1959 Ford F-100

Daily driver with a 302 engine and C4 transmission with a 9" / 3. 70 rear end. It has a front clip from a 1980 Camaro. The rear has new aftermarket mono leaf springs with a 4" drop.

Problems
-Engine burns a little oil.
-For the transmission. I have to let off the gas for it to shift into second. It shifts into 3rd without any trouble. It probably needs a rebuild. but a 4 speed TCI Transmissions would be another option.
-The paint is not so good. It looks good at a distance. but has cracks and the cab roof is flaking.
-The two side windows are cracked. This seems normal for these old trucks and I have all the catalogs to buy new glass and trim.
-The original gauges. fuel. battery. oil. generator. and speedometer are not connected. There is an add-on fuel gauge below the dash that shows full until half a tank.
-The seat looks like the original frame with a small whole in the upholstery. It is not bolted down. but I am not sure why not.
-The carpet was too thick under the gas pedal. so I removed a little. Overall. the carpet needs to be replaced.
-The head light high beam switch is not connected.
-Heater core is connected. but not the fan. Vents don't move. The cables are probably rusted.
-The rear tires are the wrong width. It has 9" rims and 7. 5" tires. The tires match the front which has 7. 5" rims (P215/75R15).
-Not really a problem. but the front wheel bolt pattern is Chevy 5x4. 75 and rear is Ford 5x5. 5 (the best solution for matching rims is to re-drill the rear axles)
-These trucks only came with a passenger key lock. I replaced it. but it is very finicky so I just don't lock it.

Nada Guides
http://www. nadaguides. com/Classic-Cars/1959/Ford/F100/1-2-Ton-Styleside-Shortbed/Values

Low retail $9. 50. but between $5. 00 and $7. 00 is what I have been seeing.

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This 1959 Ford F100 is a great example of what Blue Oval fans refer to as the third-generation F-Series trucks. or those built between 1957 and 1960. This generation was important to Ford's truck-building future as it incorporated a number of design and engineering elements to modernize its trucks and gain distance from GM and Dodge offerings. Things like full-width clamshell hoods. larger cabs. refined interiors. larger boxes and more offered a glimpse of things to come from Ford. Today. these classic pickups command very respectable price premiums and continue to offer exceptional returns. but more importantly. they bring a huge level of classic-car ownership enjoyment. Still a minority at car shows and events. pickups are huge crowd pleasers and a great ride to cruise Main Street in.

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