1955 F100
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1955 F100
Just purchased a project 55 F100 with no engine or trans, body is excellent condition. Want to know what engine and trans would be most common and provide the most selection of parts available. Also would like to change to a fiberglass tilt front end, but as of yet have not found a supplier, any suggestions? I am open to any direction except a chop of the body, I want to keep an original look to it.
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The most popular will likely be the 5.0 (302) engine with a AOD or C4 transmission. Plenty of options available for this engine and it delivers good power and reasonable economy for these trucks. There will be plenty of recommendations and any number of them will be good choices...Good luck with your project.
The most popular will likely be the 5.0 (302) engine with a AOD or C4 transmission. Plenty of options available for this engine and it delivers good power and reasonable economy for these trucks. There will be plenty of recommendations and any number of them will be good choices...Good luck with your project.
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I agree with Tom on the 5.0 (302) SBF for an engine choice. A 351W is almost the same sized package and has tons of options available, but a lot more hp.
As to the tilt front end, check out this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ront-clip.html
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As to the tilt front end, check out this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ront-clip.html
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Originally It probably had a 239. A 292 will have more parts and performance. That would be my first choice. The second choice would be a Windsor With good heads.
as for a tranny ya can make anything work ya want if ya got the money.
But I'm telling ya, once ya here a mild built Y Block run down the street with 2 inch open straight pipes on headers it will stay with ya like the tone of an old Knucklehead or Indian.
as for a tranny ya can make anything work ya want if ya got the money.
But I'm telling ya, once ya here a mild built Y Block run down the street with 2 inch open straight pipes on headers it will stay with ya like the tone of an old Knucklehead or Indian.
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It used to be that everyone wanted a 400+ cube engine for a daily driver, but, with the availability of the 5.0 FI setups and their better mileage, they seem to be a lot more popular than ever before.
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1955 F100
The general consenus is a 289-302, I would prefer a 5 speed trans and fuel injected. I am sure there are mounting kits and wire looms available to complete the job.
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The general consenus is a 289-302, I would prefer a 5 speed trans and fuel injected. I am sure there are mounting kits and wire looms available to complete the job.
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Originally Posted by REDTORINO007
Just purchased a project 55 F100 with no engine or trans, body is excellent condition. Want to know what engine and trans would be most common and provide the most selection of parts available. Also would like to change to a fiberglass tilt front end, but as of yet have not found a supplier, any suggestions? I am open to any direction except a chop of the body, I want to keep an original look to it.
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giday redtorinooo7 as of 4.oopm today 19/12 /06 I,ve layed up the first part of the mould for a 50,s tilt front, once fully moulded inner & outer skins are finished it will sell for approx $2200. (aussie dollars work it out) which includes front pivot hinges, gas struts,locking mech,opitional 1 pce, or 3pce, tilt front, custom opitionals:- 100ml driving lights in lower valance panel, extended m3 BMW type vents in both sides of bonnet.See us skippy,s don't just sit around going, doing, doing, doing. When I figure out how to post up some photos here you'll all see the our goodies....alieneffie down under. till then doing,doing,doing
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