Vehicle Description
Arguably the best-looking pickup of the 1950s, the F-100 makes a
great-looking hot rod without much alteration at all. But when the
custom work is taken up a notch, as in the case of this particular
1955 Ford F-100, the curb appeal goes through the roof. Wicked
paint, an aggressive stance, 390 big block power, and a comfortable
A/C interior, this dialed-in Ford is miles away from your Grandad's
old hauler, yet still retains its vintage presence even with a host
of upgrades. If you crave lots of attention and the performance to
back it up, this dialed-in truck delivers in a big way.
Bright colors always work well on vintage pickup trucks, but the
particular shade of Grabber Blue is so bright and vivid that you
almost need sunglasses to look directly at it. Mixed up by
professionals, it's a basecoat/clearcoat paint that was expertly
applied over laser straight sheetmetal, and it has such a deep
luster and shine you'd think any fly that landed on it might drown.
Custom flame work was added for a bespoke touch on the front end,
and the darker blue colors chosen for the accents really work great
up against the light blue finish, especially on the hood. During
the restoration the cab was replaced with that of a '56 so it has
that beautiful wrap around windshield. Everything was very neatly
restored and fitted, so the gaps are exacting and even the big hood
fits evenly with the fenders. It's the kind of detail that you
don't notice immediately but gives the whole truck a very
high-quality look that stands up to scrutiny. Everything is steel,
too, including the running boards, and the Ford metal looks
straight as an arrow when you look down the sides. It's pretty
difficult to believe that this truck was completed in 1995, but it
certainly speaks to the quality of the build, and how incredibly
well-cared-for it's been ever since. Most of the original chrome
and stainless trim was left in place, including the grille and
headlight surrounds, the gorgeous Ford F-100 emblems on the hood,
and the bright chrome pumpers found fore and aft that provided
great contrast against the blue finish. Cool-looking taillights are
highlighted with company script on the lenses, as was the style
with original pickups from the era, while the bed is lined with
beautifully finished oak boards and stainless steel rub strips that
look so nice you'll hesitate before you haul anything dirty away
from Home Depot.
The Ford's utilitarian interior got a huge makeover, anchored by a
supple, splint-bench seat that was cut down and wrapped in gorgeous
light gray leather that's all-day comfortable. Accentuated by
elegant pleated inserts and supported by thick cushions, all
pretext of working for a living has been wiped out, creating a
luxury-oriented cockpit that's a pleasure to visit. The door panels
were upholstered to match the seat, as was the back of the cab, and
the headliner was wrapped in dark navy to mirror the look of the
plush navy carpets below. A tilt steering column with a
leather-wrapped Lecarra steering wheel makes it easy to get
comfortable, a billet shifter joins it on the column and falls easy
to hand, and there's a full set of handsome original gauges inside
a chrome bezel in the dash. A set of auxiliary gauges, including a
large tachometer in the center of the dash, were added to keep an
eye on the big block under the hood, while aftermarket options like
a Kenwood AM/FM/CD head unit, power windows, and a full R134a A/C
system were added to make the cab that much more comfortable.
Power in the form of a 390 cubic inch V8, and that genuine 'Built
Ford Tough' big block power means that this truck moves with
genuine authority. A big Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor atop a
polished intake helps build power, while the custom dual exhaust
system sounds absolutely fantastic up and down the throttle. The
forward-tilting hood covers the big engine without restricting
service access, and it looks right tucked back under the cowl and
in between the neatly painted inner fenders and firewall. A few
chrome and billet dress-up parts add some flash and the blue theme
continues with matching details like the power steering pump and
power brake booster, while a big aluminum radiator with dual
electric fans help keep the show nice and cool. Underneath, the
Ford's original frame was reinforced and fitted with a Volare front
clip with a thick sway bar, power steering, and power front disc
brakes. There's a C6 3-speed automatic transmission built with a
trans cooler and a sturdy rear end out back, so it definitely feels
like a muscle car from behind the wheel, and it can easily handle
the rigors of the modern road. The aggressively raked stance looks
great, punctuated with a shiny set of Full Moon wheels adorned with
blue 'Ford' script in the center, and it sits on staggered
245/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear BFGoodrich white-letter
radials.
Beautifully built, expertly finished, and nicely sorted, this is a
truck that will attract a lot of attention and still put a big
smile on the driver's face. Call today!
