1956 F100 Crew Cab Project Started - LOTS OF PICTURES
#331
Well gang.... progress continues.
last weekend ended with some hardware painting.
Then it was time to start installing the painted parts.
I started by reinstalling the crank pulley.
Then moved on to the other drive components.
including the water outlet/oil filter housing.
The ac pump, and power steering pump are currently drying. I should be able to install them tomorrow.
The mail man should be bringing me new power steering lines (pressure and return) this coming week. Which will be installed next weekend.
last weekend ended with some hardware painting.
Then it was time to start installing the painted parts.
I started by reinstalling the crank pulley.
Then moved on to the other drive components.
including the water outlet/oil filter housing.
The ac pump, and power steering pump are currently drying. I should be able to install them tomorrow.
The mail man should be bringing me new power steering lines (pressure and return) this coming week. Which will be installed next weekend.
#332
Well it was time to start mocking up the front inner fenders. I decided to cut up my originals before slicing into the new ones I purchased.
The first cuts were close... but not quite.
so another line was laid down.
and yet another cut was made.
bingo!
Then I trimmed off the front and rear tails
and duplicated everything to the drivers side.
The first cuts were close... but not quite.
so another line was laid down.
and yet another cut was made.
bingo!
Then I trimmed off the front and rear tails
and duplicated everything to the drivers side.
#333
I've decided to run the crown Victoria radiator.
Way Way Way after deciding to purchase a brand new mid fifty radiator for the ole 272 V8 I was going to run originally.
ohh well... Either I will use it someday of find somebody that wants to purchase it.
Here is the crown vic radiator sitting about where it will end up.
I have to get some plate cut out and start adapting the stock crown vic mounts to the 56 radiator support.
Way Way Way after deciding to purchase a brand new mid fifty radiator for the ole 272 V8 I was going to run originally.
ohh well... Either I will use it someday of find somebody that wants to purchase it.
Here is the crown vic radiator sitting about where it will end up.
I have to get some plate cut out and start adapting the stock crown vic mounts to the 56 radiator support.
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#338
Jules,
I had intended on running the original style radiator. In fact purchased a brand new radiator from mid fifty. However I purchased a radiator for the 272 v8. I cannot bring myself to have that brand new radiator modified.
So I decided to run the crown vic one. I don't think it looks bad. I much prefer the stock look, but dropping another $400 on a radiator is out of the question right now.
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#340
AHHHH..... Now I see what you were getting at. I actually sold two original radiators after I purchased my new radiator. But I do like your thoughts.
I was thinking that I might purchase an aluminum oem style radiator off fleabay once the truck is running as a finishing touch. I know I can also get aluminum overflows and power steering tanks for the crown vics and mustangs.
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I seen dynamic's work from past threads I think he can knock out both with ease. I always loved the pic when they questioned his roof support of him standing on it. I smile every time I think of it.