I have lots of favorites, but this one turned out well.
I fully welded the fenders and side panels, grinded and then hand sanded using a long socket wraped with sandpaper!
two pics...before and after below
Let's see your favorite mod!!!

 

Adding the second wall to my bed: https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=72201&width=0

Running board mods: https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...104444&width=0

Shaving the drip rail: https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...147731&width=0

 

Wow!! This will be a cool thread!

I have several things I've done to my truck that I'm kinda proud of. Since there isn't alot of aftermarket parts available for my Caddy engine I made my own valve covers by combining some new ones with some old ones;


I still need to paint them but you can get the idea.

I also made my own instrument cluster;
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=19829
I made my own tailgate as well, and custom fabricated some hiddens tailgate latches;
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=25568
I also did quite a bit of work on the bed itself, including fabricating my own rear sill;
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=25204

Man, these old truck are fun, frustrating...but fun

Bobby

 

I prefer 53-56s with few body modifactions . To each his own . The one thing I've seen done that I hate the most is narrowing the front lower valence panel and pulling the front lower edge of the front fenders in . The one thing I might do has been done by a previous owner on my 56 . That is filling the louvers on the right hand side of the cowl. Oh , one other mod I like and plan to do is a forward tilt hood.

 

Randy Jack,

Your running board mods are terrific. I may steal some of you plans to use on my truck. I think I am going to use square exhaust tips (nascar boom tube type) but same principal. This has potential to be a great thread!!

 

DUDES!!! You guys Rock!!! e william, your fenders look AWESOME!!! and Randy Jack, I love them bedsides!! I was already plannin on makin my bedsides one piece, and now I am for sure!! I'm not goin to a double wall, but I am goin to make the bedside 1piece all the way to the runnin board like you did that's too COOL!! I also want to remove the drip rail. I dont know how to post pictures, but like bobbyt, I did rework some valve covers, check them out in my gallery, also a mistake in the beginning, I had a 1972 model bed, worked out for my best. At least I think so, on the later models, the fenders bolted on at a higher level, so it makes the truck have a more aggressive lookin rake.I also extended my runin boards to go under the rear fenders, and I have 3 brackets on each runnin board. That way you can go over a speed bump and not rip the fenders apart. The runnin boards are free floating. I goofed up and added an extra cowl vent in the beginning, on the driver's side, instead of removing the pass side one?(What a dummy) on top of all that I got the driver's side one crooked!! In a few years, I'm goin to repaint it and make some changes. So go ahead and post more, I promise not to steal all your good ideas ( Just the ones I like) LOL


Later and GOD bless

 

in no particular order:

1. always a fan of 49-50 merc tail lights low in the rear fenders.

2. radiused upper door corners on 56

3. filled cab seams

4. tucked bumpers

5. big back glass conversion

6. older curvy bed parts ie: pockets and script gate

7. shaved drips

 

Lest we forget Keith's 56, while I like the whole truck, the tailgate just knocks me out!!! https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=22837

 

Man oh Man!!!!! is that AWESOME!! I could stare at it for hours!! That is too cool!!! There sure are some talented folks on here!!!!

Lets keep this thread goin!! Some real cool ideas here!

 

Keith's!!!
oh yeah, silly me. I forgot to list thousands of hours spent on custom cab stretches...
sheesh. an' I plan to do one!!!
haw hee

 

You know, it makes me feel good when what I've done is liked by those who use this site...I admired the skill and knowhow....but compared to some of you I'm still in pre-school!!!
You guys (and gals) have some real talent>
Randy, I did my boards the same as you using 3" oval Rousch tips and I made pollished aluminum strips for the raised lines.
Man, this IS gonna be a "kick-_ _ _" thread !
More pics, more pics.....
ED

 

love the fenders, valve cover mods.........
keep the pictures coming.

i'm keeping my body/exterior mostly stock, so all my modifications are drivetrain/suspension related.
i've narrowed a Sterling 10.25 and converting it to disc brakes and an airbags/4-link rear setup.

i'm converting my F-3 to 4x4 using a dual transfercase i built using a Ford Dana 20 and GM NP203 for a 4.92 combined low range.


Front axle is a Dana 60 i narrow about 8" and installed a home made hydraulic assist steering.

 

My favourite modification would be my frame swap:
(This is a mid completion picture) For more pics click the link in my signature.

 

I like my custom SS radiator shroud.

 

I cant pick my own favorite that would be like asking which of your kids is your favorite
probably my favorite here is tim (fatfenders 56) lowered top!