December Bovine Scat thread
Moderator & parts slinger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 50,094
Likes: 5,756
From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
My family years, and I mean years ago use to have one that color. Had the big square hood "Explorer" ornament. and the lower white strips.
Also dad had the dealer installed mid ship tank, with the in cab floor valve manual switch, and a big silver square for fill port cover, and those same hub caps.
Road tripped in it to Pensacola Florida, we had a big camper shell on it with a table/bench bed in the back. Me and sis rode in the back, like I said years ago.....
Also dad had the dealer installed mid ship tank, with the in cab floor valve manual switch, and a big silver square for fill port cover, and those same hub caps.
Road tripped in it to Pensacola Florida, we had a big camper shell on it with a table/bench bed in the back. Me and sis rode in the back, like I said years ago.....
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 13,120
Likes: 345
From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Rich. Neat story. We had a small motorhome dad traded an '81 Mustang Cobra for. It was a ton of fun road tripping with the family and friends.
I have a couple "shop stuff" errands to run this morning. Then back out to do patch some more rust.
I have a couple "shop stuff" errands to run this morning. Then back out to do patch some more rust.
Moderator & parts slinger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 50,094
Likes: 5,756
From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
FTE G2G ??
Well hello there and here is something to get to thinking about......FTE G2G again?
16th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Ozark 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
WHERE: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO
WHEN: June 22 ..... 9am - 5:30pm
June 23 ..... 9am - 3:30pm
I think FTE Missouri chapter T-shirts will be given to all members and family members who show up. And yes black will be an availiable color, just for you Alan. lol
16th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Ozark 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
WHERE: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO
WHEN: June 22 ..... 9am - 5:30pm
June 23 ..... 9am - 3:30pm
I think FTE Missouri chapter T-shirts will be given to all members and family members who show up. And yes black will be an availiable color, just for you Alan. lol
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 13,120
Likes: 345
From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Yes! It was a great time last year. Isn't it usually in May? At least it should be warm if it's in June.
I got a new set of tires for the Chevelle today. I traded off those Outlaw II's. One wheel had a crack in it, so I don't think I did too bad. Especially since I got them for free.
I also looked at a deuce and a half today. The wheel base between the steer axle and the front drive axle is 131". The wheel base from Alice's steer axle to the drive axle is 133". ......Hmmmmm.
I got a new set of tires for the Chevelle today. I traded off those Outlaw II's. One wheel had a crack in it, so I don't think I did too bad. Especially since I got them for free.
I also looked at a deuce and a half today. The wheel base between the steer axle and the front drive axle is 131". The wheel base from Alice's steer axle to the drive axle is 133". ......Hmmmmm.
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 13,120
Likes: 345
From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Good Morning Everybody!
Working on the second cup of coffee right now. I'm gonna start bolting more pieces to the '66 today. It should look like a truck by the end of the day. I'll be sure to get pictures.
Working on the second cup of coffee right now. I'm gonna start bolting more pieces to the '66 today. It should look like a truck by the end of the day. I'll be sure to get pictures.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 13,120
Likes: 345
From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
I have to chuckle. The guy I got my Chevelle tires off of yesterday dropped off his truck for me to work on this morning. Now, yesterday he told me another shop had it for weeks and never fixed the problem, but charged him over $300. Today he shows up at 0800. (he must not know I don't get moving that early) Anyway, he says he has a ride showing up to pick him up. His ride shows up in a van with "Ozarks Automotive" on the side. Hmmmm.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 9,853
Likes: 254
From: missouri
thats funny alan and really makes you wonder... i hope he isnt the kind of customer who thinks just because he has already spent money on a problem at another shop with bad results that you should fix it for alot less.. i used to get alot of that
SHOP RATES
25.00 HR.
30.00 HR. IF YOU WATCH
35.00 HR IF YOU HELP
50.00 HR. if someone else has already "fixed" the problem
SHOP RATES
25.00 HR.
30.00 HR. IF YOU WATCH
35.00 HR IF YOU HELP
50.00 HR. if someone else has already "fixed" the problem
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 13,120
Likes: 345
From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Well, it was a busy day and I got a fair amount done. I have about half a day to finish up as far as I can go. I must say, it doesn't look bad for having NO body work done. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow. The truck, ......is built.
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 13,120
Likes: 345
From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Good Morning Everybody!
I'll button up the '66 this morning, (did I really just say that?!) Then get on this injector problem. I should be able to bring the '50 Ford over (his, not mine) so I can get started on the frame chop. I still need to knock this sign out for my brother in law, too. It looks like it's gonna be a busy weekend.
I'll button up the '66 this morning, (did I really just say that?!) Then get on this injector problem. I should be able to bring the '50 Ford over (his, not mine) so I can get started on the frame chop. I still need to knock this sign out for my brother in law, too. It looks like it's gonna be a busy weekend.