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Old Jul 14, 2020 | 10:55 PM
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Now a 56’ owner

New to this site but excited to ask questions and learn. Just found a barn find 56 original and excited to get it running. I think I’m second owner which is unbelievable. The 85yr old man also gave me the pictures of the truck back when it was new and tons of documented notes as to all that has been done. I’m super thrilled and thank my wife for finding this Jewel in the middle of no where.


 
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Old Jul 14, 2020 | 11:26 PM
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Welcome . Tell us more about yourself and that very nice truck . There are going to be allot of very jealous people on here a very clean , big back window , one owner 56 . WOW
 
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Old Jul 14, 2020 | 11:29 PM
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Congratulations, Logan! You've just found the holy grail of holy grails. A 56 F100, custom cab, big back window, one owner barn find, in solid, original condition. Wow. Who knew any of those were left in existence. You've done very well, my friend. We all will look forward to your progress of getting it back on the road.

Welcome to the forum!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 12:42 AM
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Please post the original pics of the truck, even if you just take the pics with a cell phone.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 02:55 AM
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Welcome and congratulations to that gorgeous truck! That’s a really rare find and the truck seems in very good shape! Please keep us updated with the progress!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 06:14 AM
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Very nice! Welcome- more pics, please....
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 06:39 AM
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Welcome to FTE, you found the best place anywhere for assistance on your truck.
That is a beauty! If you haven't heard yet, we would love more pictures!
Don't hesitate to ask questions. I'm not very skilled and this group has been a huge help to my restoration.
Be sure to go here to download the free master parts catalog. There are two documents that have a wealth off information: https://charpindustries.com/diagrams/
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 06:47 AM
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Nice score, not often that a barn find like that pops up...let the fun begin!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 07:20 AM
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Logan, let me add my welcome to FTE the best Ford truck forum on the World wide Web!

Yes, show us those pictures the owner gave you and more of your own. Good luck staring it. Plenty of guys here can help you.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 08:00 AM
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Congratulations !! Looks like a nice truck.
What are your plans for it ?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 08:03 AM
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Welcome to FTE!

You really have found the proverbial needle in the hay stack. With all the bells and whistles I might add. Enjoy that truck!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 08:04 AM
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I suspect that John is letting some heart medication take effect before he's able to type . LOL
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 12:12 PM
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Woooowwww! What a find! I'm not jealous at ALL.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 12:58 PM
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First of all, I just want to say that I love the truck!
I do find the truck a little odd though, it looks to be original and it’s a custom cab but it doesn’t have the driver side door lock.
also I see no holes in the doors on the inside for cardboard door panels. Custom cabs with door panels do not have the metal door inspection covers that this has.
56 never came with a pass side arm rest regardless if it was a standard or custom cab.
Big window with a white top and it came with clear glass? Very odd
I’d love to see pics of this truck in its early years
 
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Old Jul 15, 2020 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bigwin56f100
First of all, I just want to say that I love the truck!
I do find the truck a little odd though, it looks to be original and it’s a custom cab but it doesn’t have the driver side door lock.
also I see no holes in the doors on the inside for cardboard door panels. Custom cabs with door panels do not have the metal door inspection covers that this has.
56 never came with a pass side arm rest regardless if it was a standard or custom cab.
Big window with a white top and it came with clear glass? Very odd
I’d love to see pics of this truck in its early years
And a stainless/chrome bumper...

so maybe the original owner made some changes and additions.
But nevertheless a very nice truck.
 
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