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Apr 8, 2005 | 11:18 PM

mymerc

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56 frame

I recently bought a second 56 cab and now also picked up 2 doors, tail gate, inside fenders, and two grilles. I'm starting to consider putting together a second truck which would be a lot more of a hotrod/non daily driver type. What I need to know is if the frame of the 56 is any different then the 53-55 or are they all the same? I do plan to put in a clip of some sort for a front suspension.
Are there other complete frames that will fit well under a 56 cab or is the original the best place to start?
Hagen

Apr 9, 2005 | 09:10 AM

Randy Jack

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Mymerc -

To my knowledge, all of the 53-56 frames are identical. There is a difference (of course) between an F100 and an F250 frame, but that's it.

Apr 9, 2005 | 12:41 PM

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Hi Merc, I am using a 55 frame for my 56 F-100. The basic frame is the same.
The running board mounts & the rear shock mount are a bit different, but the parts would interchange. The cab & bed mounts are the same. the running board
mount maybe different because on 53-55 the fuel tank is also mounted to the
running board mount on the left side, in fact if I remember correctly only the left mount is different. Ozzie

Apr 9, 2005 | 07:48 PM

fatfenders56

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I believe that 56s use a longer rear spring main leaf which means that the rear spring hangers are spaced differently than 53-55s. Can someone back me up on this?

Apr 9, 2005 | 08:43 PM

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I believe the rear spring lengths came in 54. I used to know, but forgot. Not much help, I guess.

Apr 9, 2005 | 10:07 PM

mymerc

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Thanks for the info. Since I plan to modify the suspension and fuel tank it sounds like I should be able to use a frame from any of the 53 thru 56 trucks. Did they change the frames significantly on the following years starting in 57?

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Apr 10, 2005 | 07:02 PM

286merc

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Dont know about Canada but the 56 F100 US frames are one gauge thicker metal.

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Apr 10, 2005 | 08:49 PM

mymerc

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286merc, are you saying the 56 frame is one guage thicker than the 53 thru 55 frames?

Apr 10, 2005 | 08:51 PM

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286merc

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286merc, are you saying the 56 frame is one guage thicker than the 53 thru 55 frames?

I think that is what I said...........

Apr 10, 2005 | 08:52 PM

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mymerc

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azwafree, sounds like a great idea. By the way can you lend me about $7000. Its only for a little while......

Apr 10, 2005 | 08:54 PM

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I look at the pictures in the mags of those darn things all done, shiny and new...I'd like to see one getting delivered in my driveway, too! But then, where would all the fun go???