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new member, new money pit
I just bought a 59 f-100 that somebody started customizing and either went broke or gave up. Steering this thing is going to kill me, will putting in new king pins make a big difference? Is there a way to convert to power steering? Where do you find aftermarket parts in general? I bought a 67 c-10 a couple of months ago and there are parts everywhere for it, but I'm not finding a lot of sources for Fords so far. By the way, I now have a 67 c-10 step side for sale. This f-100 is a beast!
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Welcome to FTE. I love the 59's
I'm not so familiar with parts specific for that year as I've got 51-53 trucks but as Fred said check there and if your having trouble finding a specific part let us know.
btw is your truck a 2 wheel drive or a 4x4? I almost got a 59 4x4 a couple years ago cause I love that year but am glad I didn't as it was really rusty and I have too many projects already.... maybe someday..
I'm not so familiar with parts specific for that year as I've got 51-53 trucks but as Fred said check there and if your having trouble finding a specific part let us know.
btw is your truck a 2 wheel drive or a 4x4? I almost got a 59 4x4 a couple years ago cause I love that year but am glad I didn't as it was really rusty and I have too many projects already.... maybe someday..
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2wd stepside. it's been lowered, and has disk brakes. the body and frame are pretty clean. i really like the earlier fords, but this truck looks good and has a built 460. it needs to be cleaned up inside the cab and painted and i could probably call it finished. i'm sure i'll keep going, though.
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Welcome to FTE, When i got started i bought a classic trucks Magazine and sent away for a catalog from every ford products add in it. over the years ive found a few places i like better than others, a few you cant go wrong with are Sacramento Vintage Ford, Classic Haulers , Mid Fiftys , Job Lot, and many others they all have web sites you shouldnt have any trouble finding what you need . You are welcome here, so hello and may you have a good build.
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Welcome, Heavy.
You'll not have a problem finding emblems, most are being reproduced.
Door panels?I don't believe there are any off-the-shelf ones being made,but no problem for any good upholstery shop.
There are at least two types of P-S conversion kits available for the 57-60 trucks.Here's a link to the one I found quickly:
Classic Car and Truck Brake, Steering and Suspension Parts
The other one,I will have to find.It allows you to use most of your stock components I think,such as column,etc., and is a bit less money,a bunch less work.I'll get you the link,soon.
Steve
You'll not have a problem finding emblems, most are being reproduced.
Door panels?I don't believe there are any off-the-shelf ones being made,but no problem for any good upholstery shop.
There are at least two types of P-S conversion kits available for the 57-60 trucks.Here's a link to the one I found quickly:
Classic Car and Truck Brake, Steering and Suspension Parts
The other one,I will have to find.It allows you to use most of your stock components I think,such as column,etc., and is a bit less money,a bunch less work.I'll get you the link,soon.
Steve
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