New member from SE Arizona

Just Passing Thru

Just Passing Thru

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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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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.
 
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
 
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
joe plumber said:
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
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Re: New member from SE Arizona.

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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Y-Blockhead said:
Welcome to the Barn, Just passing Thru. Pull up a stool and stay awhile. :cool:
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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.
ford1 said:
there is a 53 1/2 ton in oroville ca. no engine or trans, body in good shape $1500, its not mine
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Seems to be several '53-56 Fords popping up on the Phoenix craigslist lately,keep an eye on it.
 
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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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
 
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"

Ken Crans said:
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
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Ken Crans said:
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
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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"
 
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!
 
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