'51 F4 project
#2326
Joe, what you need is a new project. Take a look: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622...59152380980371
#2327
#2328
Some of us more so than others.
Yes, I will and yes, he will -- if I get my way.
Agreed. Just an adjustment issue according to the jollyroger himself.
Thanks for the welcome, but I've chimed in on this thread several times before. In fact - see below.
The PO stories all start with inside jokes, like "green is a nice color" and "you can't get there from here - you gotta go someplace else to start."
Thanks, Mark. I have been lurking and chiming in here for a while. In fact, the OP in this thread said:
I've let my '78 Bronco thread decay a bit (many updates I have posted on FSB but not on FTE), but I do like to keep the thread going. It's a great way to keep your bearing. When it just feels like you are stuck and not sure where to go, I go back and read through my threads... and realize just HOW MUCH I've already gotten done. It motivates me to do some more.
Anyway - I'll keep up with what I can get done. Progress will be slow at first. I just got a new job and I have many hours of training every week on top of that. But as things get done, I'll keep y'all posted. You've been helpful to that other guy and I figure I'll pick your collective brains, too.
Agreed. Just an adjustment issue according to the jollyroger himself.
The PO stories all start with inside jokes, like "green is a nice color" and "you can't get there from here - you gotta go someplace else to start."
Thanks, Mark. I have been lurking and chiming in here for a while. In fact, the OP in this thread said:
This is a continuation of the thread begun by my son when he thought he would be getting the truck I ended up with. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-up-today.html
I have to say FTE is the best thing I could have found (actually, my son found it) as a resource for helpful hints, ideas and information.
I have to say FTE is the best thing I could have found (actually, my son found it) as a resource for helpful hints, ideas and information.
Anyway - I'll keep up with what I can get done. Progress will be slow at first. I just got a new job and I have many hours of training every week on top of that. But as things get done, I'll keep y'all posted. You've been helpful to that other guy and I figure I'll pick your collective brains, too.
#2329
I know some others have done amazing things as well, like the disk front brakes.
But if you start a thread like that, I'm sure it will be popular with all the larger truck guys who want to travel at highway speeds safely.
I'm going to see if I can give you reps, but I really doubt it. So, I'll just say Attaboy!
#2330
I hope you son enjoys the truck. Maybe he can take over this thread and continue the adventures of Betsy!
Hey, I have't had much to say for years, but I keep posting. If you do get one of them new-fangled 65's be sure to let us know. Of course pictures would be required.
You have learned a lot over the time you have been working on Betsy. You can hang around and share your knowledge.
Hey, I have't had much to say for years, but I keep posting. If you do get one of them new-fangled 65's be sure to let us know. Of course pictures would be required.
You have learned a lot over the time you have been working on Betsy. You can hang around and share your knowledge.
But I am saving the piece I got (and refurbished) from you. It will be in my future shop.
Hey Joe,
Hmmmmm.... "Since my son is buying Betsy, I'm pretty much done with working on it."
My son drives our truck most of the time.... I can promise ....You aren't pretty much done working on it!
Sons always need supervision!
Stay on here with your friends Joe.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1
Hmmmmm.... "Since my son is buying Betsy, I'm pretty much done with working on it."
My son drives our truck most of the time.... I can promise ....You aren't pretty much done working on it!
Sons always need supervision!
Stay on here with your friends Joe.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1
And, no matter what Charlie (Speedyweasel) may tell the group, he is already WAY beyond my skill level. The only area I can show him up is in welding, and I'm still a rookie there. And he has less than a year to gain my assistance in presence with Betsy, because we're moving to Virginia.
I have had fun while learning with this thread. We are moving to Virginia by this time next year, so my remaining time to work on Betsy has a time limit, no matter what Charlie (Speedyweasel) says.
Charlie, and I think, my granddaughters, will keep Betsy running. That's one of the reasons he's getting the truck.
All I can say is... see above...
And since your truck has been in your family for years, I think you'll understand why I'm looking for a truck like my Daddy's. A 1965 F100 long bed V8 manual trans. I can still see him driving that truck where others told him he could not go without 4 wheel drive and chains.
I'll help you in any way I can.
Joe, what you need is a new project. Take a look: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622...59152380980371
You're not going anywhere. Or you'd better not be. The bed will be a lot of work and you already know all the measurements. Maybe we can work out the dragging brake issue before you find YOUR Daddy's truck.
So, while you may switch forums to one of them thar newfangled things from the '60s, you're not getting off that easy.
Thank you for agreeing to sell me the truck. I never thought you'd sell it. I love it and your granddaughters love it - and they will undoubtedly want to help work on it like they have with the Bronco and the Excursion. Come to think of it, I'll put them to work on the bed once I get the lumber.
