just wondering.....
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Meade, KS
Wow. I started reading this thread without paying attention to the dates the posts were being made--until somebody said they were 45 if their math was correct, when they'd have to be 49-50. That's when I noticed the old dates. ftrk66 really resurrected an old one here...one I missed.
I wonder, how many faces have changed in the last five years? How many projects have changed? I'm sure we've all gotten older but what else has changed?
(I've got a new project car (66 Merc), still working on my 50 F-1 from time to time, had two kids, moved three times, etc. all in the last five years)
And for what it's worth, I'm 27 now, started wrenching after my Dad bought a new '85 S-15 without asking mom. Her payback was getting a '56 Merc. Monterey which started me on old cars/trucks about 23yrs ago.
James
I wonder, how many faces have changed in the last five years? How many projects have changed? I'm sure we've all gotten older but what else has changed?
(I've got a new project car (66 Merc), still working on my 50 F-1 from time to time, had two kids, moved three times, etc. all in the last five years)
And for what it's worth, I'm 27 now, started wrenching after my Dad bought a new '85 S-15 without asking mom. Her payback was getting a '56 Merc. Monterey which started me on old cars/trucks about 23yrs ago.
James
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: no. ca.
I'm almost 65. My medicare started this month. I've had my f1 since 1999. Since then I've been collecting parts, even another truck (51 panel). My latest parts are a flathead,trans,driveline,front axle and rearend to go with my panel. It's way past time to do more than collect parts. So, I'm trying to learn more about the flathead v8 and how it comes apart and put it back together. My red shop manual that I got with the f1 is a huge help. I have one rusty engine tore down most of the way. I'm workin on getting the stuck valves out now.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Springfield, Il
As old as this thread is I might have already replied but am too lazy to check. I am now 45. Got my first Ford truck about 20 yrs ago. It was a 74 F-250 with no brakes and a clutch burned out. Learned right away how to work on trucks. That or spend money I didn't have paying someone else and that wasn't going to happen. I needed all the money I could get for gas. lol 
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: springfield il
TIM SHUSH YER SELF !!! WE DON'T WANT ALL THE PURTY GIRLS ROUND OUR PARTS KNOWING HOW OLD WE ARE !!!!!!! besides i don't feel old till the lil' ones mutter grandpa .................... i've had cars , dain near all of them classics { first one was a 55 fairlane 2 door sedan , i was 11 }since i was 10 or 11 . so uuuuhhhhhhhhmmmmm ............. nope won't do that math publicly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Junior User
Joined: May 2010
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From: Wisconsin
im 31 have had my 60 for 3 weeks but have been into trucks for the past 10 years have been into building air side suspensions on everything from ck trucks to rangers and have built several coil over setups for the hot rod guys and cant wait till winter to tear into the 60 its getting a m2 clip on air and the rear is already half started with a 9" and a 4 link just needs air on the rear so it can lay on sweet mother earth
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,373
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From: Moore (or less), OK.
I'll be 57 in July, 2010. Had my cuirrent '56 F-100 since 1988.
1969 BSA 650
1961 BSA 650
1965 Pontiac Le Mans
1968 Pontiac Catalina
1966 Chevy Impala
1956 F-100
1973 Chevy Vega
1968 Triumph Daytona 500
1968 Opel Kadet
1963 Mercury Meteor wagon
1966 F-250
1975 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
1987 HD FXSTC (still in possession)
current 1956 F-100 (still in possession)
1984 Mercedes Benz 500SEC
1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 (still in posession)
2004 HD FLH
2006 HD FLHXI (still in possession)
I don't see myself buying any more vehicles for the rest of my life. That may change though. You never know when some little pickup or convertible will wink at you and flash it's headlights your way.
1969 BSA 650
1961 BSA 650
1965 Pontiac Le Mans
1968 Pontiac Catalina
1966 Chevy Impala
1956 F-100
1973 Chevy Vega
1968 Triumph Daytona 500
1968 Opel Kadet
1963 Mercury Meteor wagon
1966 F-250
1975 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
1987 HD FXSTC (still in possession)
current 1956 F-100 (still in possession)
1984 Mercedes Benz 500SEC
1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 (still in posession)
2004 HD FLH
2006 HD FLHXI (still in possession)
I don't see myself buying any more vehicles for the rest of my life. That may change though. You never know when some little pickup or convertible will wink at you and flash it's headlights your way.
Refyred
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Southern Nevada
I'm 56; Hauled hay and pumped gas all summer 1970 and bought my 59 4x4 and school clothes still got the truck (Teddy) repainted twice last time was a body off in 1980-81. now he's down to the frame again. This time its nice to have the NET and FTE!
Wally
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IFS for 1963 F100???
anyone know if a 1993 Crown Vic IFS will work easy for my 63 F100 ? this ole fart has little money for a KIT and need info/help in knowing if I got this 93 vic if that is all I will need for suspension,,, thanks kindly,, ole fart Jimmy in Brady,TX
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