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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 08:29 AM
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Just picked up 1955 F100 at a local auction!





 
Old Dec 9, 2024 | 09:18 AM
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JConklin, welcome to FTE the best Ford truck forum on the World wide Web! I like your truck. It looks stock on the out side, what's it look like inside and under the hood?

Post more pics and tell us where you're from. An auction purchase... it could a great deal if no one else wants it or the bids could sky ticket as people get caught up in auction fever. I hope you got a good deal.


 
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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 10:10 AM
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Welcome to the forum! That looks like a great truck. We're looking forward to knowing more about it. Details, details.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 12:15 PM
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Welcome to FTE It's your second best decision...first was buying the truck

love the color.
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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 02:55 PM
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I am waiting for the title to come in before I take it home. The auction house is working with the estate to get the paperwork completed.

It has the original Y-Block - haven't had a chance yet get the numbers. Didn't think I would win it and their ended up being no interest for the truck at the auction.

 
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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 04:16 PM
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Welcome to the best F-100 forum on the web.

That is a good looking truck, and my favorite year.

I like the 55 grill the best.

I also like the side spare tire.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jconklin
I am waiting for the title to come in before I take it home. The auction house is working with the estate to get the paperwork completed.

It has the original Y-Block - haven't had a chance yet get the numbers. Didn't think I would win it and their ended up being no interest for the truck at the auction.
That's great! So it sounds like you got a bargain.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 04:53 PM
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Very nice rig! I love a yellow 53-56
 
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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 08:20 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Ran my 55' with the spare for many years. Very nice one you have.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2024 | 03:33 AM
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Welcome and the truck looks good
 
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Old Dec 10, 2024 | 06:33 AM
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Good looking truck and I like the yellow, seems you got a fair price for it.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2024 | 07:43 AM
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Nice truck, don't see too many custom cabs with the fordomatic trans. Welcome to the FTE!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2024 | 08:29 AM
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Welcome!

Looks like you bought a well kept beast.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2025 | 08:56 AM
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Finally picked up the truck this weekend.

Truck already converted to 12V and started right up. Got it loaded on the trailer and off no problem. However, lost the brakes as I was putting it into the garage. Master cylinder is leaking through the shaft.

My work list:
New master cylinder
Front Disc Conversion (so my wife can drive it!)
Replace driver side door glass (cracked)
Diagnose transmission - Shifts very HARD into Reverse
Carb Cleaning
Replace fuel link from pump to Carb
Clean up oil leaks - new oil pan gasket maybe?
 
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