Hi all. i just bought a 1955 f100 panel that has side windows in the back. I have never seen one with these windows. Can anyone tell me about them? were they a factory option? Are they rare? anyone tell me how many were made? where can i find pic's or info on the net?

Thanks Paul

 

You wouldn't have happened to have bought it in Vallejo would you?

Rear windows were one of those things back when conversion vans were the in thing to do. Not a factory option that I know of.

 

Just a thought. I seem to recall the local ambulance of that era having
glass side windows.
If it isn't rare, it is unusual.


Don

 

There were several companies that did conversions for ambulances, flower cars, crew vans etc.. Some got windows, some got extra doors and windows.

 

Ok thanks. No Keahi,i did not get it in velljo. have you seen one there? Paul

 

I forgot all about the ambulance conversions! (Don't tell my last boss that! LOL!)

Yes Paul, a friend of mine in Vallejo has a 55 panel body and frame only for sale. It had windows cut into the back and a hole for a sunfoof. I thought I perhaps he had sold it, and I hadn't heard yet!

Good luck with your project, post pics in your gallery so we can check it out! Welcome to the boards, fellow panel owner. 55 is a good year,

 

International Red Cross had lots of them, at least one per city as I recall. There is a straight 56 for sale in my backyard. The window is at the rear quarter and is not rectangular, it is semi eliptical with 2 straight cuts ( 1 ea 90 degree corner). I have been told that they served for extra light and to eliminate the blind corner for backing. Both make sense to me. Photos at request.

 

I had a '62 ****** Utility Wagon, ex-Civil Defense or Forest Service, that had very "factory" looking windows, that were not factory. They were made by cutting the panel with a template, then a rubber molding would fit over the edge of the sheet metal and the rubber retained the window glass. The ******' that had factory rear windows had a reinforced window frame and sliding window glass. I was told that windows like mine were done by glass and custom body shops in the '60's. Sounds like what you have?
-- Ross

 

El Cabron,

am requesting pics of the panel, either post here or email to me thanks,

abe

 

thanks all. i would like to see any pics you have of panels with or with out windows in the back.

 

Here a side view and a close up of the pinstriping on rear doors.

There are some earlier photos in my gallery as well.

 

Come on Ren'e can't you get that rearend a little lower?? Just kidding. You gotta love those panels. John

 

Went by to take photos of the panel is mentioned . I posted in my gallery. There always seems to be somebody pulled over the side of the road lookin,askin,or takin pics of both these panels.. They actually belong to a friend of mine who has a wide selection of effies and parts to same. He has a big yard , so not a prob having about 10 or more effies at one time.

 

Boy, you talk about an attention getter. Different than I had invisioned. Very cool! John

 

thanks for the look at your panel renee. my girl friend wants to know where to get the flame thrower kit?

thanks for the post EL that looks alot like our panel but not exactly. our side windows are further back and larger.

any one know where the vin number is stamped on the frame of the 55 f100?

thanks again paul