How many slicks have you owned?

cal56f100 · Post by **cal56f100** » November 14, 2009, 12:51 pm

Started with my dads 61 long uni he bought new
65 f250, 66 f250 late 70's work trucks
in the driveway now 61 short uni, 64 swb, and 65 swb

64 i just picked up this week has volaire front clip
going with 351w/C6 tearing down a 90 5.8 roller to be the bottom end

other rides 56f100, 58f100, 68 VW baja, 70z28, 98s10, 98navigator

PS I may have a 62 uni on LTD with 429pi well see if it happens!!

Well once your hooked you can shake it

Thanks all This site is GREAT and reading all your posts is the Best!

Post by **Kid** » November 14, 2009, 3:04 pm

JC, Please explain how the clock is stopping you from finishing your truck in time for SS.....

unibody madness · Post by **unibody madness** » November 14, 2009, 3:35 pm

first drivable ride ever was a 61 unibody swb 292y 4speed in 74'
sold it for what i bought it because of gas milage in 1980
look below for the rest of the story

and that doesnt include the two i bought my son
61 short stepside 223 4 speed
65 short stepside 352 automatic

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » November 14, 2009, 5:15 pm

Welllllll! SO FAR I own five slicks. The four listed plus a 64 F100 "parting out" truck. The first three are running, licensed and insured. The crew is a "big time/long time" project.

Would like a couple more when MY economy improves, but I'm trying to concentrate on fixing and upgrading the one's I have before I add more.

Realizing that the vaccine for "Slickitus" is only temporary and will wear off eventually, my wish list includes: a Slick 4x4 and a Slick fire truck. Oh, and a short Uni for a XL100 clone. And maybe a Slick hauler. Where's that Lottery ticket?

macgiobuin · Post by **macgiobuin** » November 14, 2009, 10:32 pm

I've just got the one '66 F100...but I learned this past weekend that my mother learned to drive on my grandfather's '53 Ford pickup.

65TremecGT · Post by **65TremecGT** » November 14, 2009, 10:57 pm

First thing I ever drove-65 f250, dad still has it
First truck of my own 65 F-100 Prerunner-sold
Driving my 65 f-100 shorty now
66 ranger f250 in great shape no driveline
65 f250 pile of parts
65 f100 just stripped down
66 f250 flatbed stripped and gone
and if you count my dads, another 65 f100 shorty he is building up now
2 65 f100 longbeds stripped
66 f250 4x4 in a million pieces
prolly some others
and hopefully a 61 short uni rough soon!

ras4434 · Post by **ras4434** » November 14, 2009, 11:18 pm

A 66 that had 694,000 when the cancer got too bad to drive and the current 65 that I have had for about two years now. However there is a 65 4x4 that is waiting in line and there have been 4 others that have heroically given their body parts for the better good..................mine.

ford6t5 · Post by **ford6t5** » November 15, 2009, 1:47 pm

well i have had a '65 pro street that had a 514 stroker (is also here on the board) then i had a original '65 longbed that had the 352 three on the tree and now i have a '65 longbed 300 cui inline 6 that is bagged.....

and i know there will be more to come..

see ya

john gilbert · Post by **john gilbert** » November 15, 2009, 8:30 pm

I bought my '65 F-250 in '75 when I 23, I kept it for 23 years and then sold it to a kid that was 23 years old. The kid lived a 100 miles away in Apple Valley, CA. and said he was taking it to Mammoth Mtn. to live another 200 or so miles away from there. In 2002 my dad spotted it when I was taking him home from the doctor in Huntington Beach, CA. I've never seen it again since, but I have a feeling it's located somewhere around here. It was my first Slick, and the only one I've owned. While I was looking for another Slick, I found my '72 short Styleside for $700.00 and I'm still looking for another Slick. I'm kind of stubborn, I know I can find one for cheap, or trade for something I have that's worth some money.

By the way, the December issue of CCT with the free all Chevy calendar, and a Chevy on the cover has eight pages of Slicks, not to mention some in show coverage. My last issue that I did myself. The Jan issue was half done when I left... on to something else.

ras4434 · Post by **ras4434** » November 15, 2009, 9:27 pm

John: OK, I know I have been gone a while but this is new...You are no longer at CCT??????