Don't worry, jollyrogerjoe fans. The truck has already captured the hearts of a 3rd generation in this family.
So, while you may switch forums to one of them thar newfangled things from the '60s, you're not getting off that easy.
Thank you for agreeing to sell me the truck. I never thought you'd sell it. I love it and your granddaughters love it - and they will undoubtedly want to help work on it like they have with the Bronco and the Excursion. Come to think of it, I'll put them to work on the bed once I get the lumber.
Don't worry, jollyrogerjoe fans. The truck has already captured the hearts of a 3rd generation in this family.
I'm a lazy SOB. I know what's wrong (after all the things I've asked about on here) but it's so close to being right, I haven't bothered adjusting it.
I guess I could have responded to each of these separately to increase my thread's reply count. I have to admit, it's been kind of "rewarding" to have the most viewed and responded to "build thread" on this forum. But I think a lot of that is because I;m such a blabbermouth. I will now admit to the group that I was amazed when I passed Keith's fire truck build (as I told him). You guys have been good friends, and I don't want to leave you. I really enjoyed attending Truckstock last year and meeting those of you I hadn't seen while I was working (Ross). But I can't imagine my rookie's experience helping anyone who has read the thread. I will still respond to any updates where appropriate, as I have the thread set to automatically notify me.
#2331
#2332
Joe,
Moving to Virginia. That will make it a lot easier to work n the truck since you, due to your experience and distance, will be forced into a supervisory/consultative type roll. You can direct the work and then click your tongue in sympathy when the lad doesn't heed your advice and stumbles....LOL
Speedweasel, Welcome to the madness!!
Bobby
Moving to Virginia. That will make it a lot easier to work n the truck since you, due to your experience and distance, will be forced into a supervisory/consultative type roll. You can direct the work and then click your tongue in sympathy when the lad doesn't heed your advice and stumbles....LOL
Speedweasel, Welcome to the madness!!
Bobby
#2333
We both grew up here, and it's a shame what this state has become. I won't live here any longer than necessary.
I do plan to go to future Truckstocks when they are within driving range.
But we'd both like to see the northeast in autumn, so maybe we'll hook up that way.
#2334
Joe,
Moving to Virginia. That will make it a lot easier to work n the truck since you, due to your experience and distance, will be forced into a supervisory/consultative type roll. You can direct the work and then click your tongue in sympathy when the lad doesn't heed your advice and stumbles....LOL
Speedweasel, Welcome to the madness!!
Bobby
Moving to Virginia. That will make it a lot easier to work n the truck since you, due to your experience and distance, will be forced into a supervisory/consultative type roll. You can direct the work and then click your tongue in sympathy when the lad doesn't heed your advice and stumbles....LOL
Speedweasel, Welcome to the madness!!
Bobby
And, on a side note, as we are travelling back to VA with a trailer load of goodies, I still would really like to meet you face-to-face at last. We might find an occasion to open a frosty beverage.
#2335
#2336
And that's always been the problem... you're never there when I'm there. Maybe we'll plan to cruise through Albuquerque on a weekend for a change.
#2337
I'm sure I'll need plenty. And these guys will want to see how Betsy progresses so I'll post up what I have anyway. I still clearly need your help on my "young" truck - never mind one 26 years its senior.
#2338
And you failed to mention that we went out Saturday for your first crash box driving lessons.
He did really well, a lot better than I did. After just a few trips around the block, he was hitting 3rd gear with no grinding. I'd say Betsy has found a good home.
#2340
Pics or it didn't happen
No, this is not in response to Speedyweasel's crash box driving lessons in Betsy.
This is in response to the requests for pics of my "new" truck. I shopped for a long time all over the west to find a truck like my daddy used to have. I found one I really wanted near Phoenix, but it sold before I could get there to look at it. I found another that looked so good, it just had to be Photoshopped. But that guy never got back to me.
This morning, I changed my CL search by a few digits, and found the truck I drove home this afternoon. She currently wears the moniker "Stella" as you can see by the license plate. I'll be changing the plates to give one back to the seller and to use my Daddy's 65 Ford F100 plate number.
Shut up and show us the pics already...
This is in response to the requests for pics of my "new" truck. I shopped for a long time all over the west to find a truck like my daddy used to have. I found one I really wanted near Phoenix, but it sold before I could get there to look at it. I found another that looked so good, it just had to be Photoshopped. But that guy never got back to me.
This morning, I changed my CL search by a few digits, and found the truck I drove home this afternoon. She currently wears the moniker "Stella" as you can see by the license plate. I'll be changing the plates to give one back to the seller and to use my Daddy's 65 Ford F100 plate number.
Shut up and show us the pics already...