Vehicle Description
SEE . . 1957 Ford Custom Styleside Pickup The Ultimate "Rat Rod"
3.9L 4BT Cummins TurboDiesel RideTech Air-Ride Suspension on Custom
Restoration Frame 4 Link Rear Suspension 5-Speed Manual with
Overdrive Vintage A/C and Heat VIN: F3517K41885 Evolve Motors and
Chicago Car Club are pleased to present this 1957 Ford Custom
Styleside Pickup! There are so few cars out there that everyone can
appreciate, no matter their automotive preferences. This Ford "Rat
Rod" Pickup is the perfect example of one of these
impossible-not-to-love cars. It has the utilitarian charm of an
old, well-used pickup, but its modernized amenities make it a
usable and practical driver. Exterior: Patina, patina, patina. With
a custom restoration frame underneath, we're all for exposed rust
and mismatched coloring on this truck's body panels. The burnt reds
of the front end contrast beautifully with the remnants of teal in
the rear and the wood-lined bed. The body was left mostly original
and cleared over to lock in the years of aging and panel
marinating. This truck has new glass and new seals throughout, as
well as New Port Engineering wipers. Chrome and trim looks
consistent throughout. They tastefully retain their dings and
blemishes that add to the vintage feel of this truck. 20" deep-dish
Detroit Steelie wheels are in like new condition and suit the truck
perfectly. The bed of the truck is raised along with the wheel well
tubs to accommodate the oversized wheels and suspension travel. You
will also notice the huge 45 degree exhaust stack that comes
through the bed and sits right behind the cab. RideTech air-ride
suspension allows the ride height to be adjusted from inside the
cabin; fully aired-out this truck looks seriously cool. Interior:
Inside, this truck has an original-style instrument cluster with
new gauges. Dash and door panels are body-colored and show patina
much like the exterior. There is a bench seat with a custom baja
blanket cover, as well as Vintage Air to keep the cabin cool. Gear
lever is an oversized, Big-Daddy-Roth-style unit. The undermount
cluster houses the Ride-Tech control unit and gauges so you can
actively adjust the ride height while in the cab. Under the Hood /
Underbody: What lies underneath is what really sets this truck
apart from your standard "rat rod". Under the hood there's a 3.9L
4BT Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with an aluminum radiator and
aluminum intercooler. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a
5-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Ride Tech shocks, air
valves and tank with Air Lift 2,600lb bags meet a custom fabricated
Mustang II independent front suspension and Johns Industries 4-link
rear axle housing with a Quick Performance Ford 9-inch center
section. Power-vented disc brakes and power rack-and-pinion
steering make this truck very usable as well as a hydraulic clutch.
Under the hood there are also quad trumpet air horns, which can
surely make your presence known. 20" deep-dish Detroit Steelies sit
on new low-profile Toyos (F: 245/35/R20 and R: 315/35/R20). Then
engine runs flawlessly and always fires right up, hot or cold. This
truck is built to cruise and it runs just as great as you would
ever hope. Since the build was completed, the truck has seen just
over 2,000 miles of use. Running/Driving: This truck is an absolute
pleasure to drive. It runs great and the bulletproof turbodiesel
powerplant is confidence inspiring. The suspension is easily
adjustable and has settings that give it the best overall ride. It
has enough torque to bring down a building; the builder tells us
power output is around 160hp and well over 400 lb ft of torque! It
really gets up to speed quickly and is surprisingly quick. It idles
nice and smooth and revs without hesitation. The transmission (from
a 90s Ford) shifts easily with the help of a hydraulic clutch. The
truck tracks straight under acceleration and stops just the same
