Vehicle Description
This radical 1956 Ford F100 Custom is something of a celebrity. It
was featured on the History Channel's "American Restoration" plus
numerous magazines including cover features. The theme of the truck
is that its numerous custom mods would all be environmentally
friendly. The big 460 Ford big block has aluminum heads, a tunnel
ram intake, and dual carbs. The engine generates about 550
horsepower - on 100% liquid propane. A "quick disconnect" exhaust
system, which exits in custom-molded exhaust tips in the rear
fenders. The engine and accompanying C6 automatic are painted to
match the chassis components, which are the same color as the body,
but cleared with PPG's "Soft Touch" flat finish clearcoat. The
ornate paint job features green and copper colors with lots of
flake, and it is done with PPG Vibrance Envirobase paint, a
completely VOC compliant paint system. Copper is the material of
choice for the grille, bedsides and other pieces, which were all
handmade. The copper is made from 20-ounce sheets from Revere
Copper, who utilizes 95% recycled material in their manufacturing
process. The outstanding body mods include a smoothed and louvered
hood - hinged on the side, suicide doors, and an electric hydraulic
tilt bed. With the bed up, you can view the custom painted chassis,
which features 4-wheel disc brakes and air ride suspension, the
custom build 9-inch rear end, and the copper and stainless steel
braided wiring and lines. The interior is saddle tan and black
leather with swivel seats. The smoothed dash is molded with the
center console, which houses switches for the power windows, air
ride, tilt bed, and the CD/DVD player. There are no fewer than 3
DVD screens in the cab. The steering wheel, which was built for
this truck, is copper anodized and wrapped in black leather. You
too can achieve celebrity status as the owner of this wild custom
'56 Ford F100.
