Features 57-60 ford truck pics????

Decided to work on my crew cab this weekend. Started with a rusty Airforce truck, and a 55,000 mile 1 ton







Lots of work ahead, but it felt good to drive it out of the shop tonight.

 

I had one like those about 7 year ago here is 2 pictures

 

Im definitely a newb to these trucks. And, I love the stance you have. But, I am curious how you "center" the wheels in the openings. I noticed you said you move the front axle centerline and the rear moved forward...how is this accomplished?

 

LARS 2012.

Cool trucks!

 

Getting #9 road worthy. Just replaced the ugly 80s mags with stock steelies. Original paint. y-block 3 speed with over-drive.

 

Hey guys got a suspension question.. I got a 59 f100 that has a volare clip on the front and flipped rear axle and a home made notch job on the back end. Im getting ready to fix the notch and noticed I have a bunch of broken leafs springs. Ive been pricing out the springs and no matter if I get the reg spring pack ..or the mono leafs.. it all seems to be over 5-600 bucks. Im trying to keep the truck in a budget so I want to try to be a bit wise where the money is going. lots of guys tell me put leafs back in and weld the shocks back on it, and others are saying 4 link it.. and then I hear bag it. I do like it low, and the volare clip in the front takes it low enough for my needs, so it doesnt need to" lay frame" really. But I have no idea about bags, how to put a system together, what I would need.. do they just sell a kit that I can get for the rear only or do I need to piece it together?? the craziest Id go would be to let the ass end hit the ground while parked.. then up for driving.. so maybe just 1 switch? I dont need left right sideways what ever... Id like to keep the spending down.. but it seems either way I go its going to be 5-600 bucks .. Can i get a bit of advice? maybe someone that can tell me how to do a budget airbag kit.. or should i just fix the leafs and run those?
Thanks
Tony
when I bought it from previous owner



now waiting for rear end fix..

 

Thats rad^^ those stepsides are growing on me.

 

Here's mine volare front end 302 and a t5

 

Got my parts truck hauled home. I now have a big window crewcab. Going after another parts truck with a short wide box, tomorrow.



This was a 3/4 ton with a lot of rust for our area. it will also provide some much needed pieces for my panel.

 

The panel is a major project, but I have rounded up all of the parts. After clipping the back of the crewcab I have learned a few tricks.



Pictures of the crewcab progress soon.

 

Are you guys running dropped spindles?

 

Contact your local spring shop and have them rebuild your spring packs. It should be way cheaper than buying new ones. I would shy away from the mono leafs as your truck will be dragging ass with the axle already flippped and they ride typically like shit. I may have an extra set of leaf springs. I'll check.

 

That grille is cherry!

 

Thanks Matt!

 

Here is my 57 that i am currently in the process of building with my dad.. it was originally a 4x4 long bed but now we are cutting it down to a 6 foot bed with air ride suspension at all 4 corners. when all is said and done it will be powered by a 408 stroker.. more pics to come soon.

 

Finally got some pictures of the big window conversion.







Still have a long ways to go, but progress is being made.

 

Here's mine. 59 big window.

 

Nice 59 Big window. What color was it from the factory? Been thinking about spotlights on my crewcab, I'm going for a modified fully loaded look.

 

Wasn't 59 the first year of a factory 4X4? I could be reading more into it than I should. Hope you didn't cut up a rare conversion.

 

My buddy, Tom's 60. 361 chrysler, typewriter drive with a Cordoba front. Nice truck. I think I put more miles on it than Tom does.

 

who makes good door weatherstrip for these trucks? my seal was new but was so thick that the doors wouldnt close. Thanks!

 

Had the same problem. On my second door I shaved off some material and drilled relief holes so the air would squeeze out and collapse the seal.

 

It was two tone, blue and off white...forget the color codes. Spotlight was on it when I got it and it works awesome! I love it but it needs a handle though. I'd love to find another one for the passenger side.

 

that spot light is awesome!

 

I just ordered soft seals,where did you get yours?over priced,I thought!I hope they dont give me crap,adjusting doors is an art,I swear!