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I just bought a 1959 F100. It has a 302 in it and and auto trans. I'm really looking forward to working on it this weekend. It needs a lot of TLC and that is exactly what it will be getting from now on. I plan to try to get the headlights, signal lights, and speedometer working this weekend. I have ordered new weatherstripping for the doors, and all the windows. All of the glass was good except for passenger side glass and I have ordered a replacement glass. I also need to work on the brakes, as this beast does not like to stop. : ) I look forward to learning a lot from you guys that have been doing this a while. I also have really enjoyed reading past posts here on the site.
Welcome to the fridge orphanage! The truck looks solid. Put first things first! Get after those brakes right away and when you can upgrade to a dual master, possibly adding power.
Just my opinion, use you own judgment.
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Looking for an in bed spare tire mount for styleside fridge bed.
1959 F250 4x4
Wally
Welcome to the fridge club! I started my affair with old ford trucks 40 years ago this month. If you use the kind of good judgement that suggests a dual master cylinder, then maybe you'll be smart enough to finish this fridge truck and then return to your senses and go on to a cleaner or more profitable hobby like stamp collecting or ....oh never mind. But don't even think about ever starting a savings account, whatever that is......btw, wouldn't change a second of it
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'92 F350 4x4 dual wheel service truck. 7.3 with headers and glass packs. 5 sp man tran. 255 85 16 Toyos. 110,000 miles. '59 F350 9' flareside new project, cummins 6at turbo diesel, sm 465 4 spd. 255 85 16s again, 37 ford 1 1/2 ton stake with 53 flathead V8. 65 toyota landcruiser fj 45 longbed pickup. 54 GMC 3/4 ton flatbed w/ cummins 6at, '68 BSA 441 Victor Special, bone stock, Antique tractors and one lung flywheel engines .....
GB SISSON, I can aleady see that you are exactly on target on the savings account issue. The more I study this truck, the more I see that I need to do on it. I have already placed two orders with LMC Truck parts and I'm sure I will be placing another one next week. The way this is going I might should just take advantage of their free shipping deal on orders over $1,000.
Are there any other dealers for 1957-1960 F100 parts that you guys are aware of?
check out dennis carpenter for parts to. I have heard that they make a lot of the parts that everyone else sells. Or try napa for the more common stuff like brake parts and such. I would just rebuild all the wheel cylinders and the master cylinder, and put new brake pads on it and drive it for a while before getting into modifying a bunch of stuff.
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Yes its dented, Yes its scratched, But at least i drive it.
Turquoise 1964 F250 4x4 (Barney)-352 V8, 4 speed, flatbed, and AM radio.
1959 F100 (pile of parts)- still a work in progress.
Thanks for the lead on Denis Carpenter and also for your other suggestions. I requested a catalog from them. I don't know much about fixing up an antique truck, but I listen well and have a lot of friends that enjoy working on old vehicles.
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Originally Posted by 59flatbedford
check out dennis carpenter for parts to. I have heard that they make a lot of the parts that everyone else sells. Or try napa for the more common stuff like brake parts and such. I would just rebuild all the wheel cylinders and the master cylinder, and put new brake pads on it and drive it for a while before getting into modifying a bunch of stuff.
Welcome. If you look in my gallery, you can see pictures on adding disc brakes to the front. I got the kit from ECI. Click on "Walston" next to my aviator to get to my gallery.
The power booster and dual master I used came from a 1973 F100. The truck is much better to drive when it stops good.
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