Greetings
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From: Heppner, Oregon
I love stock trucks but every one needs something that stands out and says ill smoke ya but i have a stock as can be with my cash 60' F-100 and im making my other 60' a slight hot rod but all the luck to you
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From: Illinois
My 57 is staying with it's 272. It was a "Heinz 57" when I got the thing. Diffrent bed and tranny, but the body looks stock and is going to stay that way. Welcome aboard, we need all the 57-60 trucks we can get.
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From: Rocksprings
anyone know where i could pick up a manual for my truck. the nearest i can get locally is a '61 Van.
oh yeah, also thought of something i don't want stock. i want to get rid of my vacuum wipers. anyone know where i can get some electric type that bolt in? short of that i need the correct switch and cable to turn them on....the cheap choke cable i put in today will turn them off fine, but won't push hard enough to turn them on. bummer.
sean
oh yeah, also thought of something i don't want stock. i want to get rid of my vacuum wipers. anyone know where i can get some electric type that bolt in? short of that i need the correct switch and cable to turn them on....the cheap choke cable i put in today will turn them off fine, but won't push hard enough to turn them on. bummer.
sean
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From: New Egypt, New Jersey
You can purchase manuals right here at Motorhaven (this site's online store).
Electric wipers were a stock item as well in '59. Give Mac's antique auto parts, or Autokrafters a try.
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From: La Verne, California
C.C.59
I believe we of the Orphan Years Trucks '57-'60, seen as how we are rather special breed of cat, should have our own Forum here all to our own selves by spliting off & having a '48-'56 & '57-'60 Forums.
Every time I come here the majority of the posts are dealing w/ '56 F series trucks or earlier & it becomes extremely frustrating when that's all there is to read about.
I've a '58 Mercury M-100 Truck & I've been around since 2000 & I'm not attempting to sow discontent , but at this present time I could care less about anything to do w/ the "Popular Crowd" years trucks '48-'56.
When I find the '53 M-100 for Lady Flashman fine, but untill then.......
I believe we of the Orphan Years Trucks '57-'60, seen as how we are rather special breed of cat, should have our own Forum here all to our own selves by spliting off & having a '48-'56 & '57-'60 Forums.
Every time I come here the majority of the posts are dealing w/ '56 F series trucks or earlier & it becomes extremely frustrating when that's all there is to read about.
I've a '58 Mercury M-100 Truck & I've been around since 2000 & I'm not attempting to sow discontent , but at this present time I could care less about anything to do w/ the "Popular Crowd" years trucks '48-'56.
When I find the '53 M-100 for Lady Flashman fine, but untill then.......
Originally posted by CustomCab59
Welcome aboard 59guy. Finally some more people with 57-60 instead of 53-56 Effies.
Welcome aboard 59guy. Finally some more people with 57-60 instead of 53-56 Effies.
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From: La Verne, California
Re: Greetings
Pretty much stock, as long as you keep in mind that the uprade I'm looking at, 262 I-6, uses the same 215/223 I-6 style block w/ Merc-o-Matic.
No cutting, welding or butchering up anything under the hood or frame, just bolts right into place for a bit more umph.
She's my Dailey Driver to used as intended to haul things about when needed & off roading when neccessary, but I'll be rather carefull w/ her as well.
She's the only '58 M-100 in my area so that makes her all that much more special me, other than the fact I'm 3th generation owner of her.
No cutting, welding or butchering up anything under the hood or frame, just bolts right into place for a bit more umph.
She's my Dailey Driver to used as intended to haul things about when needed & off roading when neccessary, but I'll be rather carefull w/ her as well.
She's the only '58 M-100 in my area so that makes her all that much more special me, other than the fact I'm 3th generation owner of her.
Originally posted by 59Fguy
hello;
new guy on the site. i have owned and/or driven 3 classic ford trucks in my time. a 1952 w/a 302 from a t-bird, a 1954 original 223 4spd, and a 1967 w/a 352.
those all had the original set up (engine/tranny) with the exception of the '52. i recently acquired a 59 (hence the handle) and i have NO intention of pulling out the 223 and 3spd. after looking at a lot of posts, am i the only person who doesn't intend to yank the original engine?
in fact, i plan to make the truck's ride height normal, use the original suspension and drive the truck and use it like a truck. i have no problem w/people who use their trucks as sunday drivers, but for me it must be utilitarian or it just won't work out.
thoughts?
sean
hello;
new guy on the site. i have owned and/or driven 3 classic ford trucks in my time. a 1952 w/a 302 from a t-bird, a 1954 original 223 4spd, and a 1967 w/a 352.
those all had the original set up (engine/tranny) with the exception of the '52. i recently acquired a 59 (hence the handle) and i have NO intention of pulling out the 223 and 3spd. after looking at a lot of posts, am i the only person who doesn't intend to yank the original engine?
in fact, i plan to make the truck's ride height normal, use the original suspension and drive the truck and use it like a truck. i have no problem w/people who use their trucks as sunday drivers, but for me it must be utilitarian or it just won't work out.
thoughts?
sean
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