I recently inhereted a mid 50's f100 truck which my father purchased to restore. Unfortunately, he became sick and passed away about 6 years ago. I have since decided to carry on with his project. I am not real sure excactly which year model it is. I do have it narrowed down to either a 53 or a 54. I need help identifying exactly which year model it is. Also if possible, is it a custom cab or what. I am not able to locate the VIN. I feel sure that it was a 6 cylinder truck. Can anyone help?

 

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krfordnut'
I will 2nd TIms' Howdy to ya, and welcome to FTE .

I'll also say you would more likely get a better response and more knowledgeable explanation if you are in a forum that deals with those trucks. Here we deal with SLICKS the great 1961-66, F Series, FoMoCo trucks everybody here is into.

If you go back to FTEs' FORUMS PAGE, [click on 2nd tab from left at top of this page].

When FORUMS PAGE opens, scroll on down until you find a forum, I think like 1948 to 60 Ford Trucks since your truck is in that category.

Those guys will get you headed in the right direction much better than we will I'm sure. For one thing they know the right questions to ask you to help them identify it correctly for you. They were good ol' trucks and I know folks who have them today.

Good Luck and I hope you have fun, and enjoy doing your project. Share it with a kid if you can too.

FBp

 

If you could post a picture of the front end, we could ID the year.

The VINs were stamped on a rating plate that was mounted to the rear face of the driver's door or the inside of the glove box door. VINs were not stamped on the engine, but they did get stamped on a frame rail.

 

Try the link below. It is a pic in my gallery of all the Effie grills and badging. Should help dial in what you have.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal.../80206.520.390

 

Another welcome to the forum! Most of us don't bite, and we try to keep those that do on a leash.

We'd all love to see some pictures of your truck if you can set up your gallery. A number of us are working on trucks that have special meaning - they belonged to a family member, a family member owned one when we were younger, or something similar.

As Randy and Steve have mentioned, the grill is the best way to ID the trucks from the outside. I'd strongly recommend that you spend some time looking for the rating plate - either inside the glove box or on the door pillars. As Steve mentioned, it will also be stamped on top of one of the frame rails (the frame members running the length of the truck) ahead of the cab. You might have to use a wire brush and some detergent to clean off the gunk so you can see the numbers. The VIN will let us tell you what year, engine, and other features the truck had when new.

BTW Randy, you young guys have to remember us old farts who are half blind. That picture has a whole lot of good information - but I can't read it - even with my short-range spectacles on.

 

OK, Earl - I resized it. It's 800 pixels wide now. How's this?

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=84681&width=2

 

Try this one for 53-55 trucks. This site also similar ID sheet for 48-52.

http://f100fever.topcities.com/specs5355.html

 

Welcome. You found the right place for all your old truck questions.

 

Arggghhh Randy! It doesn't show up full-size on my screen. I'll have to check my browser settings - darn computers @#$%!

 

How do you like that, not only does George fill us full of old truck knowledge and trivia but he just taught us all a few choice words....

....ok, ok, maybe I did already know some of those words....

 

54's have fangs

 

Thanks to all for your help and assistance on my info search. I guess being the new guy means that you are bound to make several mistakes, like posting a question in the wrong area. Thanks again for your help, but I will resort to those guys with the expertise in these year models. I have a couple of pics of my rusted up mahem project. I will try to get them posted here in the near furture. Thanks again.

 

krfordnut,

I noticed you started a new thread with a similar post and title as this one. I suspect you may be a little confused (or I might be ). Let me see if I can get you on the right track.

First off, to avoid confusion, I removed the new thread and moved your post from that new thread to this one. Here is that post:

When you first started this thread, it was in the 1961-1966 forum. No problem, Tim Lankin (one of the FTE administrators) moved the thread to this forum, the 1948-1960 Ford Truck forum. FordBoypete from the 1961-1966 forum got a post in before Tim Lankin moved the thread. All the posts after FordBoypete's, starting with SteV8e's, are from folks on the 1948-1960 forum. We're the folks that should be able to help you out. No need to start a new thread, just add your new posts to this one as long as the subject is the same. Don't worry, we'll help you get to the point where you're cruisin' the threads and forums just fine.

Now, back to your original question. To ID the truck for you, we need one of three things. First choice would be the rating plate information. If your rating plate is still in the glove box, it should look something like this.



It is possible that the rating plate has been riveted or screwed to one of the door posts - usually the driver-side between the hinges. If you find the rating plate, carefully write down all the information and post it here. We'll be able to tell you a lot about the original equipment on your truck.

If you can't find the rating plate (glove box is missing or rating plate has been removed), the next best thing is the Vehicle Identification Number or VIN. On these trucks, the VIN is stamped on top of one of the frame rails ahead of the cab. It's usually just behind the front axle, but the folks sitting on the assembly line banging on the letter and number punches with hammers weren't too consistent. You may need to take a wire brush and some solvent or soap and water to the frame rails to clean them up. After brushing them clean, it also helps if you shine a flashlight or shop light across the surface at an angle. Getting the light just right can make the numbers a lot easier to read. If you find the VIN stamped on the frame rail, carefully read the numbers and letters and post the information here.

Finally, if you can't find the VIN (somebody has done an IFS clip and the frame is missing or you've searched everywhere and the VIN has been ground off the frame), take a photo of the front of the truck including the grill. One of the few things that changed between the 1953 through 1956 model years was the grill. If you are uncomfortable trying to post a picture, you can read through the thread at the top of the forum on posting pictures, or, you can send me an e-mail and I'll help you get the picture posted.

Good luck - start looking for that rating plate or go at the frame with that wire brush. We're all waiting to help you figure out what you have to start your project.

 

I have finally been able to download 1 pic of the complete front end. So far this is the only photo which I have been able to download to my pc but hopefully many more will follow very soon. Still unable to locate data plate or vin. I hope this will give enough info to properly identify my truck. This pic can be found in a new gallery which I was able to open all by myself. Maybe I can eventually figure out how to include it in my post. Thanks. PS: Earl unfortunately I am unable to access e-mail since I am a new member. Any other suggestions?