The Ford Barn

Just Passing Thru · 05-27-2012, 02:57 PM

I recently found this forum thru another site. I am living in the warm weather of Arizona (relocated from Seattle) Building a community radio station and living the good life.
I am starting the hunt for a car/truck to restore, which will be a Ford

I am looking locally and found a 53-56 F-100 in a 'junkyard" that is privately owned.
The owner is out of town ill and i did not feel comfortable going into the yard. I took this from afar and am trying to determine the year. When he is back home, the tag in in the glove box correct?
Looks like a great group, I am glad to have found it.
Guy
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Ole Don · 05-27-2012, 03:46 PM

The 53, 54, and 55, look the same except for the grille. The 56 has a wrap around windshield. Welcome to the Ford Barn. A fun place to be.

Just Passing Thru · 05-27-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole Don

The 53, 54, and 55, look the same except for the grille. The 56 has a wrap around windshield. Welcome to the Ford Barn. A fun place to be.

Thanks for the input, so would this be a 1956?
Guy
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joe plumber · 05-27-2012, 04:03 PM

It's a 56 ,the doors are also different on a 56.The 56 was also the first year for 12 volts ,not that you could tell from afar

joe plumber · 05-27-2012, 04:04 PM

The side vent windows were also different

Just Passing Thru · 05-27-2012, 04:15 PM

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So it is a 56

It appears to be a short wheel base, but the bolt pattern seems to be larger than 5 on 4 1/2, would it still be a F-100?
I will keep on checking to see if there is anyone there, as the owner is very ill.
Thanks for the input!
Guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe plumber

It's a 56 ,the doors are also different on a 56.The 56 was also the first year for 12 volts ,not that you could tell from afar

40cpe · 05-27-2012, 06:46 PM

Pick up lug bolt pattern was still 5 on 5 1/2" in '56

Y-Blockhead · 05-28-2012, 09:31 AM

Welcome to the Barn, Just passing Thru. Pull up a stool and stay awhile.

Just Passing Thru · 05-28-2012, 11:10 AM

I am glad I found this forum, as I am a Ford guy for sure

I love to look for old stuff and go exploring. If anyone is looking for a 1930 Fort P/U (rolling chassis) with box, etc, let me know. There is a guy near here that has ALOT of (A & T)
The cab is a 29, sitting on the 30 frame. This is within walking distance and I have more pics. He also has a 49 (?) coupe for sale.
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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Welcome to the Barn, Just passing Thru. Pull up a stool and stay awhile.

ford1 · 05-28-2012, 12:26 PM

there is a 53 1/2 ton in oroville ca. no engine or trans, body in good shape $1500, its not mine

Just Passing Thru · 05-28-2012, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the lead, I am looking locally first as transportation can "make or break" a good deal, lol. I have family in Magalia, love it up there.

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Originally Posted by ford1

there is a 53 1/2 ton in oroville ca. no engine or trans, body in good shape $1500, its not mine

JeffB2 · 05-29-2012, 01:29 AM

Seems to be several '53-56 Fords popping up on the Phoenix craigslist lately,keep an eye on it.

Just Passing Thru · 05-29-2012, 06:05 PM

So I found this truck within 2 blocks of my house

trying to locate the owner.
This is a 1956 Custom Cab F100, would this be the options (chrome grill)
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Ken Crans · 05-29-2012, 07:32 PM

Hows the roof gutter area? looks like a keeper if the old man will sell. One of these days i'm coming out west and never lookin back!Ken

Just Passing Thru · 05-29-2012, 08:40 PM

I did not want to give it a complete look over until I had permission. This F100 looks great actually, no serious issues that I could see. Nice Patina, we call it a "Arizona Suntan"

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Originally Posted by Ken Crans

Hows the roof gutter area? looks like a keeper if the old man will sell. One of these days i'm coming out west and never lookin back!Ken

parklane · 05-29-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Crans

Hows the roof gutter area? looks like a keeper if the old man will sell. One of these days i'm coming out west and never lookin back!Ken

WHAT?? and leave the good old rust belt area??

LOWRIDER · 05-30-2012, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Crans

Hows the roof gutter area? looks like a keeper if the old man will sell. One of these days i'm coming out west and never lookin back!Ken

After living in Mi. over 60yrs. I just moved here 3 weeks ago from Gregory Mi. I know I'm not going back.
Welcome to the site "Just Passing Thru"

Ole Don · 05-30-2012, 07:33 PM

I moved to southern Illinois for the mild winters from Minnesota. The guys in the local car club razz me about being a yankee. I told them gee whiz, I got here as soon as I could!

Dave72dt · 05-30-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole Don

I moved to southern Illinois for the mild winters from Minnesota. The guys in the local car club razz me about being a yankee. I told them gee whiz, I got here as soon as I could!

And I bet they love your accent!

joe plumber · 05-30-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Passing Thru

So I found this truck within 2 blocks of my house

trying to locate the owner.
This is a 1956 Custom Cab F100, would this be the options (chrome grill)
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It's alot better than the one I started with .I wanted a 56 but had to settle for a 55 .Got mine at a garage sale .

Just Passing Thru · 05-30-2012, 09:14 PM

Looks like you have a great start on it, I hope this owner realizes someone wants to preserve a part of American Iron.

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Originally Posted by joe plumber

It's alot better than the one I started with .I wanted a 56 but had to settle for a 55 .Got mine at a garage sale .

joe plumber · 05-31-2012, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Passing Thru

Looks like you have a great start on it, I hope this owner realizes someone wants to preserve a part of American Iron.

