Vehicle Description
While we can love a classic truck for its honest and dependable
roots, this 1963 Ford F-100 is more about commanding our attention
by being a true street machine. With super-slick paint, an
adjustable air ride suspension, custom interior, overdrive
transmission, and serious V8 power under the hood, it's one that
can easily be driven anywhere and it look great everywhere.
If you're going to make a custom pickup, the 4th-gen F-Series
stepside is the right place to start, because it has some timeless
curves. The large indent in the sheetmetal that hugs the hood line
and wraps around the doors has the same kind of appeal as an
hourglass figure. And both the front and rear fenders have some
impressive curves of their own. It's only highlighted further on a
body that has had much of its trim expertly deleted and a
high-gloss deep green paint laid on top. There's brightwork in all
the right places, like the bumpers, door handles, and the slats of
the real wood bed. And we especially like the full chain mesh setup
across the front end. The bright Race Industries alloys come with a
nice 18/20 inch front/rear stagger for a sporty stance. And any
time you want to make it look even more aggressive, the air ride
suspension lets you dial-in your custom position.
The tan interior is a timeless color combo against the deep green
exterior, and you can see that they invested nicely here. The seat
is a full custom setup with individually bolstered backs and
individual armrests. And since it's finished in a supple leather,
you know this is absolutely comfy. The door panels, carpet piping,
and headliner coordinate with the seat for a uniform package. The
center console also matches while housing the controls for the air
ride suspension and AM/FM/CD stereo. There are more great comfort
features, including power windows and provisions for R134a air
conditioning. It's a driver-oriented setup with a modern Billet
specialties leather-wrapped wheel mounted on Ididit tilt column.
This gives you a clear view to the full Classic Instruments custom
gauge panel. Plus, there's a Lokar shifter for your right hand. You
may have noticed that the dash has a similar colorful design to the
Ford lettering on the tailgate. It's a great unifying touch, and
this is not the only place you'll see it.
The first thing that catches your eye is the full custom graphics
package that on the smooth fender walls and firewall. And in the
center is an extremely tidy and shining V8. So you'll probably win
awards for the engine bay alone. And when you look beyond the
style, you're going to see a ton of substance. This is a Chevy's
350 cubic-inch small block installed by Bad Ass Racing Engines in
2004. It has all the right performance pieces, including aluminum
heads, a Holley double-pumper four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock
intake, and shorty headers. But more than just powerful, this has
the right supporting components like a MSD ignition, steel braided
hoses, and aluminum radiator with electric fan. Bad Ass also made
the four-speed automatic transmission, and so it knows how to
handle the motor's power while also delivering comfortable
overdrive. The undercarriage photos reveal an upgraded frame, a
Mustang II-style front end, and a four-link read. Plus, you have
rack & pinion power steering, four-wheel power disc brakes, and
grippy modern tires.
The sale comes with a large file of build receipts documenting over
$60,000 invested in this pickup. It's the best of a custom build,
and it can all be yours if you call today!