I am starting a search for a 53-56 F100 panel truck. Not looking for anything already done but would like something that isn't rotted. I plan to do a restomod and use it as my work truck for my business.

Doesn't need a motor or interior. Just a semi solid body and frame. All suspension and running gear will be bought new as I want it to be reliable above all.

Any leads would be appreciated. I've looked around the internet and just haven't come across anything that isn't too expensive for the shape its in. Thanks, Scott.

 

Welcome Scott. You'll do yourself well by including your location in your profile - look under User CP to update. Panels are a tough ask since, as you know, the bodies are prone to rust and are not reproduced. Good luck on your search.

 

I just got the location added. Had entered that when I signed up but didn't carry over I guess. Thanks for the info.

I had found a decent truck on ebay a few months back that I couldn't pull the trigger on at the time. Was in North Carolina but he hasn't relisted it.

 

I have a couple, this black 56 has the original v8 with overdrive and I get 18 mpg on the highway. It drives, runs, stops, like a new truck and its all stock. I put 2500 miles on this oil change and it hasn't used a quart of oil yet

 

 

What are you looking to get? That one looks in better shape than I can afford. I'm looking for more of a fixer upper.

 

There was one N of Martinsville, VA along rt 220. It was on craigslist and I posted it in this forum. Won't be going back down that way for a few months though.
Sometimes spending more initially saves you money in the long run. And you can drive it and enjoy it sooner. Have a friend who was going through his 66 F100. I told him of one in Martinsville that was road ready for $4400. He said he all ready had over $6500 tied up in his and wasn't even close to being done.....

The one near Martinsville looks like the green one pictured above.

 

Yeah I've built a few cars before but I rarely find what I want and even spending more I end up replacing a lot anyhow. So figured I'd start with the body then suspension then a supercharged coyote.

 

I think this is a little more compete than you were looking for. I don't know anything about it, just saw the add looking for parts.

1954 Ford F100 Panel rat rod ratrod

 

I guess I just don't understand what constitutes a rat rod. Certainly not that panel IMHO.

 

If that one is 1/2 as good as it looks it's a smokin deal IMHO.

 

It's the tramp stamp that puts it in the rat rod category.
That is a nice looking panel.
Scott, go for it. You can sell the 355 and put your coyote in it. It's so rare to see one of these with the rear doors not rotted out.

 

I know it's actually what I've been looking for. Trying to move money around now to see what I can do. It's a great looking truck. And yeah that motor would be out.

 

Since that panel is in NY and that"paint" can hide a lot of sins in photographs, I'd go in person or have a trusted knowledgeable individual put eyes on it before handing over money.
Don't worry, there are plenty of people ready and willing to jump on that engine/tranny, they are in high demand. Better set a LOT of funds and time aside for that coyote swap, it ain't gonna be quick, cheap or easy!

 

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