Thanks ,probably never get it all done .Seems like there is always something to do on it .

Y-Blockhead · 05-31-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by joe plumber

probably never get it all done.

HA!! Are they EVER DONE!!!!

Just Passing Thru · 06-01-2012, 09:30 AM

Thanks! You have to like the Arizona weather huh? I am from Washington State, where you dont tan, you rust

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWRIDER

After living in Mi. over 60yrs. I just moved here 3 weeks ago from Gregory Mi. I know I'm not going back.
Welcome to the site "Just Passing Thru"

Just Passing Thru · 06-09-2012, 10:38 PM

So I got my project truck, introducing Rusty the work truck. $200.00 and this 1972 Ford F100 SWB is mine

I will trailer it home soon and take the cab & box off the frame. I am on another forum for this series of F100 (1967-72) and the suspension upgrade is bolting on 2004 Crown Victoria front/rear suspension.The tracking width is close and it gives you 5 on 4 1/2 wheel bolt pattern with 4 wheel disc brakes. I think I may try to get a police auction Crown Vic and use the motor/trans/wiring as well.
Rusty the Work truck

Pere1954Ford · 07-18-2012, 05:34 AM

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Hello,
I have a 1954 Crestline four door on restoring. I’m looking for a front right fender for this car, in use condition. May you help me?. Any junk yard e-mail adress?
Thanks a lot.
Pere.

Y-Blockhead · 07-18-2012, 11:56 AM

Pete, you may want to start your own thread or post in the "Wanted" section.

Might get more responses. Just my 1¢ worth.

05-27-2012, 02:57 PM	#1
Just Passing Thru Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: SE Arizona Posts: 12	New member from SE Arizona I recently found this forum thru another site. I am living in the warm weather of Arizona (relocated from Seattle) Building a community radio station and living the good life. I am starting the hunt for a car/truck to restore, which will be a Ford I am looking locally and found a 53-56 F-100 in a 'junkyard" that is privately owned. The owner is out of town ill and i did not feel comfortable going into the yard. I took this from afar and am trying to determine the year. When he is back home, the tag in in the glove box correct? Looks like a great group, I am glad to have found it. Guy Old Fords 010.jpg

05-27-2012, 03:46 PM	#2
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: New member from SE Arizona The 53, 54, and 55, look the same except for the grille. The 56 has a wrap around windshield. Welcome to the Ford Barn. A fun place to be.

05-27-2012, 04:03 PM	#4
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: New member from SE Arizona It's a 56 ,the doors are also different on a 56.The 56 was also the first year for 12 volts ,not that you could tell from afar

05-27-2012, 04:04 PM	#5
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: New member from SE Arizona The side vent windows were also different

05-27-2012, 06:46 PM	#7
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: New member from SE Arizona Pick up lug bolt pattern was still 5 on 5 1/2" in '56

05-28-2012, 09:31 AM	#8
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: New member from SE Arizona Welcome to the Barn, Just passing Thru. Pull up a stool and stay awhile.

05-28-2012, 12:26 PM	#10
ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: oroville ca. Posts: 1,554	Re: New member from SE Arizona there is a 53 1/2 ton in oroville ca. no engine or trans, body in good shape $1500, its not mine

05-29-2012, 01:29 AM	#12
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: New member from SE Arizona Seems to be several '53-56 Fords popping up on the Phoenix craigslist lately,keep an eye on it.

05-29-2012, 06:05 PM	#13
Just Passing Thru Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: SE Arizona Posts: 12	Re: New member from SE Arizona So I found this truck within 2 blocks of my house trying to locate the owner. This is a 1956 Custom Cab F100, would this be the options (chrome grill) DSC07467.jpg Last edited by Just Passing Thru; 05-29-2012 at 09:27 PM.

05-29-2012, 07:32 PM	#14
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: New member from SE Arizona Hows the roof gutter area? looks like a keeper if the old man will sell. One of these days i'm coming out west and never lookin back!Ken

05-30-2012, 07:33 PM	#18
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: New member from SE Arizona I moved to southern Illinois for the mild winters from Minnesota. The guys in the local car club razz me about being a yankee. I told them gee whiz, I got here as soon as I could!

06-09-2012, 10:38 PM	#25
Just Passing Thru Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: SE Arizona Posts: 12	Re: New member from SE Arizona So I got my project truck, introducing Rusty the work truck. $200.00 and this 1972 Ford F100 SWB is mine I will trailer it home soon and take the cab & box off the frame. I am on another forum for this series of F100 (1967-72) and the suspension upgrade is bolting on 2004 Crown Victoria front/rear suspension.The tracking width is close and it gives you 5 on 4 1/2 wheel bolt pattern with 4 wheel disc brakes. I think I may try to get a police auction Crown Vic and use the motor/trans/wiring as well. Rusty the Work truck

07-18-2012, 05:34 AM	#26
Pere1954Ford Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	Re: New member from SE Arizona Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hello, I have a 1954 Crestline four door on restoring. I’m looking for a front right fender for this car, in use condition. May you help me?. Any junk yard e-mail adress? Thanks a lot. Pere.

07-18-2012, 11:56 AM	#27
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: New member from SE Arizona Pete, you may want to start your own thread or post in the "Wanted" section. Might get more responses. Just my 1¢ worth. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 07-18-2012 at 12:05 PM.