Well, its been a while, but finallythe engine is mounted. This is my 1954 Ford F100 Fordomatic - going pure stock! A couple more weeks of fuel lines, cooling hoses and exhaust and I'll start her up!

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I am more known as a darksider but I think that is really cool. I can appreciate all the time and effort to get each part "right" when you are doing a restoration. That is the first time I have seen that motor done up right.

Send more pictures as you go as you are doing a great job.
jim

 

very nice, frame and engine look new. or perhaps better than the united auto worker version.

 

Beautiful, your doing an excellent job. Keep the pictures coming...

Paul

 

Beautiful!!!

 

Thanks guys! I've owned this truck since I was 14 - the first auto I ever purchased! Since I've had it for thirty-some years, I thought taking my time with it is the way to go.

 

hope my motor looks that good
great job

 

Very nice. I didn't know that the V8 motor mounted on the front like that. I thought only the six did. Keep it coming.

 

That looks great. Please keep the pics coming.

 

that looks fabulous!!..

Sam