When I moved to Yea, I saw this F100 regularly in town. I assumed it was someone local and I’d eventually meet the owner. 

Turns out I did meet the owner Ron who lives in nearby Alexandra. I now often bump into him at Deluxe Rod Shop here in Yea where I shot some of these pics.

Ron was kind enough to answer a few of my questions about his and his wife Cheryl’s F100 (as well as his 32 Ford Coupe which will be in another post). 

This F100 is definitely driven often by Ron and Cheryl and is a regular sight on the roads around our area. 

◾️Name of owner - Ron and Cheryl Mills.

◾️Car make and model - 1956 Ford F100 Big Back Window.

◾️When did you get the car? 

Purchased the truck in 1992 in San Diego, California as a project. It was in a million pieces!

◾️Why do you love your car?

 I’ve always loved pickups.

◾️What restoration/modifications have been performed on the car? 

The truck took 10 years to rebuild once it was shipped home. It now has Jag suspension, front and rear. Rebuilt 351 Cleveland with 4 speed top loader gearbox. The truck has a tilt front clip and the rear guards have been widened 2” but other than that it is a mostly original all steel F100.

◾️How often do you drive your car? 

Every day. Its been on the road for 21 years.

◾️Have you always been into cars, and if so what other cars have you had? 

I’ve always been into cars since I was a kid. We also have a ’32 Ford 5 window coupe, a ’55 F100 and a ’36 Ford ½ Ton pickup.

◾️What was your first car? 

FB Holden Station Wagon.