Yes, Betsy stayed in Kalifornia, because she now belongs to my son, Speedyweasel (aka Charlie).

The top is dark brown as that's the only color of primer I had on hand when I decided to sand the roof. The paint was cracked and splitting in several spots on the roof, so I sanded it to see if it was paint or body damage. It was just old paint, so I primered it. All this was before I had any thoughts about moving to VA and selling my truck. I fully intended to put new paint on Betsy before I called it quits. But then life happens.

So, good eyes guys. I can't put anything past you.

 

You know, the calendar I have at work has a very similar truck to Betsy. Same color, but the grill is body color instead of your darker brown. Oh and it has red rims.
Your....well, your son's truck....is just as pretty.

 

Sorry I missed your post earlier Ray. But you guessed it. And any further prep for paint will be done by someone else now.

 

Betsy's grill was chocolate brown when I bought her. One of the first things I did was refurb the grill so I could fix the inop headlights. I painted it argent silver as it was originally.

 

Woohoo
Nice to see Betsy rolling again


...and nice to hear from your Joe


Bobby

 

Good to see Berryman. Thanks for the post Speedy weasel!

Joe, now that you are in VA, you can come to Central PA mount Truckstock! It'd be great to see you and your new truck.

 

Thanks Bobby.

Yes, I enjoyed seeing the pic of Betsy on the road again.

 

Hey Abe. I admit I know nothing about a Truckstock in PA. So, it'll be open to such late models as a '65?

Please tell me more...

And I guess I'm up too late, because I have no idea what you're talking about "Berryman"?

 

Joe look for the thread called Central PA Truckstock 2018. Info is there. Yes we will let you bring a 1965 model cause you've been such a long member of the 48 to 56 forum.

 

Here is a link to the thread for you Joe. You need to go.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-plan-now.html
They had a Studebaker there this year, so I think a 65 Ford would be more than welcome. I think at one of the first Truckstocks there was a chevy and a ****** there as well.

 

Thanks Joe. Yes I found the thread from Abe's description. It looks doable as it's only 250 miles from home, and this truck can travel at highway speeds. About a 4.5 hour drive and only about $50 for gas (one way) at 11 mpg. I've put it on my calendar, and will definitely check it out.

 

That is good to hear Joe! I hope you and your new fangled truck can make it to the north side of the Mason-Dixon line next year.

 

Hi .... Am removing my rear wheels on my F4 ... I have the outer wheel off but now need to remove the sqaure end with thread part ... What has anyone used for this ? My sockets don't fit it .. ?? Cheers

 

Damian, You need a budd socket that is 1-1/2 hex and 13/16 square. You can see here that the driving face has both the 1-1/2 and 13/16 shape:




Napa and other places have them:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NPT617848

Alternatively, you can use a 1-1/2 hex socket and a separate 13/16 square socket.

 

Ok thanks I am in the UK so will have to see what is available here . Anything else I need to worry about ??? This is turning into bit of a work up ...