Hi, going to collect my 1955 f250 on Saturday, can't wait to get it. It's had the bed shortened as you can see in the pics. It has a 3 speed manual column shift. Not sure on the engine I can see its a y block, maybe a 272? it looks to me that that when they have shortened the bed they put it back on sloping forward slightly, what do you guys think?


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Nice truck fella. UK here too. Where are you?
Bed looks nose down, or could be the back of the cab? I 'm sure it'll all be clear when you get it home!

 

Those pics are Beaulieu? Are you south coast or are they just previous owner photos?

 

Yea they were taken at beaulieu by me, im south coast, where are you from.

 

I asked first!

 

Joking aside, in near Fareham, there are a couple of us in the woodwork!

 

Im Bournemouth area, im collecting the truck from Fareham way, maybe you've seen the truck in your area lol. I might go to the can am car meet on the 2nd next month in poole, would be nice to meet some other enthusiasts.

 

Welcome to FTE! Nice looking truck. What are your plans for the truck?

If you look on the intake manifold behind the exhaust, there will be an identification number on it. The block casting number will be on the passenger side below the spark plugs at the front of the engine.
Here is a link to decode those numbers: TECHNICAL

Earl's World is also a great site for information: http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re..._Material.html

 

Nice looking truck
Check the rear cab mounts,well known for wearing out
I'm near Watford, hert's

 

Nice looking truck.
I used to live in Totton and have family in Fareham.

 

Thanks for the info will look when I get it. As for plans for it that can be a steep slippery slope lol.
I'm gonna use it as it to start with. I think the seat needs a retrim and maybe some interior trim and parts. I would def like to do a front disc conversion as they seem to be reasonably priced for the kits.

I can see me wanting to up the power in the future. If I wanted to put a 351w block with about 350hp what would I need to do to the truck to run that. Ive done a bit of research but don't fully understand, would it need independent front suspension etc.

 

Welcome to the forum.
Before U change the engine, identify what it is.
Definitely not the original V8, maybe be possible to hop it up a bit!
Here is my original 239 OHV V8.


Cheers!

 

Nice truck! You might be able to shim that bed with neoprene or some such.
If it isn't just an optical illusion, or as suggested the cab mounts.
Welcome from Texas USA

 

A slippery slope indeed! Not seen it around yet! Good luck with collecting it!

 

Hi Guys
Good luck with your new truck.
I am originally from London ..now living in Bangkok Thailand.

I issue ALL FTEs' do not buy anything from Bobs F100 Riverside Ca.
He advertises in the truck mags, he is a swindler and crook.

If you need most ,infact ALL Ford Calssic truck parts get a look at Mid Fifty
in Arizona.

I have been going thru legal stuff with the guy ...and am in Court on the 31 st May.

For ref about this guy see.1955 Nightmare at BobsF100 by Joe Swing
and my new thread .1956 nightmare at Bobs F100 by kaptainstingray.

you have been warned