You have found the best place to learn about our trucks and to ask questions. You can search and find just about anything you need to know or would think to ask. I appreciate you wanting to keep it original, but are you sure we can't tempt you to the darkside?

Lots of luck.

Ron

 

Welcome to the board!! As you have already found out this is a friendly place. The guys and gals here are awesome no matter if you're a purist or a fully twisted darksider. I don't think I'd have half the confidence and motivation to tackle things on my truck without the support and encouragement of this site.

I think its great that your truck has so much family history associated with it.

Glad you have you here
Bobby

 

Welcome to FTE. It's always good to see a fully restored, original truck still running, but I'm with the others who go to the "Darkside". Post up some pics so we can see this project that you have. I like to see someone keep a vehicle in the family.

 

stcguy...

let me add my welcome to FTE... and offer a few suggestions...some already mentioned..

1. buy a shop manual... you can find them in Motorhaven here or other truck book sites.

2. post some pictures.

3. scan the tech article site... (above on the menu bar)... lots of good info to dig out of all the late model "stuff" (don't get it on your shoes)

4. go to www.midfifty.com and order a catalog... they have the best breakdown pictures of assemblies and complete "I need it all" parts kits available.

5. post some pictures.

6. start a journal and keep it on what you do as you disassemble... label everything, put it in zip loc bags. take lots of pictures as you go... post those pictures...

7. have a plan (this should be #1) you already said you want to 'restore' but does that include stock steering/brakes/engine/ 6 volt system ?? I think you might enjoy it more with a few updates...disc brakes, 12 volt system, maybe power steering... just something to think about.

8. go to a bookstore... find the magazine section and look for Classic Truck and Custom Classic Truck magazines... sadly both of these, that were once good fab it yourself magazines are turning into "bolt on our advertisers stuff" article collections... but they do offer a good selection of vendors that sell what you will want/need/lust for.

9. ask questions... let us show off what we know and what we think we know and mostly what we really don't know but will bs about for several hundred posts. Truthfully this is the best collection of Ford knowledge you will find anywhere.

and last but not least...

10. Plan on attending the F-100 supernationals in Knoxville Tenn May 17-20. You will see several hundred fine examples of what you wish you could do but can't afford !! and some that you can... plus you might be lucky enough to gather with some of us for a meal.

11. (yea, I know ...I said #10 was last.) have fun, regardless of your direction build your truck YOUR way and enjoy it...I enjoy mine in all its assorted piles and in the several buildings that it now resides...

again Welcome...

later
John

 

problem with number 6. My grandfather basically has the whole truck disassembled, and has treated all the rust (including throwing aways the bed :-( luckly he kept the tail gait) the only problem is that my grandfather passed away, and with him went all his knowledge of how everything worked, and were it went, so ill be basically be building this truck withough basic knowledge, other than a repair manual and you guys.. But well see how everything goes heh, ill get pictures up here very soon

 

As for the truck bed, you can get all the bed parts except the fenders at MAR-K. We also have bed assembly instructions for putting the bed back together, which is something many of the assembly manuals don't really tell you. You don't have to call for a catalog you can just see everything online.

Good luck and can't wait to see pictures!

 

Man You Guy's Are Lucky Inheriting This Stuff . All I Ever Get Is The Last Guy's Headaches ! { Lol Snicker , Snicker .} Welcome To You !!!!

 

Welcome aboard! Can't wait to see pictures of what you are up to!

 

I don't have any doubt that there are enough of us here that we can give you pictures of each and every part of your truck... both un-installed and installed then tell you how to do it... give us a try...

john

 

I've seen every piece of mine at some point in time, now whether I can remember where it goes, that's another question. Ask anyway, someone will be able to identify a part and give you an idea of where it goes.

 

My grandpa gave me HIS '56 (colonial white). It runs like a champ, and I have never had an issue with it. I love this truck more than anything, except maybe my grandpa.

 

Has any one installed a lincoln mark 8 irs into a 1956 ford f100? looking for pics of the install.I bought mounting brackets from www.truckirs.com.
I want to use air bags so has any member done this install using air bags?
would like to see pics so i can see what ride height you used and maybe p/n 's of the air bags to use. sorry I don't know very much about air bags.
thanks for any info :-

 

Hello, and welcome from California. I think you've found the right forum to get help, links, pictures etc. to help you along with your project. Good luck!!

Dan

 

A question for the member about the Lincoln Town Car Front Clip. How difficult is the install and do you have any pics of the install?I have a 56 f100 and in the process of installing a lincoln mark 8 IRS . trying to find a front suspension that I can use with the mark 8 IRS . thanks

 

Welcome from Central IL. Sounds like you've got an interesting project. Looking forward to all the pictures we'll see of your progress. Good to hear of the family connection and you wanting to keep it original. Good luck!