I have not done any work to the crew, but while I was home I got a 460 with a C6 trans and a gear vendor to give it the overdrive it needs. Kind of stoked about it but really sucks having to work on the road and nothing gets done to the truck. Could be worse, be unemployed, no money, and no...

Stageway( a division of Armbuster corp.) and Crown (North America) Orville metal supply are just to name a few of the after market companies. Not sure of how far back they go but they had crews in the 50's. Hope someone else has some info.

Big Jim u r correct. I did a little research on this truck. It is a 1960 on a 77 F-250 chassis. Has a 602 cubic inch motor. He was trying to sell it not sure if he did

I realize this is an old thread. But I am going to comment. This is an example of Ford farming out their work in the early days. Notice the external door hinges that is a dead give away. There are about 4 or 5 companies that did these conversions. Ford has more of a gap between the doors. There...

DNFXDLI I want to say thanks for all the help with the build thread.

I believe the first in house crew was in 65. Before that they were farmed out to other companies. Usually ones that have external door hinges were farmed out to other companies. If u notice the front wing vent is different from the back. I have found some of the 80's truck that have the same...

considering the age really nice shape

inner fender panels

straight hood

right side fender

fender

rust free

rear gate

nice straight tail gate

big back window

driver door needs TLC Minor bodywork

nice cab and bed

inner fenders, nice shape

valance

valance

fenders rust free for another 57

hood

parts and clips

mustang II front end, frame painted

wanted different valve covers

My crewI have a basket case. A good start, I have most of the parts. The only rust is in the front where the front mount for the cab is. I bought a new set from Carolina Classics. I have to finish my 56 first. Working out of town limits my production but it will happen!!!!

sits on a 350 frame

Disc brakes, and power steering

bed looks offset because it also sits on a 4x4 on frame