Vehicle Description
1956 Ford F100 Pickup
In recent years there has definitely been an uptick in older
pickups becoming more and more fashionable. There is something
attractive about those 1950 big grilles, curved hoods, and wide
fenders. Plus, the entire work genre has "picked up" wildly in
popularity due to special interest businesses using these vehicles
as promotion. Certainly, eye-catching and reflecting the old
guard's hard work ethic in their design, they are not just for work
anymore.
This hay hauler turned subdued go getter is about as close to a
stock appearing truck as you can get without actually putting it in
the category of stock. Looking much like the original a few changes
were made over time and now we have a go-er that keeps all of its
factory patina aged looks. A California born and built truck,
staying there from 1956 until 2018, remaining nearly 100% rust free
in all the common problem areas and sporting a title verified 2,808
original miles, things just don't get much better than this....oh
wait they do. How about some updated disc brakes, a powerful V8 and
an automatic transmission. Now we're cooking with gas, er...I mean
hauling with gas!
Exterior
All original steel for the fenders, running boards and rockers meld
with original Ford metal doors and cab. A large steel front grill
in surface rusted and patined cream is in nice contrast to the
overall original Diamond Blue paint which is faded, scratched and
patinaed but remains invasive rust free. A straight black steel
front bumper is now on and simplifies the front end. The bulbous
hood with a large Ford cloisonne badge in front rolls gently back
to the curved wrap around front glass. Nice round fenders and a
running board frame the cab which has a small visor protruding from
the front of the roof. The bed is all original and shows with
mahogany flooring that is separated by faded blue dividers. Easily
removable wooden stake sides allow for hauling taller cargo and add
an era-correct look to the overall design. Nicely rolled top steel
for the bed sides, and a heavily aged F O R D badged tailgate is
now closing up the back of the bed. The badging and chrome bumper,
plus don't forget the patina finished aged chrome capped steel
wheels all wrapped in 215/75R15's, and I'm truly moved, and I'm
just standing here looking at this baby.
Interior
A swing of the metal blue painted utilitarian doors reveals their
ribbed edged shiny handles and cranks along with gray tweed tufted
and stitched tweed paneling. Rust free original floors and clean
black carpet float a recovered black vinyl bench which stretches
from door to door as well as a Lokar floor mounted shifter. The
original 3-spoke steering wheels fronts the Diamond Blue full metal
jacket dash with a small eyebrow over the black face semi circle of
gauges which have white lettering. Plain and to the point as our
eyes scan across the dash with a few chrome plugs, black knobbed
pulls and the small round AM radio. More tweed graces the roof and
makes up the clean tight headliner.
Drivetrain
Lifting the large bulbous hood reveals a 302ci Ford V8 resting in
the bay where an inline 6 cylinder originally lived. A single
4-barrel carb feeds fossils and air through an Edelbrock intake and
more Edelbrock equipment dresses up the mill with chrome valve
covers and an air cleaner lid. Now a 3-speed C4 automatic
transmission is on the back of the mill. Power moves to the rear
wheels via a Dana 44 3.73 geared rear. Also noted is a fresh oil
change, coolant flush and a recent tune up.
Undercarriage
Nary any sign of invasive rust, just clean metal painted in black
and a light sprinkling of surface rust. All body undersides,
rockers, cab corners and floor pans are seen as solid and 4 wheel
power disc brakes adorn the 4 corners. Traditional leaf springs
suspension is noted both front and rear but now sport Posies Super
Slider springs both fore and aft. Headers feed spent gasses through
glasspack style mufflers ending just in front of the rear axle.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up and off to the test track. I just love these old
trucks and this one is as nice as they come. Great performance,
smooth shifting, and bias free stopping with all functions
operating as they should.
Other than commenting it is just a great build, great factory fit
and finish, a perfect patinaed look and a rust free California
history. I say not much else because my jaw is on the floor, and my
eyes wide open in amazement of this truck version of a ratted resto
mod. The Diamond Blue go getter, shot from the starting line with a
press of the gas pedal... She's a handful boys and girls!
F10D6L18938
F10-F100
D-223ci Inline 6 Cylinder
6-1956
L-Long Beach, CA Assy Plant
18938-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.
