE
Formerly:
66 Ford Mustang FASTback 289.

First On Race Day!


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>From nfinney earthlink.net Wed Mar 19 21:53:14 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: "Vintage Truck Parts"
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Do any of you think there is a market for mail order/walkin Ford/GM truck parts from mid 50's to 73 in Southern California?

Was thinking of selling NOS/repro/ and used parts.

Any thoughts?

--
Nick Finney
nfinney earthlink.net

69 F100 390 FE
Formerly:
66 Ford Mustang FASTback 289.

First On Race Day!


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>From ssilverthorn front.net Wed Mar 19 22:18:19 1997 From: Steve and Diana Silverthorn Subject: 4 barns full of truck parts
> To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Wayne,

Here you go. Sorry for the delay. The following is an email I got a few days ago. The guy must of
found me through a 48-56 Ford Truck club I belong to that has a web site.
Anyway, have fun:

DEAR STEVE; I HAVE FOUR BARNS FULL OF 1935 THRU 1956 FORD TRUCK PARTS INCLUDING CABS,FRAMES,RUNNING GEAR,DOORS,ETC.IN CASE ANY OF YOUR CLUB MEMBERS ARE LOOKING FOR PARTS FOR THEIR RESTORATION. I ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO COME IN GROUPS AND I CAN GIVE A BETTER PRICE BY 'MAKING UP A PILE AND COMING UP WITH A TOTAL PRICE FOR ALL. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT (860)7747327 ANYTIME BEFORE 9 PM. I AM LOCATED IN NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT, SO IT IS A NICE WEEKEND VISIT. THANKS LEE P.S. I AM VERY AGREEABLE TO SWAPPING PARTS YOU MAY HAVE FOR WHAT YOU NEED.



Steve from Canada
56 Ford, F-100
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.classicar.com/clubs/scop/scop.htm



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>From bigric mail.utexas.edu Wed Mar 19 23:17:04 1997 From: bigric mail.utexas.edu (Richard Cherico) Subject: Re: discontinued vehicles
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

>Yes, and the Cougar, Aerostar, and another one I can't recall, also.
>(Bad sales, so they say...)
The Probe. Who needs Mazda crap anyway?

>I'm surprised that the Aerostar isn't selling, I thought it was quite
>popular.
I think that the Windstar is now the preferred Ford minivan.

bigric mail.utexas.edu
'68 Ford F100 Custom Cab Stepside 360
'66 VW Beetle 1300
bigric mail.utexas.edu



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>From bigric mail.utexas.edu Wed Mar 19 23:32:01 1997 From: bigric mail.utexas.edu (Richard Cherico) Subject: Re: Back up lights& other ?s
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

>360. Ok, I've got some more questions about my truck. How much can my
>F-100 tow? The id tag in the door is missing so I haven't got a clue. It's I had a '67 F100 with a 460 and C6 that used to pull a 2-horse trailer.

> #3: I was going to replace the cargo light but when I undid all
>the screws the light fixture was still in place, it didn't even move. My
>brother said it was just a gasket and just tear it off. I didn't want to It's just stuck to the top of the cab with a gasket or adhesive. Just pull it off. If the bulb is OK, check the headlight switch. Make sure that the cab light turns on when you twist the knob all the way counterclockwise.
This is the only way to turn on the light.

> #4: For the hose that runs from the the gas cap to the tank do I
>have to get that from the Ford Dealer? I asked at AAP and he was like we I got mine from Obsolete Ford Parts. Check the web page for the address.
You could also figure out what size hose it is and just get yourself a 6-inch length from somewhere.

