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Jul 16, 2017 | 09:45 PM

56FiveOh

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Joined: Jul 2017

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From: Florissant MO

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Hi boys. I've been trolling the site for quite a while and finally decided to bite the bullet and join. Bought my 56 back in December on craigslist. All it was suppose to need to get it on the road was to have the lights and gauges hooked up but, you can probably guess how that worked out. Anyway, I'm enjoying my first build and this site has helped me more times that I can remember.

Jul 16, 2017 | 10:00 PM

BTclassics

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Joined: Mar 2017

Posts: 422

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From: Albany NY

Welcome 56FiveOh! Sounds like my '54. Members on the board have been a huge help. Good luck with your project and post a picture if you can.

Jul 16, 2017 | 10:00 PM

Mixer man

Logistics Pro

Joined: Sep 2014

Posts: 4,920

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From: Bothell & Silverdale, WA

Welcome aboard Jim. Yes, this site is nothing short of awesome, and it's the outstanding members that make it that way.
Yeah, I've heard that "all it needs is just a few this n' that's, and she'll be good to go" song and dance before. Hahaha.

Jul 16, 2017 | 10:06 PM

56FiveOh

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New User

Joined: Jul 2017

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From: Florissant MO

Here it is

My wife named the truck Henry🙄 Had a 70 before this one that she named Betty. Not sure which one is worse. Anyway here's what I'm working with.

Jul 16, 2017 | 10:59 PM

Kurt G.

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Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 815

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From: Richland, WA.

Welcome to FTE, I love the stance on that truck, so tell us all about it please. We love pix remember.

Jul 16, 2017 | 11:21 PM

pweng1

Fleet Mechanic

Joined: Feb 2014

Posts: 1,350

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From: Maryland

Welcome to the forum. Your truck is looking good to start with. I hope some of the members are near you. It makes it nice having someone near to see at events.

Jul 17, 2017 | 03:41 AM

FortyNiner

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Joined: Jun 2011

Posts: 4,993

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From: u-rah-rah Wisconsin

Welcome! Looks like a solid truck with just a hint of the dreaded roof rot symdrome. Thanks for sharing.

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Jul 17, 2017 | 11:29 AM

edzakory

Elder User

Joined: Oct 2008

Posts: 556

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From: Prescott, AZ

Welcome. It looks like you have a solid truck to work on. Remember – taking it apart is easy; putting it back together, well that’s a Henry J of a different color.

Jul 17, 2017 | 11:45 AM

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bjmayberry2

Lead Driver

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 9,697

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From: Wentzville, MO

I'll have to tell you guys. I went to buy some Parts from Jim last week. That truck has got a LOT of new sheet metal. Entire front clip (maybe not inner fenders). Just got some work to do on his cab.

Jul 17, 2017 | 12:46 PM

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way2rod

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2016

Posts: 148

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From: London, Ontario

Welcome..... as you already know this is a great group of people with a lot of knowledge. I look forward to your addition to it. :-)
Zac

Jul 17, 2017 | 08:40 PM

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abe

Fleet Owner

Joined: Dec 2000

Posts: 25,347

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From: Central PA

May I also welcome you to FTE, the best Ford Truck Forum on the world wide Web!

Two posts only and you've already met and sold parts to a FTE member!