I was looking for something else on the local Craigslist and saw this....

I don't have room for another project but thought I'd share the link.

So, is the anniversary edition something that appeals to anyone? It is a couple hours away from me so I won't go to see it in person.

Tom


1953 Ford F-100 50th Anniversary

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AFAIK, all '53's were anniversary editions. The horn button is about all that's special about them. That's a rust bucket, no way that's a $3500 truck.

 

Must have sold? The link says it was deleted by owner.

 

That's what I was thinking too.

 

Ford made a big thing of 1953. They introduced a new tractor series, the NAA and called it the Golden Jubilee. The 1953 was the only year to carry the special badge. Desirable among tractor folks.

 

I snagged the picture, but not the ad.

 

I was born in '53 so it had to be an awesome year.
I would still rather have a '50 Merc though.

 

I believe I looked at this truck on craigslist. Can't remember because I've looked at so many over the past few weeks.

 

Something like this?

 

Are you going to make a sled out of it? I'd have to have all 4 wheels blocked before my OCD would let me sleep at night.

 

This car has been in the barn now for about 12 years...it was my #1 project when I got the F100 bug! It sat in a barn in N. Dakota since 1967 before I got it. Now I have a 40 Ford coupe in the garage and the Merc is sliding even farther down the queue. It will get done in the next year or two...that will leave me with a 56 F100, a 40 Deluxe coupe, and the Merc; after that it's Miller time.

 

Good on ya for snagging the pic.

 

I actually like the '48-'50 shoe box Ford
more than the Merc car or Lincoln of that
era. And nothing beats a Monkey Face.
I had a "53 Merc two door with all the bells
and whistles. Car was in like new condition.
I changed out the auto trans for a 3 speed on
the tree with over drive. Took the column from
a '53 Ford sedan. Worked well and looked great
for a 16 year old kid back then. That and a '53
Ford ranch wagon that was also like new with an
engine that ran very hot. Wish I could of kept
them both. But they was so clean that I was offered
crazy money for that time for them. It was the late '60's
and I had just discovered California Girls.
So needed the money. They still like Money.