Projects My '53 F100

ok, so this years resolution is to to get my F100 road worthy and dependable. I have a few other projects and this one has been on the back burner, but I recently got a lot better paying job and the extra money that I will have coming in is going to be going into her. Also, Im 23 years old...


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Her name is Francis. It was bought by my father in 1991 (year I was born) as a bone stock, nothing special, barney purple, f100. My father had big plans and we pursued those plans. I can remember being outside every night helping him work on it. It currently has;

1. Chevy 350 with a mild cam and eldelbrock carb
2. 9" rear
3. Cadillac full tilt steering Colum
4. turbo 350 Tran with shift kit
5. Coil suspension kit off a Lebaron... I think
And a whole lot more im finding


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About 7 years ago my father got it painted at a local automotive paint shop. Well, that was a mistake. The guy really messed it up and the paint cracked and peeled on every panel within 1 week. The paint insisted that it was our fault and he didn't have anything to do with the poor quality. My father was completely ashamed of the paint and the amount of money he had spent. He parked the truck in the back yard and forgot about it. I went to college and the truck continued to sit.

Well I moved back home and in the summer of 2014 My dad decided to sell the truck. This truck is my childhood on 4 wheels and Im not letting that happen. So, He gave me the son discount and the truck is now mine!!


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Now the paint is completely shot and unsavable, but I don't care. Im going to work on it as much as possible and im going to enjoy this truck. Ive started hanging out with some awesome car guys like fordf1trucknut , travj31 ,****** , and more. Ive learned a lot!


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Right now the truck is in winter storage so I cant work on much. But im shopping and doing small things. Im going to keep this thread updated and going the best I can. Also, ill update with pics of the motor and interior as soon as its out for the summer.

 

Also, I worked on it today!

The Old ratty door panels looked Horrible!!


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So I made my own base board by using the old ones as a template.


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Wrapped them in 1/4" foam then black Vinyl.

100 times better in my book!


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Passenger to match!


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Will be installing soon.

And yes, electric windows.

 

You've got a good start....................keep doing what you like.

 

Can't see the bad paint in the picture! Great looking truck from here. I especially like the 56 grill it seems to add a lot to the look. Ralphie

 

Thank you! I'm pretty good at getting the right angles to trick the camera into not seeing the*****py paint.

The 56 grill is definitely my favorite.

 

Your truck looks great to me! Keep at it...

 

When I was 23 (in 1979), I bought a '53 F-100 that had a Chevy 327 and Turbo 400.

I loved my truck. I sold it in 1992 to a good friend and have been trying to buy it back ever since. He has promised me if he ever decides to sell it, he will call me first.

Have fun and never sell it!

 

Biggest thing you need to do is drive the wheels off of that thing this summer!

 

I plan on keeping for as as I'm alive!

 

I just wish I had friends that would help me!!! Hahaha jk

I plan on driving it as much as possible

 

Building a 56 myself. Slow and steady will get you there. Keep after it.

 

Cool driver/project

 

I had a 56 that had wheels very similar to yours. Two were U.S. Indys and two had no identifying
markings. I still have the wheels , but not the truck. It was an great truck and my only vehicle
at the time. I did haul many loads of shrimp from my boat to the buyers with it. People seemed to enjoy
seeing the 56 being used as an actual work truck. This was in the early 80s

 

Ok. I got the panels on the truck. I am satisfied. Looks 150 times better.


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Sorry about the blurriness. I just got don't lifting and can barely lift my arms

Here's the interior and motor.

Yes, I have some major cleaning to do.


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Nice paint or not, I'd drive that truck all over!

 

Hey guys. It's been a while. Went to school, got a big boy job, work like crazy. But the truck has always been on my mind. I'm a train conductor for CSX now, so much is actually going into the truck!

I put about 600 in motor clean up and making sure everything was good under the hood. Here's a couple pictures



New covers, filter, hoses, new distributor, plugs, wires, coil, high temp paint, and just a good scrubbing.

I'm loving the new look.

After that I put on a new gas tank, sending unit, and fuel lines

I got a bunch more stuff too. Like these gadgets;


And even some bed chains and new tires!


New rims will be arriving next week!


Got a bunch of little things done too like interior complete with radio and speakers.

Also I'm selling the slots off of it as well. If you're interested, search "15 inch slots" on pittsburgh craigslist.


We'll that all for now. I leave you with a picture of my house/bedroom/dresser/life now...

 

Nice truck. Glad to see the fake***** off the radiator hoses
I'm building a 56 myself. Just finished the chassis and working on the cab.
Keep up the good work

 

Nice little F-100...I got with the local F-100 club in my town a few years ago and built and drove this one. 301 chevy, 350 turbo, 9 inch and a camaro subframe. Was an excellent driver and next time you feel bad about your paint, think of this photo...........guy I sold it to painted it resale red.

 

I actually like the discs! Paint will be soon for me. Thanks for the reply!

 

Nice 53. I had one but sold it. Wish I still had it.

 

Still drive my '55...every day. Good insurance agent... People can't believe it's my every day driver.
Only had it since 1972...paid $60. No rust.

 

Hey Guys! Well, I've Done what I've set out to do. Enjoy the Truck! Almost 800 miles in a month. She's reliable, Fun, and an attention getter. Just a little rough haha but I don't care. I took Some pictures, went to a few shows and even drove to work a few times. The new tires work great. I put some bed art in the back. (A motorcycle I built from the ground up when I was 18 ) heres some pictures. Let me know what you think.

 

Congrats , youre getting there. Hope to drive mine in July.

 

Looks good to me.

 

Looks great, glad to see it back in action. I think 53-56 F100s look great with slot wheels.

 

Nice truck and a history that can't be replaced.

 

Nice job on the door panels!Bruce.

 

Thanks alot man!

 

Thanks. The slots are actually growing on me.

 

Dakota digitals. Alot of people give me***** about these. But I enjoy the customization ability the the onboard computer.