Vehicle Description
When it comes to 'old school cool', it doesn't get much better than
a tricked-out panel truck. Comfortably accommodating two
passengers, and boasting the uncommon ability to haul anything from
a box of chocolates to a rhino, these fabled workhorses combine the
best characteristics of a flashy coupe with the straight up utility
of a commercial truck. And, in ultimate homage to golden age
Detroit design, they seem to ALWAYS look great! The idea of turning
one of these innately cool cars into a sweet custom is really
nothing new. However, in the world of modern street rodding,
components and build quality are the defining characteristics that
separate the trophy winners from the twenty footers. Wrapping clean
Italian Leather and an incredible 547/6-speed powertrain in lust
worthy aesthetics, this impressive Ford is one of the nicest street
rods on the market. Looking for a unique way to enjoy 570
horsepower? Looking for a unique canvas that'll get the word out
about your business? Looking for a unique head turner that mixes
timeless style with killer performance? Look no further!
FLOWER POWER
Beginning life as trusted livery for a florist, this solid panel
has served three stewards throughout its decades of existence. The
most recent steward, the same guy who sank $250K in to a ground-up
restoration, initially located the truck in a church parking lot.
At the seasoned age of 13, he began meeting its second owner every
Sunday to discuss a sell. Three years later, conversation turned
into offers, $250 changed hands and the panel was driven until
1971, when it had racked up 139K miles. Well-worn but completely
rust-free, the Ford was stashed in dry storage until money could be
allotted for a complete restoration. And following a detailed
8-year build, this dipped, stripped and sealed Effie rolled out of
Emmitsburg Maryland's His Place Auto Repair wearing silky Mercedes
Silver 2-stage over original Henry Ford steel. Detailing starts
with a smoothed, tucked and contoured bumper, which frames a
Wimbledon White grille, clear parking lamps and hooded,
chrome-trimmed headlights. At the top of that grille, a domed hood
anchors 54 louvers in front of a tinted greenhouse and
chrome-capped wipers. At the base of that glass, polished mirrors
reflect guarded locks, traditional handles, a motorized cowl vent
and smoothed running boards. And at the back of the truck, polished
taillights illuminate a third polished handle, a third guarded
lock, a flush fuel filler, and a second smoothed, tucked and
contoured bumper.
FORD RACING STROKER
If you're going to tilt this Ford's hood, be ready to grab you're
jaw. No need to feel embarrassed, it's just that 547 cubic inches
of Ford Racing stroker motor tends to have that effect on
enthusiasts. That 570 horsepower beast's 595 lb./ft. of torque
begins when polished air cleaners float wind in to 750 cfm Quick
Fuel carburetors. Those coated carbs, fed through stainless lines
and a small Auto Gage pressure gauge, flood a tall Weiand intake
that's threaded to hot aluminum heads which are capped in billet
breathers and powder-coated valve covers. In front of those
breathers, a traditional points distributor shoots spark through
loomed Accel Ferro-Spiral Race Wires. In front of those wires,
powder-coated Thunderbird pulleys spin a polished alternator
opposite a polished AC compressor. In front of those ancillaries, a
custom Wizard Cooling radiator wears four SPAL cooling fans. Spent
gases float through custom, Jet-Hot-coated headers. And, despite
being a thoroughly oversized piece, the powder-coated mill looks
right at home in the truck's Wimbledon White engine
compartment.
DELIVERING THE GOODS
The bottom of this panel is no less impressive. A custom stainless
chassis traces solid floors that, during the truck's restoration,
were converted to full steel and tailored to mini tubs. At the
center of those pans, a tough Richmond 6-speed, shrouded in a
powder-coated Lakewood Blowproof Bellhousing, makes excellent use
of a 2-stage hydraulic clutch. That proven gearbox twists a custom,
hooped driveshaft, which spins a polished Winters 9-inch that's
finished with Moser 4.30 gears and trusty Moser axles. That
road-ready pumpkin drives a polished Martz suspension, which is
fitted with RideTech air bags that allow five inches of travel.
Turns come courtesy of a polished, power-assisted Thunderbird
steering rack. Solid stops occur when a polished brake booster
jolts polished SSBC calipers, which squeeze 12-inch drilled and
slotted rotors. Custom, 3.5-inch exhaust funnels spent gases
through coated pipes, an X-shaped crossover, polished tips and, as
long as you don't engage the truck's electronic cutouts, custom,
coated mufflers. And all that premium hardware rolls on American
Racing Torq Thrust IIs, which spin 255/50R17 Falken Ziex radials in
front of 285/60R17 Falken Ziex radials.
CUSTOM CRUISING
There's no shortage of street rods with custom interiors, but a
truck this cool always stands out. Installed by Main Street
Upholstery of Frederick, Maryland, the cockpit starts with chopped,
sandblasted and leather-lined seats that were sourced from a 1964
Ford Thunderbird. Opposite those thrones, a custom dash founds
Vintage Air climate control beside clean Auto Meter telemetry
that's hooded to match the truck's headlights. The driver navigates
the strip through a small Lecarra wheel, which spins between a tilt
steering column and custom Hurst shifter. And everything's framed
in plush Italian leather that's punctuated by modern power
windows.
At the end of the day, you really can't ask for a cooler street
rod. Sporting a solid body, clean paint, custom leather and a
killer drivetrain, this sweet Ford literally has it all! Looking
for a high-profile head turner with serious performance and
unbeatable appeal? Your search is officially over!
HIGHLIGHTS
One-of-a-kind Ford F100 Panel that's the product of an 8-year,
$250K restoration
Winner of multiple national awards and featured in multiple
publications
547 cubic inch Ford Racing stroker V8 with dual-quad induction and
570 horsepower
Richmond 6-speed manual transmission with a Hydraulic clutch
Winters 9-inch rear axle with Moser 4.30 gears
Modern Air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Full Martz chassis with RideTech air ride
Custom Thunderbird interior with Italian Leather
Original Henry Ford body with PPG Mercedes Silver paint
Original sales documents
Build photos and Build receipts
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
