Classic/Antique Car Repair/1955 Ford F100

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Expert: - 8/3/2010


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Hello

I've purchased a 1955 ford F100 with a 239 Cu In OHV V8 and a automatic transmission (Ford-O-Matic). The truck only has 47,289 miles on it, and i wanted to know if it is worth restoring to original condition? Thanks for the help!

Answer
Pick up trucks have become very collectable and the decision would depend on the condition of the truck and how many dollars will be needed. Depending on the quality of the restoration the truck could be worth between $16,000 and $35,000 when completed at today's prices.

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Brad Sears

Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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