Vehicle Description
Take a nice mid '80s pickup like this Ford, update it with some
fresh suspension components that make it drive better than it did
when it was new, add a few custom touches to the interior, and you
end up with one of the nicest F150s that you will ever drive. Or
own. Because that's what you will want to do once you drive this
truck.
Let's start by checking out the cool paint job before we dive into
the rest of the details. After proper preparation of all the body
panels as well as the solid bed cover, a unique color of paint
called Chop Top Silver was laid down. Then the hood was blacked out
and a bold black stripe was laid down the side. The tailgate
continued the theme with a blacked out the center. Trim all that
black with Red pinstriping, and you have a sweet looking paint job.
Compliment that with a blacked-out grill, paint the bumpers black,
and go with black for the mirrors and window trim, including for
the sliding back window in the cab. At that point you pretty much
have to go with black wheels, so they did. The tilt up bed cover
looks sweet in its expanse of Silver over a bed that received its
share of love during the prep and paint too.
Open the door and get ready to be pleasantly surprised. This is not
your basic work truck. The entire interior appears to be brand new
from the door panels with power window and lock switches at your
fingertips to the carpets. But what will probably jump out at you
first is the deep bucket seats that are black cloth with red
stitching. They offer great back and leg support and are super
comfortable. A 4-spoke GT steering wheel mounted on a tilt column
looks good and feels good in your hands. The dash is stock XLT
except for an aftermarket stereo that has been added for your
listening pleasure which is AM/FM/CD/ Bluetooth and iPod
compatible. The ventilation controls include those for the R134 A/C
system that will keep you nice and cool on those hot summer days.
There is a late model Ford shifter for the automatic transmission
and a custom center console that provides nice storage and a
comfortable armrest.
The engine and drivetrain on this truck have received as much
attention as the body and interior. Pop the hood and you will find
a nicely appointed 5.8-liter engine with plenty of signs of good
routine maintenance. All the belts and hoses appear to be new and
the A/C compressor was recently replaced. The stock air topper is
nicely polished up announcing the 5.8 with a 4-barrel carb
underneath it. Ford Motorsport valve covers also look sharp and
long tube headers are tucked down in there which lead back to a
chambered exhaust system with an X pipe that gives the truck a
healthy rumbling sound. Power is sent back through a 4-speed with
overdrive automatic trans. The whole brakes system has been
serviced up nicely with front disc brakes ready to haul this truck
to a quick stop. The steering and suspension system have seen some
nice upgrades with tubular components, Delrin bushings, and sway
bars providing greatly improved handling and road feel.
Come on down and check this truck out. Take it for a ride. You may
just want to drive it on home.