1959 f100 build

Figured I'd start a new thread of my '59 build. It's not going to be anything crazy, just a nice lowered driver..I'm sure all the fridge boys will like watching the progress of another 57-60 resto-mod. So here it is..
1959 f100, all original, bone stock, 223ci 6cyl, 3 on the tree, short bed, small window. The truck was built at the old milpitas/san jose plant.
Here is a pic of when i brought her home,

 

Here are some pics of it, with bumpers and other items removed.
I also picked up some Firestone bias ply rubber, 7.10's in the rear, 7.0's up front. stock 15" steelies, My dad sandblasted and painted them one at a time at work..

 

already starting to look cool !!

 

Looks better with the WWW's. Good luck with that roof!

 

thanks!

 

very cool to bad about the rust

 

Looking Good!

 

anyone have any pictures of what Sids tie rod drops look like installed?

 

Love the truck! What is your plans with the roof? No pics of the Motor?

 

You live in sunny Cali. Cut the roof off.

 

I'll take some pics of the motor today, I have plans to repair the roof with a solid donor cab.

 

I like the start.

 

congrats on the project.have fun and good luck

 

good start...........

 

San Lorenzo is in the cold bay area

 

If you have a donor cab, it would be the perfect time to lower the top a little.

 

My buddy has a 59 those trucks are tough as hell. Good luck with your project !!

 

Today, I got the other rear wheel mounted. And also ground out all the bondo that was in that quarter panel.




Engine pics.

new ignition, cut my own wires.

Can somebody help me identify this carb? Is it a motorcraft 1100?

 

Good start except for the roof. Do you have a doner cab yet? Someday you will need a Y-Block in it you know.

 

I'd love a 292. this 6 will work for now.

 

Good luck man!

 

looking forward to following this thread...

 

Can anyone tell me if a 56 f100 drop axle would fit 57-60 f100??

 

not that i know of

time to call sid

 

im sure you can because the 57-60 front axle will lower a stock 56 one inch.
you might have to widen the holes out for the 57-60 leafs but i think thats about it.

 

just remember if the 56 axle is meant for lets say 3 inch lower. it will only lower the 57-60 2"

 

Thanks for the info guys, just wondering because there is a 3" on CL locally right now..

 

'53-'56 axles WILL interchange w/ '57-'64 axles.
same frame widths,
same spring widths.
spindles ARE different though, king pin diameters are the same, but the method of attaching the steering arms ARE different.
'53-'56 arms bolt thru the spindle w/ 1 large bolt/nut.
'57-'64 arms bolt to the spindle with the brake backing plate bolts.
I actually have a '57 - up axle under my '56 panel, with later twin I beam spindles
(again same KP dia) so I could have LARGE drum brakes; but the pin bosses are further apart so you need a spacer between the axle & the spindle pin boss.
I can post pix, if you need.
Bob Davis

 

Thanks Bob, that's useful info, Don't think I'll be pickin up that 56 axle. I'll probably just go with a More-drop axle before he shuts his doors for good, since He's local

 

Got another WW on.. I know i had said it was 7.0's in the front, but I forgot that they're really 6.70's..They're kind of small lookin up front. But once I get it lowered it should look good, right? opinions?