Vehicle Description
1956 Ford F100 Pickup
The Ford F100 series of pickup trucks are loved in the United
States and around the world for their simple, approachable design,
and reliable load-carrying ability. Over the past few years classic
car collectors have been turning their attention to classic trucks
and 4x4s, and unusual factory-built vehicles. Although Ford
produced prodigious numbers of F100 trucks throughout the 1950s, it
produced very few panel trucks, and their desirability has been low
up until more recently. Many were scrapped and those that weren't
shipped off to the knacker's yard usually rusted away
unceremoniously in a forgotten corner of a farm somewhere in the
countryside.
For consignment, this fabulously restored rare catch, a prime 1956
example of the Ford F100 pickup. Fully frame off restored and
slightly rodded, no rust thanks to new fenders, running boards and
a complete bed, and a custom snappy interior, this "hauler" is
bathed in Torch Red, and now sports a rebuilt Ford 302ci engine and
lots of other goodies, so get ready as I immerse you into the fires
of this restored in 2010 beauty!
Exterior
A close inspection of this truck, and one has to look very hard to
find any faults on this catch. As noted, Torch Red bathes super
straight steel panels which are very much minding their gaps. We
are still in the exterior bulbous fender age connected by running
board era, although as with the rear fender, they are starting to
melt into the actual body. A small body matching running board,
with a nifty shiny Ford badged foot plate will guide you into the
snazzy interior. Badging is all there and very nice, but the rear
bumper has been retained for that factory fresh look. The front
grille is completely chromed with single flanking headlights and
looks like it was just dipped and shines wildly. So does the simple
bumper framing the bottom of the grille. On the large curved
downward front hood is a beautiful and large cloisonne Ford badge,
and also on either side of the hood is some F100 badging. All other
chrome parts are beautiful as are exterior mirrors, and handles.
The cab has a long rear glass for much better panoramic vision, and
on back a new oak lined bed which is lightly lacquered stretched
between the cab and the F O R D embossed tailgate. Torch Red steel
wheels in 15" format are dressed to the nines with Ford lettered
dog dish caps and trim rings, then wrapped in like new Coker medium
whitewall radials. I can feel an urge burning deep within...
Interior
Flip open either door and you will be met with gray vinyl door
panels with embossed vertical stripes and shiny chrome for the
actuators and power window toggles. The original design of the
single curved metal dash houses the factory instrument cluster
within the sea of red steel. These are fronted by a Torch Red tilt
column and modern 3-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel. A gray
vinyl bench seat is reaching from door to door and while very
clean, does present with some wrinkling of the material. Vintage
Air, and an aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette Mustang radio is now neatly
installed to drivers right in line with the tilt column. The
headliner is nice smooth gray vinyl and is tight as a drum. All
inside is presenting just swimmingly even down to the clean black
carpeting. The spark is there...
Drivetrain
Lifting open the rounded hood, we see a Ford 302ci V8 circa 1968
with its blue painted block and valve covers looks perfectly at
home in the red and black engine bay and is all buttoned up and
beautifully presenting. It has a chromed air cleaner cover, new
radiator, soft and supple hoses and a nicely showing blue intake
topped by a 2-barrel carburetor. On the back is a C4 3-speed
automatic transmission and way back, weighing in with a 3.92 ratio
is the rear axle. Ultra hot.....
Undercarriage
The factory Ford F-100 frame is under this beautiful steel and
shows only a hint of surface rust. Leaf spring suspension front and
rear are attached to the near perfect black frame and power front
disc brakes work with power drums in the rear for extra safe
stopping. Dual exhaust with stainless steel mufflers provides the
perfect backdrop for the mix of red steel and clean strong oak that
makes up the flooring and bed, all presents just beautifully
underneath.
Drive-Ability
My partner in crime and I could not wait to dive into this beauty,
and it did not disappoint. Stylin would best describe the feeling
when inside. She fired right up, and it was off to the test track.
Here she showed us her stuff with snappy acceleration, good
handling, and awesome stopping power. Inside, a fairly quiet ride,
but outside a great exhaust sound resonates through the valley of
our test track. As we slipped off the track and headed back to the
mall, a satisfied look was seen on both our faces as we were
hooked! We noted the AC was blowing warm.
This hauler is fully restored and is souped up with a hot engine,
new brakes, a comfy no-nonsense interior, and paint as deep as the
7th level of hell...all here at the Classic Auto Mall. Hurry in as
this will not take long for this truck to ignite the passion in
someone's soul.
VIN DECODE
F10D6N24274
F10-F100
D-223ci Inline 6 Cylinder
6-1956
N-Norfolk, VA Assy Plant
24273-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
