Hello all!! nOOb to the forum here but, I must say it looks to be a really active one. I have a couple questions Im hoping ya'll can answer for me as I'm absolutly stumped.
First off, a couple years ago I inherited a 1956 Ford F100 after my grandfathers death. Well, Needless to say, he had started restoration on it and its torn about as far down as you can go before you start the re-assembly process. I'm a car person, and am in the process of restoring my own "toy". Its sad but, I really don't have the time nor funds to complete the restoration on it. It has a slew of new parts that he was going to replace on it and, even though its in IL now, it has never been driven in IL, it's originally from Arkansas so no rust. Though he did throw away the bed of the truck...im not sure why but, He kept the rear fenders as apparently you can't buy those aftermarket?? So now it has come to the point where my grandma is willing to clean some stuff out and, really wants to start cleaning the second garage out which is where my F100 sits (also the Bass boat). After much searching, and comming up empty handed besides NADA, What should I really be looking to sell this for? I have many pictures I took of it and while its in pieces, I know where every last one of them are. PLus all the new parts, seals, gaskets, etc.. The engine and trans were last operated 2 years ago right before he passed on and, ran fine. TO be exact, its a 56' F100 Custom Cab with Overdrive and 3 on the tree. Its a dark green color.
My second question is, "what are the rare/added options on these?" and "what options drive the prices up on these?". It has overdrive, a large back window (not rap-around though), Heater, Defroster, the Y block *, Custom cab as I said.
Thanks guys for all your help and thoughts. I'm not in a "big" rush to sell it, specially without fully known what I should be selling it for. It has lots of sentimental value but, Its time for it to go as it's doing no good just sitting motionless.
Thanks for your help!!
IF anyone wants pics, let me know and i can email you them
The '56 is a unique year and one in high demand. Being in parts will effect the price, but having no rust is a great thing.
The main option that can make it worth a lot more is a wrap-around back windsheild, also known as big-back windows. If it doesn't wrap its just standard.
We'll need to see some picture to be able to give an accurate pricing. On the plus side I can think of at least one member on here that buys '56s that lives in IL...
Wish I had a Grandfather leave me a project like this I think I would sell my toy before his, just my opinion. What does the Master card commercial say somethings are priceless.
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1956 F100- future road hog
1996 Ranger- daily driver
1989 F150 - future motor donor for 56
2003 Regal
Wish I had a Grandfather leave me a project like this I think I would sell my toy before his, just my opinion. What does the Master card commercial say somethings are priceless.
"There are just some things money can't buy but, for everything else, there is MasterCard"...I believe
Well the thing is my toy is a 1983 Euro-Spec Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-speed manual matched with a Diesel engine. My GrandFather absolutely LOVED this car. Mainly because I think of how it looks and its age. Plus since its an "on-going" restoration (I.e. a little bit at a time but, it's still road worthy), I drive it often and I think he was proud of what I had done with it and, I think he wished one day to have the 56 up and running like my Mercedes. After a while I think he knew he'd never finished it. Specially with the money and experiance factors, I think it discouraged him alot.
And thats what my issue is as well. I have experiance with working on/ restoring cars but, my skills are limited. Plus the money factor... AS it sits now, I wouldnt want to put it back together without completley resotring each piece. But, Being a college student agian and, the economy and job market, I don't have much money, specially to put into something that, will take me years to complete at the rate i'dbe able to.. SO i feel it best to go to someone who likes these cars...
I have one guy thats interested that is a family friend. He asked me to give him a price but im not sure what to tell him... He wants to fully restore it to original and said I can drive it whenever I want to once he completes it. But IDK, my Grandma is starting to get persistant.
It is great to have a friend who will let you drive it when he completes it plus the fact your Grandfather absolutely loves the car you are working on.
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1956 F100- future road hog
1996 Ranger- daily driver
1989 F150 - future motor donor for 56
2003 Regal
You know... if you want my honest opinion, if you are in no need to sell it, don't. Once you do you'll never be able to get it back and another '56 isn't the same. I notice a lot of people trying to find what they once sold. So it might take years, most projects do! I know people who have been restoring the same project for 20 years, but they love every minute of it.
Something to think about, if you had any kids it could make for a very cool project to build together. You could always just try your hand at it, unless you take a jig saw to it I can't think of anything that you could do to it that would make it worse.
I dunno, I'm nostalgic though, and a pack rat, lol.
I'm with stephen67 on this one. I'd keep it, even if it means getting a storage unit for it. The sentimental value of the truck far out weighs the actual market value. My family is forbidden to part with our 1955 F-350 pickup, and the 1964 Falcon Sport Coupe. The truck is dads since before our family was started, and the Falcon was moms parade ride before she was killed. They both come to me sometime next year for total body off restorations, back to absolute concours condition. Storage can't be that bad. We were paying $80 a month here in Oregon for a unit big enough for a F-100 pickup, and that's with Oregons cost of living being higher than most south eastern states. It's too valuable and intact to consider anything but a full resto. I'm sure there are many members on here that could give you some advice and help rebuilding it. Sor that matter, price a storage unit, and let me know how much. I have an extra $1200 a month coming in, and I'll pay a $75-$85 a month just to save someones family history, because that is what is most important in our family....preserving our family history, and solidarity. Hang onto it for at least a year, and then make a decision. If you must sell it, I wouldn't ask below $3K if it is indeed complete, and can be made to run with the help of a jerry can and some wires.
THank you wmJoe! That's a super nice gesture! However, Im able to store it for as long as i need to as my grandparents house..guess i just need to clean the area up a bit haha. Yea i hear you on living expenses... I live right outside Chicago ... Yea, id love to see it restored and i know my mom would die to drive it and have it but, id have to teach her how to drive a manual first, then a syncro-less one haha...idk well see what end sup and ill keep you guys informed!!
Hey Benzguy, I grew up in Glen Ellyn/Lisle etc. Rust-free up there is really rare, and anything that isn't rusty will be soon enough. If you don't get to it soon, keep the garage ventilated so the humidity won't start eating on it.
Your trans is synchro'd on everything but 1st/Rev, very easy to drive. With OD you can hit the road and not be at redline. The responses above are correct, this is a relatively rare and valuable truck and it deserves to be preserved. If you decide not to keep it, make sure it goes to a good home!
Hey Benzguy, I grew up in Glen Ellyn/Lisle etc. Rust-free up there is really rare, and anything that isn't rusty will be soon enough. If you don't get to it soon, keep the garage ventilated so the humidity won't start eating on it.
Your trans is synchro'd on everything but 1st/Rev, very easy to drive. With OD you can hit the road and not be at redline. The responses above are correct, this is a relatively rare and valuable truck and it deserves to be preserved. If you decide not to keep it, make sure it goes to a good home!
Ohh ok, see im learning something about it all the time!! (syncro's)
Yea on the road or off it, the humidity will eat threw anything! In fact, im having the front fenders on the Mercedes repaired because of a few minor rust spots.... the cars has only been up here for 6 years... originally from texas haha...
But yea, im still crunching numbers seeing what I can do. Just tierd of parking my Daily driver outside when it snows in the winter... The mercedes takes up my parents garage and the ford and boat take up my grandma's secnd garage haha.... Better watch out, Im a garage steeler
Looks like a decent project. If your serious about selling, I'm your buyer. I like them apart like that, its less I have to do when I part them out! I was going to send you an email or PM but your not set up to receive any.With that said I need to know the asking price. Thanks
Kevin Bigwin
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Value of 56' F100??
