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

Amboy, CA, I took this photo last year on a amazing trip across part of Route 66.

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

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

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"

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)

The Marines of Morenci, AZ - July 4, 1966 "They led some of the scrappiest high school football and basketball teams that the little Arizona copper town of Morenci (pop. 5,058) had ever known and cheered. They enjoyed roaring beer busts. In quieter moments, they rode horses along the Coronado...

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.

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...

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

Thanks for the input, so would this be a 1956? Guy

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...