65 66 Ford · Post by **65 66 Ford** » November 15, 2009, 10:32 pm

I have had seven slicks over the years, started in the seventies.
66, red, CC, 352, 3SP
66, black, 300, 3SP
66, green, CC, 300, 3SP
66, blue, Ranger, 352, 3SP
65, red, CC, 352, 3SP
65, black, CC, 352, 3SP
66, Carribian turcouise/white, CC, 352, auto

All were/ are daily drivers except the last one that I gave to my son.

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » November 16, 2009, 5:17 pm

I have 1 64 longbed. I have owned it twice.I bought it in 1975,sold it to a friend in 76,bought it back in 03.

john gilbert · Post by **john gilbert** » November 16, 2009, 6:41 pm

ras4434 wrote:John: OK, I know I have been gone a while but this is new...You are no longer at CCT??????

No, I'm no longer the editor. I resigned, but I'll have one tech story per issue, and I'll be doing some tech for Classic Trucks as well.

The big news is I'm doing a new catalog / magazine for LMC Truck called American Truck on sale 1/26/09. Not big news for Ford guys though because it's all Chevy and GMC stuff. There's talk of doing a Ford only magazine but there's no release date yet.

Mellvis · Post by **Mellvis** » November 16, 2009, 6:45 pm

I've had my Grandad's 65 Custom Cab since about early 2000. Bought my black 66 I think in late 2000 or early 2001. I had to let it go in 2002 when my oldest son was an infant because we needed a back seat. It was wrecked and I got it back for parts to use on the 65. I bought my green 66 in august of 2005 and sold it in June of 2009. I still see the green one as it was bought by a guy that live less than a mile away. The green one was probably the best truck I've ever owned, just had LOTS of rust issues

greenindian · Post by **greenindian** » November 16, 2009, 7:50 pm

I've only got the one truck, my 66 F100. I've had other Ford pick ups through the years, a bone stock one owner 45,000 mile 1977 Ford Ranger which was a beauty. Sold that for a 1996 F150 which was a daily driver until gas got too expensive. Once the 96 was gone I started looking for a 1960's era truck. Found this great web site and started learning from all of you good folks what to look for in a truck from that time frame. Your advice has served me well. Got a great truck as a result. Just hope my job with Harley (in York, PA) holds out so I can turn my attention to fixing it up a bit.

turtle1056 · Post by **turtle1056** » November 17, 2009, 7:01 am

I own a 64 F100 short styleside hot rod dailey driver, and an ultra rare 65 Mercury longbox styleside almost show truck

Macon ACE · Post by **Macon ACE** » November 17, 2009, 8:51 am

Just the one I have now. It's my 5th Ford truck, but the only slick.

SLICKCOLLECTOR · Post by **SLICKCOLLECTOR** » November 17, 2009, 11:44 am

this requires some thought. licensed & insured:

1966 f100sb 428 c6
1965 f250lb 390 c6
1966 f100sb 460 c6
1965 f100sb 428 4 spd toploader
1972 f100sb ranger xlt 428 c6
1966 f100lb ranger 428 c6

currently restoring: parts vehicles: probably 10 slicks
1965 f100sb 428 4 spd toploader

sold last yr

1966 f100sb 428 4 spd toploader
1969 ranchero rcode 428cj c6

gumshoe · Post by **gumshoe** » December 2, 2009, 2:53 pm

bought a 62 in 1964, a new 65 ranger in early 65, black with black buckets, 352, radio heater, door pockets and 3 speed with overdrive. no console was availble at that time, came with the round speedo. now have a 66 351W, C-6 , P/S, power disc brakes, lowered.

BarnieTrk · Post by **BarnieTrk** » December 2, 2009, 3:03 pm

ras4434 wrote:A 66 that had 694,000 when the cancer got too bad to drive and the current 65 that I have had for about two years now. However there is a 65 4x4 that is waiting in line and there have been 4 others that have heroically given their body parts for the better good..................mine.

Wowizer! That's alot of driving!

BarnieTrk