>10 times and told me I should replace the 2 barrel with a 4, which would
>include a new manafold. The engine has got about 150,000+ on it so I'm
>sure gas mileage isn't to great. He said that a 4 has smaller primaries
>which would help the mileage. Would that be a good idea? If so where would
>I be able to find a manafold and 4 barrel?
I've got a '68 F100 with the 360 and I've converted it to a 4bbl setup. I found an original cast intake in a junkyard for $50 that worked just fine (be sure to get it tanked at a machine shop if you do this). It came off a '65 something; it was in a swimming pool-sized pile of intakes. I have been told that it was a very lucky find, but I'm not sure really. If you want aftermarket, Edelbrock makes the Performer FE aluminum intake but it is quite expensive. The Edelbrock is supposed to be an excellent choice, however. I topped off the intake with an Edelbrock 1406 (600cfm) and I get 10-11mpg around town with 106,000 on my engine.

One last thing-the doors from '67-'72 will work fine on your truck. Be aware that the '67 doors do not use pop-up locks like modern doors; instead, there is a large door handle (looks like a window crank, sort of) that you push down to lock. I loved this on my '67 and was going to put those doors on my '68 except that they were damaged too badly.

bigric mail.utexas.edu
'68 Ford F100 Custom Cab Stepside 360
'66 VW Beetle 1300
bigric mail.utexas.edu



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>From ShaneHale7 aol.com Thu Mar 20 03:45:43 1997 From: ShaneHale7 aol.com
Subject: Need Desperate help With The Vehicle Listing To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hey I've got a 93 Explorer Sport which has been lifted 4 inches and sits on 31inch tires. I've built several web pages in my time and one of them is dedicated to my explorer and the other more inportantly to vehicles in general...

The Vehicle listing is a web site dedicated to showing off anyones vehicle which has been modified beyond stock. All of the listing are free of charge and duty free. Recently I've had a flux of new vehicles. most being cars. I would like to see more trucks out on this page. And namely Fords. And that is where this posting is comming in.
If you would like to add your truck to this site please inform me. You can visit the site at "http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.geocities.com/Motorcity/Downs/2212/" or follow this Link. You may reply to this e-mail or e-mail me at thevehiclelist geocities.com

well thanks and i hope to here from you soon

Shane Hale
93 Explorer Sport


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>From jstrigas worldnet.att.net Thu Mar 20 06:38:15 1997 From: "Jim" Subject: Re: "Vintage Truck Parts"
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

> Do any of you think there is a market for mail order/walkin Ford/GM
> truck parts from mid 50's to 73 in Southern California?

Yes! I need a headliner + frame and the inserts for the armrests for my '73 F100!

My Father-in-law had a '64 F... with a blown engine. Always told me he wouldn't part with it. Was going to rebuild the motor, one day. Just found out he gave it, yes gave it to the other Son-in-law, who knows nothing about mechanics! Thinks braking torque means, ruining a torque, a sparkplug is something you use to stop sparking! I said I had to change my tire, he asked "Into what?". Brown nose little dweeb! Things were great until he came into the family!
I'll get that for you Bill,,, Oh Joan, now I know where Sandy gets her looks!
I'd punch someone for saying that about my Wife! :)

I am not jealous! Am not! Am not! MOM! ;)

Gary, Who was that Blond I seen you with? You know! At those raunchy motels down on Holt?
"Revenge is a dish, best served COLD!" ;]

Jim Strigas jstrigas worldnet.att.net
"73" Ford F100 (piece a %*&#^ Love it, I Just Love it!) "89" Ford Aerostar (a Frameless Hussy, But a good ol Gal.) "83" Yamaha XJ900RK (Best Gift of my life! From my best friends! RSCL) "86" Honda GoldWing GL1200 (OK, this part goes here, and this... this... I think goes on the truck.)

