Picked up my first early Ford truck. I've been holding out for a 56 and ran across one yesterday. No motor or tranny and it has a volare front clip and a chrysler rear end. The only rot I see so far is the rear cab corners, lower cowl and some areas of the floor. The bed is probably 50/50. Fenders are in great shape.

The plan is a nice driver, as traditional as I can keep it, with a 351, 302 or possibly a 429, and a C4 or C6. I kind of wish it had the stock frame intact (and may swap it out for one).

Anyone with ideas on a known motor/tranny setup that will work out with the volare front clip, please share. I've been reading up on the difficulties with the volare steering box.

Thanks
Phil

 

Welcome to the 48-56 forum, Phil. This place is a lot of fun, and filled with tons of good information from some great folks.

We look forward to seeing your progress.

 

Thanks. Me too.

 

Nice find. Where are you located?

 

Near Knoxville, TN

 

Your gonna love it! Enjoy the adventure.

 

welcome to fte and thanks for saving another 56

 

Great looking truck. I have a Volare front end in mine. I'm running the 4.6L engine and AOD out of a Lincoln Town Car. 1998 Ford Explorer Sport 8.8 rear differential.