Vehicle Description
Go big or go home. You've heard the saying, but now you can live it
with this 1954 Ford F-1 4x4 pickup. It's definitely big, and packs
enough blasting powder under the hood in the form of a 350 inch V8
to back up its outrageous looks. It's also still fully functional
as a truck and thanks to an updated interior, it's ready for
anything!
It seems counter-productive to build a truck that can go anywhere
then wrap it in impressive bodywork and sparkling Burgundy Metallic
paint, but that's certainly the case here. One glance down the
flanks on this big Ford hauler will convince you that a significant
amount of time went into the sheetmetal prep and the results speak
for themselves. It's not so perfect that you'll be afraid to use it
as intended, but it certainly gets more than its fair share of
appreciative glances going down the street. Bright burgundy isn't a
traditional truck color, but this 4x4 Ford wears it better than
most, and with a couple custom tricks like the cut-outs on the
hood, the custom tailgate, and the diamond tread plate that lines
the inside of the bed and toolbox, this truck is sure to stand out
more than most. Most of the OEM steel was left intact, and with the
lift kit and Chevy 4x4 frame that the body now sits on, the
original wheel houses have plenty of room for those giant tires.
The bright chrome bumpers and trim glitters against the bodywork,
and it proudly wears Ford badges on the tailgate and hood.
The list of new stuff inside is extensive and includes just about
all the soft parts. The original bench seat was dumped in favor of
a set of modern APC racing buckets upholstered in durable and
comfortable cloth that provide plenty of bolster support. Custom
diamond tread plate on the door panels match the floorboards, and
the headliner and back of the cab is upholstered with
diamond-patterned vinyl. It's got a three-spoke Grant steering
wheel and a tilt steering column, plus a few accessory gauges to
augment the Auto Meter instruments ahead of the driver, all neatly
integrated into the painted dash. A column shifter manages a TH350
3-speed automatic transmission, with a familiar lever for the
2-speed transfer case on the floor. The high seating position gives
you a commanding view of traffic and there's an AM/FM/CD stereo in
the dash that sounds great.
Something this big shouldn't also be quick, but thanks to a 350
cubic inch V8, this truck feels plenty punchy around town and
cruises easily at modern highway speeds. The chassis is from an
'80s GM pickup, so the hardware is robust and easy to service, and
the driving manners are OEM. Power steering and power front disc
brakes are probably mandatory on a truck this big, and the engine
has been augmented with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and an
aluminum intake manifold. The tidy engine bay was painted to match
the body, and showcases bright chrome valve covers and a matching
air cleaner on the small block V8. Wiring and plumbing were neatly
routed for a sanitary look, and they stuck to high-end parts
whenever possible for reliability. The suspension is augmented with
a modest lift, heavy-duty shocks, steering stabilizer, urethane
bushings, and a variety of other off-road-ready hardware, so you
don't have to worry about hitting the trails. Flashy Mickey
Thompson wheels with giant 285/75/16 Cooper off-road radials offer
plenty of traction and great looks, too.
Go anywhere, carry anything, and get a lot of attention doing it,
this rare F-1 4x4 covers all the bases. Call today!