Be Cool Daddy-O {B-)>


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>From silent.bob juno.com Thu Mar 20 09:52:31 1997 From: silent.bob juno.com
Subject: Re: I hate thieves

To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

On Wed, 19 Mar 1997 21:47:30 -0500 (EST) Nick Finney writes:
>Ken Payne wrote:
>
>> Sorry to hear it! What really worries me about my truck (67 F100)is
>that the
>> ignition doesn't lock the steering and it doesn't take any tools to
>hot wire
>> it. Just yank the wires, twist them together and go.
>>
>
>Run a line from the center lead on ignition coil to the metal steering
>
> wheel with a toggle switch (don't know if it would work).
>
>--
>Nick Finney
>nfinney earthlink.net
>

This doesnt have anything to do with a 67 F100, but what I do on my ranger is pull the fuse for the ignition before i park it for the night, or any place else where i know im going to be for a while.

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>From silent.bob juno.com Thu Mar 20 09:52:34 1997 From: silent.bob juno.com
Subject: Re: Ford ranger
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

On Wed, 19 Mar 1997 21:42:04 -0500 (EST) cdkelly juno.com writes:
>Hey just thought I would tell you that I've seen both a 302 and 351
>rangers. For more info on the 302 installation, Summit Racing has a
>Ford Ranger with a 5.0 you could call them for some help. I can't
>remember the number off hand. On the other hand I went to school with
>a guy who had a ranger with a 302 in it and didn't do any unordinary
>modifications, just transmission and rear upgrades. As far as a 351 I
>almost bought a ranger a couple of years ago with one in it. It was 87
>with a 351 cleveland and 69 Mustang rear. It was built by a racing
>outfit in PA. The only big problem was the steering shaft they had
>designed headers that the two middle pipes went around the outside and
>the two on the end stayed under. So in other words the steering shaft
>was in between the header pipes. Tricky huh! That was fine never had a
>problem, BUT I always wondered what would happen if you got a weak or
>broken motor mount. Hope I've been helpful.
>Chris Kelly
>1994 RANGER SPLASH
>Dynomax cat-back, exhaust computer chip, and k&n air filter 2.3l 5spd
>On Sun, 16 Mar 1997 13:14:56 -0500 (EST) Chris Daniels

They have a picture of that Ranger on the web at Summit Racing web site.
(sorry, forgot the web site) they call it a BOSS Ranger. (no, it doesnt have a BOSS motor in it) Its a Supercab with a 302/5.0 with a T5 6 speed.
Paint job look pretty good to!


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>From silent.bob juno.com Thu Mar 20 09:54:09 1997 From: silent.bob juno.com
Subject: Re: Ford ranger
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

O>Chris Kelly
>1994 RANGER SPLASH
>Dynomax cat-back, exhaust computer chip, and k&n air filter 2.3l 5spd

Hey, how does that Ranger preform with all of that?

Robert.

silent.bob juno.com


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>From wiandt vnet.net Thu Mar 20 10:21:07 1997 X-Authentication-Warning: jimi.vnet.net: ACCS-AS18-DP07.ATLN.grid.net [206.80.183.200] didn't use HELO protocol From: Larry Wiandt
Subject: Re: I hate thieves
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

At 07:49 PM 1997/03/19 -0500, you wrote:
>Well, some idiot broke into my '68 F100 today in my school parking lot.
>They dumped my athletic bag and used it to stow goodies. They also got

snip

Don't lock your vehicle. They are going to get in anyway. I once had a $250 convertible top slashed to steal a $50 8-track tape player. (Yes it was that long ago.) The only time I lock my truck is if I have a firearm in the vehicle and that is only to protect myself from the FBI and lawsuits.


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>From Fabio2262 aol.com Thu Mar 20 11:02:54 1997 From: Fabio2262 aol.com
Subject: Re: Mailing List
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Please take me off of this mailing list!!
I never seen so much JUNK mail in my life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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>From st0478 student-mail.jsu.edu Thu Mar 20 11:53:21 1997 From: RL
Subject: Re: 3-door cab
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I was told by a friend of mine that Ford made 3-doors for the extended cab of the 70's is that true?? Well I thought airbags were a new thing for the late 80's and 90's until I was looking for ads in old magazines and found one in a 73 National Geographic tell about the safty of air bags.
Thanks Ryan






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