Here's the picture with Pete's tent:



Here's a picture of Bill's truck:

 

You could buy just the miirror heads at one time. These mirrors were similar to the types used from 1957 thru 1973 on F100/350's and Econolines thru 1974, and on BIG Ford trucks from the 1950's thru the 1990's.

There was a thread just a couple of days ago where pics were shown and data was given.

It's possible to buy these mirrors on ebay, and if looked for, mirror heads similar to yours can be found new..if you know where to look.

While searching Dennis Carpenter's online obsolete parts locater the other day for another part, I found he has one side of a new old stock set on their NOS website.

Gas mileage: 10-12 around town, over 20 on the highway. Having a overdrive transmission is the key.

Across the pond, Jag-uar's used the Laycock d'Normanville Overdrive at one time...had one on a XK150 many moons ago.

We rented a Vauxhall at Heathrow, on one of our recent trips to the UK, and drove throughout England as far north as the Lake District and most of Wales.

The petrol cost, was something like 6 US dollars a litre!

Driving on the right wasn't too tough, but the 100's of round-abouts took some time getting used to.

 

 

Hi--I get 14 mpg or around that. My truck weighs almost 10,500 lbs. and is a heavy beast. I really like yours and would be cool to camp in. I will pull a 63 supercharged avanti on a trailer,and live in my 56 as I can also store parts inside. The box is 18' and the bed area is 4'x8' and very comfy and has translucent roof,so you can see all the time it is daylight.
I may pull my 56 F100 when done and hope to hit some shows this year. Best of luck to you......Bill

 

Bob---THAT IS SOOOOOO COOOLLLLL!!! THANK YOU!!!

 

bOB--CAN YOU TEACH US HOW TO POST LIKE THAT? Bill

 

Thats looks likethe closest i will get to being in the usa with my truck.Well they do look great.Veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy nice.Thanks

 

LOL...I can just picture you hitting an antique row in some small town, and trying to load all the goodies you bought in that Avanti's trunk!
A kangaroo's pouch is bigger!

You'd be better off trailering a 1963/64 Studebaker Wagonaire...equipped with the R2 engine, of course.

 

Pete,

From my perspective I've got to say, "Please...do not modify or customise anything on your truck! It is simply too nice, too original and too unique to alter.

I realise it's your truck and you can do whatever you want with it, but bear in mind your truck is probably one of maybe a handful ever built. Sort of a piece of automotive history.

Just my .02 worth,

Bill

 

He's actually quite correct, but a Propane convertion would be the Least envasive.

 

I want to use this picture of the 2 trucks as my avatar pic....is that possible? Or F350 Camper can use it.....that made my day.
N.D.--I meant I can store parts in the 56 box because there is so much room....LOL.......this pic made my day----my back yard is in ENGLAND!!!!
F350Camper----my truck is in GENEVA ON THE LAKE,OHIO and now I have some property in England--haha!!!! ......Bill

 

I agree with the Col. I should have advised to keep any modifications to a level where they could always be removed allowing the truck to revert to an as-built condition.

Bill

 

Bill i would be so happy for you to use the photo.I dont mind.Well i will leave her original.I have called her mabel after my mum who a great lady,she will be 82 on april fools day.My mum i mean.I would love to see what the original wheel trims look like.If anyone has any pictures.

 

BobJ --you are the BEST!! My wife just sent you a big kiss!!!LOL----I am so stoked!! WE--WHOOOO ----I am going to learn how to do these pics and it will take a while,but the camper in ENGLAND is the coolest 56 ever!!! I am going to have a beer and enjoy this day!! LOL ........Bill

 

FordF350camper---thank you so much--I appreciate it. I have a bunch of 56 Ford trucks and my camper has 21,000 original miles and from S.Georgia. I have all propane stove and heater in camper,as it is the easiest to use,and like COL. said is least invasive and can be moved out. I will post pics of my camping this spring on LAKE ERIE and with my 3 dogs and wife.
Again thanks for the help Bob,AND fORDf350CAMPER----my wife is English,and I am Scottish and Welsh,and our dream is to go to Britain 1 day. I think I will go to my barn and look at my trucks......thanks.........Bill