Need an opinion
Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by cobraguy
Laying frame as I know it is a matter of personal taste. Just like wide whites, SBCs, darkside, or factory original. I love them ALL.
Personally I like bagged f100's layin frame quite a bit.
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From: Near Yosemite CA
If it's a Slick,,,,, chances are I will like it, would'nt do the slam to mine, ones a 4x and the other is a 250 that is a worker, but,,, I like the wide whites, make it look classy.
I say go for it, kinda like the line up the back of the stockings
~ some like some don't, just depends on what blows yer hair back!
I say go for it, kinda like the line up the back of the stockings
~ some like some don't, just depends on what blows yer hair back!
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From: seattle
I have a pic of a 65 CS with a 10 footer on it with what appears to be 2 to 3" wide white...its a B&W pic, but looks good...tires appear to be prolly factory judging by the tread design.
Im not for the frame laying on the ground...the only time Ive ever seen them that low is en route to the crusher...
- cs65
Im not for the frame laying on the ground...the only time Ive ever seen them that low is en route to the crusher...
- cs65
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I'm thinking about laying it on the rockers ,but if I do I will build a tube chassis using , 4 link in the rear , IFS , with air ride . I didn't want to get this deep in it , but this always seems to happen . For engine I will most likely use 351 / 5 speed . Sittin on some wide whites . Does anyone make a billet grille for a 66 F100 ? I might end up having to fab one .
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Being fairly unfamiliar with these weedeaters, how are ya keepin the rockers from crushing? Looks like they are literally laying on the sheetmetal. Not my cup of tea, but then again, not everybody likes my taste, either!
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by camperspecial65
I have a pic of a 65 CS with a 10 footer on it with what appears to be 2 to 3" wide white...its a B&W pic, but looks good...tires appear to be prolly factory judging by the tread design.
All the factory photos I've seen and the sales brochures agree that the widest w/w tire was less than 2" (prolly 1 3/4") and there was about 1/2" of black rubber showing between the rim and the whitewall.
Anything wider was dealer or owner installed.
Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by 1966Effy
I'm thinking about laying it on the rockers ,but if I do I will build a tube chassis using , 4 link in the rear , IFS , with air ride . I didn't want to get this deep in it , but this always seems to happen . For engine I will most likely use 351 / 5 speed . Sittin on some wide whites . Does anyone make a billet grille for a 66 F100 ? I might end up having to fab one .
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I build rods and Lamborghini replicas , and don't see me having the time to work on it any time soon . I will prob just drive it til the wheels fall off!lol
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I think Matt pretty much answered the question with pictures of those fine trucks. My truck is the exact same as the one in the vintage picture with the whitewalls, except my tires are blackwalls. I have Pete Paulsen half moons on the front and rear with 12" wide tires in the rear. Wheel is painted aqua to match the paint. I think they look great and would consider the whitewalls. The wider ones look great. IMHO, the thin 1" whitewalls don't work very well.
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From: Southern Alberta
Originally Posted by matt2491
I think this truck looks pretty good. See how the wide-whites compliment the paintjob? Nicely done.
I don't like it because
A) its Hideous
B) It's super ugly
and C) It has a small block Chebby.
It and it's owner and it's wide whites could all vanish form the planet and there would be NO loss.
(you DID ask for an opinion)
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Originally Posted by Ringo Fonebone
A) its Hideous
B) It's super ugly
C) It has a small block Chebby.
B) It's super ugly
C) It has a small block Chebby.
B. 'Super ugly' is essentially a synonym for 'hideous'.
C. We were talking about how it LOOKS, not what its powered by.
Last edited by matt2491; Dec 27, 2007 at 09:56 AM.
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From: Des Plaines, Illinois
Originally Posted by matt2491
A. 'its Hideous' : Well why do you think its hideous?
B. 'Super ugly' is essentially a synonym for 'hideous'.
C. We were talking about how it LOOKS, not what its powered by.
B. 'Super ugly' is essentially a synonym for 'hideous'.
C. We were talking about how it LOOKS, not what its powered by.
A) I hate the way it sits on the ground. Truck, not hovercraft. I dislike the design on the tailgate and the hood.
B) Ok, I'll give ya this one.
C) Lets just say it's about looks. Open the hood, BAM...instantly ugly.