If you want to get attention for your business, having a rolling billboard in the form of a classic vehicle is hard to beat. There is plenty of room for advertising when you have a large surface area like the rear of this 1958 Ford F100 panel. Located in Chesapeake, Virginia, it can be found here on eBay with a requested opening bid of $2,500 and there are no bids yet. One of the drawbacks of these trucks is the large flat panels that can be a real chore to body work correctly. When done right, however, they can be truly stunning vehicles. Let’s take a closer look at this one and check out its potential.
This truck appears to be fairly rust-free, especially considering it is nearly 65 years old. There isn’t much information in the ad other than the seller believes it has been off the road since the mid-1980s. There is quite a bit of room in the cargo area, which would be perfect for a delivery business or parts runner.
The passenger area obviously needs a little work, but it appears to be complete for the most part. The dash and gauges are laid out very well in a symmetrical pattern. It looks like with some upholstery work and a little cleaning, it will be good to go.
It is pretty clear from the oxidation of the paint and grille that this truck has been exposed to the elements for a long time. Unlike other models of F100, the third generations seem to be the least supported by the aftermarket. This can make them more of a challenging restoration project, but it also makes them more unique. What is your favorite generation of F100?
Hey, Montana, by gar, it’s been a while. Always appreciate your truck posts. This truck has a lot going for it,,,,except the most impartent port[sic],,,interest. Something bakocked with that left front wheel, but all in all, pretty solid. These rarely, if ever, were saved. Just about every company had a panel truck, for smaller duties, and usually driven by a disgruntled employee that “had to make deliveries” that day. Each taking their frustration out trying to kill it. Most became tool sheds out back, so incredibly rare to actually see one intact,,,for the most part. The only hope for this, is resto-mod, lowered, clown wheels, etc, etc. and some really nice renditions, cost no object, of course, but as is, it’s an expensive tool shed.
Anyone else getting a lot of “Error 404”?
Restomodded with a tube chassis back halved as a pro street rod. Big block Ford engine and heavy duty built C-6 transmission. Swapped out front sheet metal for ’57 single headlights, It can be a real hot rod. I’d put a bright red or yellow paint job on her.
This would be a welcome project for me. Could use it with my solo woodworking business. One of my favorite vehicles over the years was a 57 f100 step side I found loaded with a 429 C6 combo under the hood. Great truck. I’d get it running and road worthy, as I did with the pickup, and put it to use basically as is!
Sadly I’ve nowhere to park it or work on it. The unfortunate side to being an urban, apartment dwelling denizen! The dreaming continues.
These are used for advertising even when they don’t run, but are even more interesting when they do run. The practical way to get a truck like this driving, safely, is to chassis swap it with a much newer model, with bigger wheels to accommodate the bigger brakes, and of course lowered, only Krusty the Klown would leave the ride height as is.
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sedan delivery’s a lill more for me. College housemate (VT cabin on 5 mi lake) had one of these (Dodge?). Think was huge. Like a less truck like DD. I’ll grab a p/u if needed occasionally. My fox-bodied wagon does all I need (tow, haul) for 85%.