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Old 07-21-2017, 01:22 AM
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Just picked up this 53. Any ideas?

Any ideas as to what kind of engine, transmission, suspension? Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated Thank you!
 
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Old 07-21-2017, 05:09 AM
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It's a 53 body , but it may be on a later f100 frame ?
It has a Windsor v8 in it , also a 9 inch diff , and twin I beam front suspension .
 
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Old 07-21-2017, 08:13 AM
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Welcome to FTE!
With the gas tank in the stock location, I would guess it is the stock frame. I wonder if the front twin I beam was grafted on.

I see you are in Missouri, where in Missouri are you located? I'm in central MO.
 
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Old 07-21-2017, 08:40 AM
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Welcome X2 to FTE

Very interesting under carriage you've got there.

Like Harrier asked. Where are you in the "Show Me" state?
 
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Old 07-21-2017, 11:54 AM
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Thank you guys! I'm located in Holden, Mo. My number is 816.308.0351. I'm selling it. Asking 5,500.
 
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I would be concerned about the big cut in the frame in front of the front crossmember.
 
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I live in Independence I have a 53. Would be nice to get with other f100 owner in the area and share ideas and help. My number is 816-304-5538
 

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There will be several of us going to the Ozark Swap Meet in Springfield, MO.
50th Annual Swap Meet | Ozarks Antique Auto Club
Also next April 27th & 28th I'm hosting a get together "Flatlander Truckfest" near St Louis at Pere Marquette State Park (on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River.

There will be trucks and folks that love to talk trucks. At both events.
 
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Thank you!

Definitely Pappy! My number is 816.308.0351. Pete, I seen those and I'm not sure what to make of them. Each rail on the front stub, they both have an identical slit in them. It looks uniformed. Any ideas?
 
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I have no idea. Look freshly cut and they definitely weaken the frame. I would fix by boxing that area or adding an L bracket inside the frame.
 
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That is where they grafted the front section of the original frame onto the twin I-beam clip. You can see where they just torched through the spring shackles. Reinstalling the front of the original fram allowed them to reuse the stock front bumper and have the original mount for the core support.
 
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