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Feb 7, 2009 | 10:12 PM

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wmjoe1953

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Yup, the truck in the pictures is a deluxe cab. Deluxe models came with 6 teeth in the grille, stainless drip rail moulding, chromed vent window trim. Two interior sunvisors, interior dome light, door panels, arm rests, head liner, kick panels, fresh aire heater, two exterior door lock cylinders, hood side "boomerangs". The trim strip on the dash and doors, as mentioned above, did not happen until 55. There may be some other trim and special items I am missing, but it was basically an extra trim package that included a bunch of shiny stuff. Mechanically, and functionally, there is absolutely no difference between the standard and deluxe trim packages. Looks like a great starter project.

Feb 7, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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CharlieLed

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Originally Posted by Julies Cool F1

Jeez Charlie, did you pick that out of the picture above, or did I mess some photo's some place. I STILL can't see it - maybe a dash.

J!

I got it from his pic....

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Feb 8, 2009 | 01:57 AM

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Julies Cool F1

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Wow! Is that it? Oye. When Morris asked if anyone was still having site problems, I should have said YES! I can hardly see that and never would have picked it out without the pointer.

I guess it didn't compute because I painted the drip rail in my 55 white - so it looked natural to me.

J!

Feb 9, 2009 | 10:21 AM

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53rat

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Thanks wmjoe1953!!! That's exactly what I was wondering.

Thanks Julie for clearing up the F1, F-100 issue. I was not aware.
Here's a link if you really want to see it.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...131090949a.jpg

And Thanks CharlieLed for the invite to the club meeting. I can't make it tonight, but I will definately make the next one.

Feb 9, 2009 | 12:16 PM

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edsf100

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Was the side spare tire also one of those options for the deluxe? My 54 had the tire fresh air heater, some of other items mentioned. had the truck in the 70's no longer own it.

Feb 9, 2009 | 11:47 PM

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wmjoe1953

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I think the tire carrier was optionable on standard and deluxe, but not sure 100%. Remember, any truck option could be ordered with or without the Deluxe trim package. From my understanding, it was similar to now days, that you could order your new truck, in standard cab version, and add some of the "options."

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:20 AM

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Julies Cool F1

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Originally Posted by edsf100

Was the side spare tire also one of those options for the deluxe? My 54 had the tire fresh air heater, some of other items mentioned. had the truck in the 70's no longer own it.

You are correct that all options were available as single order items, and the "Extra;" "Deluxe;" and "Custom" cab packages as a group.

But no, the side mounted spare tire option was not offered as a stock or option item on the F1/F-100 until 1956.

Most of the ones you see on earlier models are either owner modified, or came from fenders from larger/later trucks with the indents.

It isn't terribly hard to do if you have some body and sheet metal skills...I did the one on my 51 F1:

Pics

Notice the cut out piece sitting on the fender. I brazed three pins on it tha go in the three holes, and now can use it as a cover over the indent when no carrying the spare.