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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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Welcome...PICS ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And just remember, that grille that soooo many people don't like ( I like it) is what made the '54 the least produced 53-56 F-Series, and thus a true '54 (not scabbed together from other years) is the rarest 53-56 Ford truck.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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It`s always very hard to be just waiting...
You have to think instead of how nice it will be when you do get it home, it will be worth the wait.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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I have been looking for the picture of my first f100. A 1953. I can see the pic so clear in my minds eye. I had hair back then I mean a lot of hair an it was one color an not gray. boy that was a long time ago

thanks for all the warm welcomes

wow I just found it. it also had a picture of my 55 chevy car an 55 chevy second series truck. when my 18 year old comes over I'll get her to post them for me
 

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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i'm with havi cant say i've seen alot of 54's not even here , so welcome to the board now wheres the darn pics ?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Welcome, and congratulations on your new 54. I sure love mine; Stock -with a 223ci. and Ford O Matic.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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I even got the add from the paper for the old 53 I paid 300.00 for it with no rust, running an all the glass.

the pics are comiing
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Welcome to FTE!! I also have a '54 in progress but the PO had a '56 grille so I don't have the "unique" grille that you have. I am only about 3 hours from you in South Mississippi, but I work offshore Louisiana. Post pictures and let's get these old trucks back on the road. Later, Steve
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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i think it might have been ciaf that gave this up but try these folks supposedley he has some 54 grilles hanging around.http://www.samsvintagefordparts.com . might make yer day if you can find one of those " ruggedly handsome " grilles there steve b.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:17 AM
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Steve there is one on ebay right now look under grills
 
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Ha, ha, look what ya done Go_speed. You said that you can't wait to get your new truck and you went and whipped everyone into a photo frenzy.....

Got any pics yet?


.........how about now?


..................................now?


Welcome aboard and I sincerely hope you enjoy your new purchase.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Welcome to FTE, not my prefered ride but, someone has to restore those ugly trucks.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Hey Go_Speed...
Since there are no pics yet, tell us what kind of shape your 54 is in to start with?
Personally, I like the 54 because they are a differnt look (the grill)...but it doesnt matter what year you buy....your checking account number will be attached to the title!!!
Ed
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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the body has very little rust at all. none on the inside of the cab. there is a spot on the driversde door in the lower corner outside. about the size of a pop bottle cap. there is a spot on the front edge of both rear finders were the running board are. the front clip is off. the rear window is broke. all the rest are good. it has a disc brake set up for the front. no motor or trans. but has a new motor mount cross bar set up. a chevy posi in the rear. the tailgate is perfect . the truck came from west Texas.
the man I got it from. restores the stuff from 30s
the 54 wasn't my first choice either. but now. I think it's the coolest. why. no one seems to care for the grill

I'm as happy as a kid in a toy store
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Go_speed welcome. I know what you mean about the grille. Mine had an old 56 grille in it when I got it. I looked long and hard and found a used Chrome 54 grille. I like the uniqueness of the grille. Kurt G.
 
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