Hey guys,
I bought a 54 f-250 in pieces and I need a guide on how to put all this stuff together and in what order. Much help appreciated!

 

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We need more info: for instance is it running, is the whole drive train there, stock or newer engine, rear, etc., complete chassis, rolling, etc.

and pics would help.

 

Cab installed, motor and trans out. I need sequence of install for fenders, hood and under fender liners. Thanks!!

 

I would put the motor and trans in first, then the inner fenders. Next is the hood. Then the front fenders. What about grille and the bed?

 

Ya not installed yet either…

 

I’m not an expert, but I am a reasonably knowledgeable individual. If I had a truck down to the frame, except for the cab and suspension, I would call some friends over and pull the cab off. I would them sandblast the frame, fix any issues, and epoxy prime the frame. Then I would use a flap disc and bevel the frame edges where I planned on boxing it and epoxy prime the inside of the boxing plates, grind a bevel where necessary, and weld in the boxing plates. NOTE: The frame needs to be perfectly straight and square, including level where it is supposed to be, before the boxing plates are welded in. Once this is done, the frame won’t move much. If you plan on a high horsepower engine, the boxing plates are necessary. ( The original frames were not intended for high horsepower). The next step would be to finish priming and painting the frame.
Then I would repair and replace any suspension components. It is much easier with just the bare frame to work with.
Then I would install new brake lines, fuel lines, fuel tank and anything else that sits on the frame. After that I would run any electrical through the frame to the necessary locations.
Then I would install the engine and transmission.
At this point I would figure out if I am going to do the body work in phases. If so, I would fix any issues with the cab, have it media blasted, then prime it, paint or coat the bottom and paint the firewall.
Then I would install the cab. This would allow me to do work without removing the cab again. The engine and frame can be covered to paint the top, and inside of the cab. It is easier to paint the cab off the frame if you have all the dollies and equipment, but many folks do not.
Once the cab is painted, the previous posts covers the order to reinstall. The front clip is made to come off in one piece, but since it was disassembled for restoration, it needs to be reassembled on the truck.

For me, I try to look forward many steps to make sure I am not doing something that will hinder future reassembly.

Good luck with your truck.

 

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Welcome to FTE! We need pictures.
Here is a thread with front metal alignment procedures: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post9684034
Also if you don't have it already you will want the master parts catalog. It's free: https://charpindustries.com/diagrams/

 

[QUOTE=M2HB;20683224]I’m not an expert, but I am a reasonably knowledgeable individual.
That might be the greatest understatement I have heard in years. The build thread on your 55 proves the truck was done with expertise.

 

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Originally Posted by M2HB

I’m not an expert, but I am a reasonably knowledgeable individual.

Thank you for the compliment.

I wish I had the body work and painting skills that many of you folks have. That is not my expertise and I’m really not looking forward to it on my truck. I will weld in new body panels, but the painting I will hire done.

 

On sandblasting ! I had dustless come out (The green thingy) they blast with water mixed in and I did not get it all rinsed off in time. A lot of it hardened and was a #%^* to clean afterwards. They did do a good job .