Vehicle Description
In a world where smooth fiberglass street rods are a fact of life,
finding a unique and authentic cruiser can be challenging. Some
builds are dated and need to be modernized, while others are so
thoroughly modern they'll be dated by next year. One of the best
bets you can place is on a timeless creation like this impressive
Ford pickup. It's fully sorted automotive art that was carefully
cultivated by someone who certainly knew their way around a garage.
The parts list includes familiar items like a stroked Ford V8, a
smooth shifting 3-speed, brilliant paint and a thoroughly tweaked
interior; but it's the execution of those items that sets the truck
apart. If you've been searching for a super cool hot rod that can
be driven and shown with pride, this impressive custom is the
perfect solution!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The hot pickup's smooth and solid body began life as a
run-of-the-mill �-ton that was maintained, driven and paraded for
most of its existence. During a detailed, frame-off restoration,
that old school metal was stripped, sanded, married to fiberglass
fenders and layered in brilliant Torch Red 2-stage. At the front of
that pigment, a fiberglass shell centers a contoured grille between
a steel hood, a polished bumper and modern, dual-mode headlights
that feature polished casings. Those casings reflect steel doors,
which hang polished mirrors and polished door handles over steel,
stainless-trimmed running boards. Opposite those boards, a chopped
and filled greenhouse founds smoked glass beneath a flush-fit LED
taillight. That taillight is the same tone as a lit "'37 Ford" bed
script, which casts an intense glow under the truck's chassis.
Speaking of this Ford's bed, it's an all-steel cocoon that
stretches clean wood planks between a mirrored front panel and a
billet fuel filler. And at the back of that bed, a custom roll pan
plants LED tail lamps beneath a Ford-stamped tailgate.
ENGINE
Great looks are only part of this pickup's appeal: it also does a
very good job of going really fast and making lots of awesome
noise! Levitate the car's tidy hood and you'll find a 347 cubic
inch Ford stroker motor that churns big horsepower into ample
torque. At the top of the bright silver mill, a polished and
red-trimmed air cleaner funnels wind in to a coated Holley 2-barrel
that's cinched to a lightweight aluminum intake. At the front of
that intake, an MSD Pro-Billet distributor, sequenced to a spry MSD
coil, utilizes loomed Taylor "Super Red" wires to fire eight
massive cylinders. Those cylinders combust between polished
breathers, aluminum heads, color-keyed Ford Racing valve covers and
coated BBK headers. At the front of those headers, billet pulleys
spin a polished alternator opposite a polished AC compressor. At
the front of those ancillaries, a polished Be Cool radiator centers
a painted puller fan beneath a corrugated coolant tube. And
niceties like braided hoses, trick dipsticks, trick hood supports,
a coated fuel pump, a Lokar throttle linkage, and a smoothed and
mirrored firewall add to the truck's form and function.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Every good street rod has a solid foundation. Flip this Ford upside
down and you'll find a roster of mechanical improvements that mix
classic looks with modern mobility. A beefy 3-speed spins power
through a 9-inch axle. That smooth drivetrain rides a modern frame,
which mixes a full outfit of QA-1 coil-overs with a Mustang II
front-clip and a 4-bar rear-clip. Turns come courtesy of manual
rack-and-pinion steering. Stops are provided by power-assisted
discs and drums. There's a stainless exhaust system that snakes
through polished Magnaflow mufflers. And everything rides on
polished Billet Specialties wheels, which spin 205/50ZR17 Hankook
Ventus V12s in front of 275/40ZR18 Hankook Ventus V12s.
INTERIOR
Decked in 2-tone leather, this pickup's tidy cockpit is both
stylish and comfortable. A Torch Red dash hangs billet-trimmed VDO
telemetry above a flowing console that's centered on modern Kenwood
audio and Vintage Air climate control. Modern bucket seats wrap
tight hides over thick bolstering. Those thrones are framed in
clean carpet, plush panels, billet hardware and modern power
windows. And in front of the driver, a polished and half-wrapped
steering wheel laps a polished, tilting column.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Restoration photos
'30s Fords have aged with more grace than most, wearing a design
that's still capable of turning heads in its basic factory form.
The restorer's decision to leave those basics alone and make only
time-tested adjustments is a huge part of why this truck works so
well. With its spry motor, smooth-shifting 3-speed, comfortable
interior and vintage swagger, you'll never tire of finding this
custom in your garage. Stop watching opportunity pass you by. Add
this classic to your collection today!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a detailed, frame-off restoration
347 cubic inch Ford V8
3-speed automatic transmission
Vintage Air conditioning
Custom leather interior / Modern audio
Modern frame / Custom suspension
Power front disc and rear drum brakes / Rack-and-pinion
steering
Tastefully modified body / Torch Red paint
17 and 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels
Ford 9-inch rear axle
