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

 

this is what it looked like when i got it

 

Welcome to the site Robert. Please share your progress with us. We love pictures and youl find folks are happy to help where they can.

 

That's exactly what my 55 looked like when I bought it in in 94. Welcome aboard!!

 

Most welcome to this site.....your truck is beautiful, my favourite year....

 

Nice Truck,.....And welcome. this is a great place with great folks

 

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

 

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.

 

Welcome Robert, your truck looks very solid, mine is also a 55 however my grille was too far gone & I had a 53 grille gotta use what you got right...

 

Welcome to FTE Robert.
You started off right by posting pictures
Keep us updated on your progress.

 

Welcome and keep the pic's comming... Looks like you've jumped into the build with both feet! Very Cool!

 

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.

 

Nice looking truck Robert. What are the plans for the suspension? Welcome to the site, lots of great advice and individuals willing to help here.

 

Welcome! I love to see the stock ones stay stock too... just another opinion. Whatever you do looks like a cool project. Keep the details and pics coming on your teardown and build.

Rob

 

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.