Hey everyone I'm new member, my name is John Im down here in N. Florida, I finally bought the truck I've been waiting for. Picked up a 53 f100 two weeks ago seems to be in great shape. Ive been looking for one for a few years, and finally came across the right deal. Someone was doing a restoration on it and never finished it. It has an early model 302 and auto I'm guessing out of late 80's early 90's mustang. Its about 75% complete I plan on rewiring it and doing an IFS suspension. I kind of jump the gun and bought a 04' crown vic front end and a set of mustang 20" wheels after doing more research I realized that the front end and wheels I bought aren't going to fit under the truck. So Im in a little bit of a pickle. The wheels are of a 03 mustang and realize that only the 05+ wheels will work. Will any aftermarket 05+ wheels fit?

Thanks John

 

Here are some pictures not to crazy about the color but I can live with it for now.

 

Welcome to the forum John, and thanks for the pics. We're looking forward to seeing more! I'm afraid I can't help you on your suspension swap, I like them the way they were made. My friend Gary (Project-55) has an excellent build thread that might help you. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...0-project.html

 

Thanks for the reply I've read Gary's build (more than once) he does awesome work. I am trying to decide right now which way I want to go either ditch the CV setup and go with a full aftermarket suspension (which is not really in my budget). I like the original set up to but everything needs to be gone through breakes,stearing. I figured it would be a better bang for my buck. Thanks again.

 

Nice truck, I like the dreamsickle paint scheme.

 

Nice truck. Congrats, and good luck with your build....

I just got mine about a month ago, and I'm having a blast finishing it.

 

Welcome. This forum is wonderful. Great advice and when I'm not getting much done on my project I get on here and get my fix looking at what others are doing. Enjoy!

 

Welcome from Eastern Kentucky.

Looks like it's in good shape. Don't worry about the color, if you don't like it you can always change it. The condition of the truck is a lot more important than the color.

1953 F100. You've got good taste.

 

thanks everyone yeah the color... I plan on doing a dark grey kind of like the mustang gun metal. But that's on the back burner just want to make it a nice driver for now until I get all the bugs worked out.

 

Thanks I just turned 28 most people my age want newer vehicles. Ive been looking for a 53-56 ford for about 5 yrs Ill probably never sell it. Its a real solid foundation to start with.

 

Good for you man. I hope you enjoy the truck.

Bill

 

Hey Dubs,
Welcome Aboard! We went with a No Limit IFS on our '50... It's pretty pricey - $2.4K for parts & some labor to get it welded in... Not sure I'd do it again. I'd be tempted to get the stock front end totally refurbished & add some front disc brakes.

Good luck over there. Good plan to get it running & drive it - aren't those Tampa Bay Buc colors? Could be your new team!

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

Nice looking truck John. Welcome to FTE! You might want to find a F100 club and talk to the guys that have changed out there I beams so you know what your getting into. You can ask here as we'll.

 

Nice looking truck John. Welcome to FTE! You might want to find a F100 club and talk to the guys that have changed out there I beams so you know what your getting into. You can ask here as well.

 

Sorry did an edit and ended up with a double post