1955 F-350 Express (O)

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...0-restore.html

 

Dave, Welcome aboard. The best of luck for a truck with great history

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...d-threads.html

First restoration project.

 

The link you provided does not go to your build thread. It is a link to this thread. You had me going in a loop for a while!

 

What happened between 9/5/15 and 11/22/15 on this thread? It seems like there should be a few pages filling the gap?

 

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Howdy, new here.
Here are some pics of my 48 F5 that I have been working on. Removed the rear Eaton and dropped in a 69 F350 Dana 70, Pulled the front axle and installed new kingpins and bushings and modified the whole spindle assy for 77 F350 Discs with 95 F350 calipers, will be installing a 85 460 with a T19 behind it soon. Think I will clearcoat the body and paint the frame.
Cheers, Dave

 

Welcome. You have made some good progress already. Good luck with you new truck.

 

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Looks like a great start. Just an FYI, you should start a NEW build thread, as this section is to post a link to your build thread.

 

hi Folks. new member here. I just signed up yesterday. Lots of great info, pics and plenty of helpful hints and suggestions. I bought a 49 F1 that I'm gonna rebuild. I really like the original look of the old trucks, but I would like to upgrade the steering, brakes and power train. Here is a pic of the old gal.



got the front off now. TRy'n to decide IFS or rebuild front. I like the old innie wheels, but I haven't found a source with disc brakes that will allow me to use the old rims.


it has the original 6 cyl with a 3 speed with overdrive trainie. I had never seen the overdrive in the transmission like this one. other than splitters on a big rig


anyways thanks for looking.

mike rogers
stephenville texas

 

Welcome to FTE Mike! There is a lot of help on this site. That is a nice looking truck. Original and straight. I would suggest you start a Rebuild Page so we can all follow your progress. No pressure to get it done. WE are all here as enablers and understand the disease. Good luck! Dave

 

Welcome aboard Mike. It is a great site. Good luck with your truck

 

thanks y'all. been reading an researching on the web for those front disc brakes upgrades. I figure to start from the ground up. so first thing first is to fix the steering, brakes and frame. gonna try to get the bed off this weekend.

 

Welcome to FTE, Mike! The last photo of the gear shift lever looks like someone has installed a '41 or earlier 4-speed. I believe that is the reverse lockout lever under the ****. Nice straight looking truck!