What good is a 56 f100.
I came across an opportunity to buy an all original 1956 f100. The present owner has owned the truck since 1957. It has seldom been stored outside and still runs very well. It was used as a farm truck...
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A 1956 F100 is a very desirable truck. As someone who has just finished restoring - street rodding a 1956 Chevrolet Belair, I can offer some perspective.
Although, I'm somewhat of a purist, there is nothing cooler than rolling down the road in a classic like this that has a modern drive train and suspension and A/C. There are plenty of resources available like bolt on kits. You can spend lots of money on a project like this, and it can easily go over budget. If this truck has little rust like you describe, I'd jump all over it. I would plan on taking the body off the frame, and then building out the rolling chassis - new suspension components, and a crate engine. You may even be able to locate one in kit form. No need to go fuel injection, unless you want to.
Mine was an ex drag racer. I bought it to drag race, and had the rear end narrowed. When I no longer raced, the engine/rear end ratio made street driving not so fun, so I did a full frame off. I probably went a little overboard, but it sure felt good to waste a Dodge Charger off the line last weekend.
If you have a particular question, feel free to ask.
Although, I'm somewhat of a purist, there is nothing cooler than rolling down the road in a classic like this that has a modern drive train and suspension and A/C. There are plenty of resources available like bolt on kits. You can spend lots of money on a project like this, and it can easily go over budget. If this truck has little rust like you describe, I'd jump all over it. I would plan on taking the body off the frame, and then building out the rolling chassis - new suspension components, and a crate engine. You may even be able to locate one in kit form. No need to go fuel injection, unless you want to.
Mine was an ex drag racer. I bought it to drag race, and had the rear end narrowed. When I no longer raced, the engine/rear end ratio made street driving not so fun, so I did a full frame off. I probably went a little overboard, but it sure felt good to waste a Dodge Charger off the line last weekend.
If you have a particular question, feel free to ask.
