Another new guy
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Mountain Pass
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From: Aylett, VA
Another new guy
Hey guys my names Robert im new to the site. everytime i searched anything for my truck the answers were here so thought i should join lol i recently got my hands on a 55' f100, pretty much my dream truck, i have lots of plans for it. ive pulled it down to the frame already, gonna clean it all up and get started on some suspension and drivetrain work. definetly gonna be a fun project for over the winter. look forward to shareing pics and info
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Aylett, VA
thanks for the welcomes! i will start a new thread later as i get things done to it and keep it updated as i do the above pic is how it looked when i got it, it has been sitting in front of my garage for a few months while i was finishing up another project i had but i just started on it this past weekend and this is how it sits as of today lol
anyone need parts? everything you see here (except for the frame i am keeping that lol) is not going to be used. it may need cleaned up do to sitting but it did run and drive and its still the 6volt system on it... and yes that is my other truck in the background lol its a 57' f100
anyone need parts? everything you see here (except for the frame i am keeping that lol) is not going to be used. it may need cleaned up do to sitting but it did run and drive and its still the 6volt system on it... and yes that is my other truck in the background lol its a 57' f100
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Welcome to FTE Robert. This is a great site to share the love of our Old Iron! There are a bunch of good people here that really know their stuff and will be able to help you along the way. You've got a real solid truck to enjoy. I love the '55. It's my second most favorite year model. Had to say that...didn't want to make the Beaver mad at me
Keep us posted on your progress.
Keep us posted on your progress.
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Why not keep it stock and just rebuild everything? It's your truck and this is my personal opinion, but I've always beleived that stock and original trucks shold be kept as is and not modified/upgraded. There are plenty of modified trucks that can be purchased and re-modified to your liking.
What size are the wheels? There was a person on the east coast looking for some wheels with the nubs on the inside of the hub.
EDIT: Found the post for the wheels. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...most-done.html You'll need 25 posts to contact "dagwood387", so start posting.
What size are the wheels? There was a person on the east coast looking for some wheels with the nubs on the inside of the hub.
EDIT: Found the post for the wheels. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...most-done.html You'll need 25 posts to contact "dagwood387", so start posting.
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Mountain Pass
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From: Aylett, VA
thanks guys!
@51PanelMan, I usually do agree about keeping them stock if they are as close as mine was to it, but in this case, besides the unseen damage and repairs needed, i just couldnt. This is the truck ive always wanted and have had the plans im doing to it for years!
@rzns60, as for suspension it is getting independent front and rear not sure which route im going on the front as of right this minute but as for the rear i am planning on useing the rear out of a cobra my buddy has a couple laying around so i think im going to snag one and fab it in the frame.
@51PanelMan, I usually do agree about keeping them stock if they are as close as mine was to it, but in this case, besides the unseen damage and repairs needed, i just couldnt. This is the truck ive always wanted and have had the plans im doing to it for years!
@rzns60, as for suspension it is getting independent front and rear not sure which route im going on the front as of right this minute but as for the rear i am planning on useing the rear out of a cobra my buddy has a couple laying around so i think im going to snag one and fab it in the frame.