Good morning all, first off I'm usually over on the slicks forum, currently driving a 65 camper special. I ran across a truck that I'm thinking I might "need". i don't really know anything about this vintage, the truck is a 56 f100 y block (i think he said 272? is that right?) 4 spd, 373 gears, flat bed, owner said it was ordered that way it has short running boards, ford script flat bed. he restored it 22 years ago and has put 50000 miles on it since. truck is all stock and showing its age now. it used to be be kept inside but the last two years outside, he hasn't driven it because it bothers his hip.
i know this is pretty hard not actually seeing it, but I'm just looking for a ballpark guide. it is a running driveing truck, rust starting to bubble above headlights and front of rockers and floors a little. i'm going to check it out better today, ill try too get pictures, thanks in advance, Wc

p.s. forgot to mention the motor was rebuilt at that time

 

really, 122 hits no advice??

 

272 CID Y block would be correct. Condition, condition, condition. Std or deluxe cab? Surface rust bubbling or rust thru? Receipts on the engine rebuild? $3---$10K for a running, driving truck. JMHO.

 

Hope you can cut us some slake. It's worth what you a re willing to pay and what the current owner is willing to let it go for. I have no idea what my own truck is worth. This weekend 2 guys at the parts store asked me if it was for sale. I suppose it is but I've no idea how much you'd have to offer to get me to let it go. I doubt there is any reason it wouldn't be worth about the same as a 1965 in similar condition except that the '56 body style is unique and therefore a bit more rare than any other year. So how motivated is the seller?

 

Ray's spot on with the range and the emphasis on condition.

 

Sounds like a nice truck... stock 272, stock flatbed, there weren't many F100 Flatbeds produced. Can you show us pics after you go see it?.

 

Hey WC,
Good to see you over on this side of the forum. I paid $6,500 for a barely driving/stopping 1950 F1. It had condition issues but wasn't falling apart.
I think if the truck is driving & licensed with a real title - it's worth some money. '56 appears to be the most popular year in our neck of the forum.


Good luck on your decision over there in Connecticut. What is the seller asking?


Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

Here is another comparison. About two months ago I paid $6000 for her 55 F350 you see in my signature. I had to spend another $900 for 6 tires. I live in North Central PA and bought it in Erie, PA. Location is a big factor.

 

The heavy four speed isn't going to help the value of the truck any. However, if you ever decide to use it as a truck it is a very nice transmission. I used to think that flatbeds were lower value than pickups, but they seem to be about the same these days. Pictures will be very helpful...

 

Raytasch is right...it's all about condition. That bubbling rust could be minor or it could mean something more serious, especially in the floor. You need to check it out in depth to be sure the truck is actually solid before you can think about price.

What was the seller asking for it anyway?

 

22 years ago, I'd wager not many people put the money into a truck that had low value. "Restoration" most likely = bondo

But this is all conjecture without any pictures

 

Any bubbling around the drip rails?
And pls show pic's of the interior.

 

Well you got a little upset because nobody gave you an answer fast enough, now you got some answers and no response from you or you thanking the guys who put out the effort for you. Ok

Like my old boss at the speed shop always said when asked about price/value of something "What ever the market will bare" As stated above what ever you feel comfortable paying and him accepting. Not trying to be an a$$ but vehicle prices are like real estate, location, location, location. Something worth a dollar in your town might be worth $5 in my town and vice versa.

Best of luck to you.

 

thanks guys for the help, today i'm going to take a real close look and try to get some pictures. sorry for the slow response, a friend of mine crashed his airplane and lived to tell about it! (google warner NH plane crash) so I've been helping him out with things he needs done

 

Your question is one that all of us have asked at one time or another. I have been looking for a truck for three months now and have a good feel for what is fair and what is not. I would presume that you have only begun looking hence the question, and that's OK. Want to get a feel for pricing? Just Google 1956 F-1 and look at all of the sites that pop up, there are a lot of them. You will find many of the same trucks on multiple sites but you will get a feel for the asking price. And don't forget ebay. If for nothing else than a good chuckle over the prices people ask for junk because they think the stuff they see on TV auctions is true.

Good luck in your search. And remember that if you miss this one, another one will be along soon.

Later!
Mr. Ed