Gateway Classic Cars Houston showroom is excited to offer this
unique, and very cool Omaha Orange 1961 Ford Econoline pickup.
Built by a reputable builder in the Denver, Colorado area, this
1961 Econoline was built with drivability and performance in mind.
This beauty is powered by a potent 307 CID V8 engine, which is
equipped with a newly installed Holley Terminator-X fuel injection
setup, ceramic coated shorty headers, and dual exhausts with
stainless steel mufflers. It's kept cool by a large aluminum
radiator, which is outfitted with a Spal electric fan. A 200R4
4-speed automatic slushbox handles the gear changes that send the
power out back to the Corvette IRS rear end. In addition to the
independent rear suspension, the front suspension was replaced with
a fully adjustable Heidts setup, with tubular upper and lower
control arms. This nifty truck's engine has also been moved
backward from the original location, thanks to a custom boxed
frame, thus giving it a near mid-engine layout. While having the
engine so far back might make one think it's a corner-carver, it's
not quite there yet - its center of gravity is a bit high for that;
but it definitely handles better than most drivers are going to
want to go, should they decide to explore its outer limits. The
Heidts front suspension setup also allows for the use of power rack
and pinion steering, so it's definitely easy to guide through the
corners. It also stops well, thanks to its power 4-wheel disc
brakes and meaty radial tires: sized 195/70R14's in front and
245/60R15's out back. Once you've finished exploring all of the
slick (and subtle) custom touches outside, you'll be itching to get
inside. When you open the doors, you can't help but noticing how
smoothly the doors latch and unlatch, and how crisply they close
thanks to the Audi door latches that were installed. New
weatherstripping and window felts keep things sealed (and quiet),
so that occupants can enjoy the creature comforts inside. The
interior has been well fitted with virtually all the creature
comforts you could want in a truck like this, including heat and
air conditioning, auto dimming inside mirror, power outside
mirrors, intermittent wipers, iDidit cruise control, overhead
console with outside temperature and compass heading, and automatic
headlights. There's even a trick kill switch installed (we'll tell
you what it is when you buy the truck)! The real smoked glass
windows (no window film here!) helps keep the cool in, and heat and
prying eyes out. A full set of AutoMeter gauges provide critical
information to the driver, and a trans temp gauge is tucked away
for the driver's eyes. There are subtle custom touches all over
this truck, including the LED taillights, the pinstripe down the
sides that subtly hints of the EFI that it's equipped with
("EFI/ME" neatly worked into the pinstripe motif), the custom floor
mats that are made of the same material as the carpet (thus
blending in unobtrusively while protecting the carpet), and
more...looking under the inside engine cover, one can see how far
back the engine was moved, and looking into the engine compartment,
can see the detail therein. Engine turned aluminum panels "frame"
the engine bay and speak to the attention to detail like the hidden
inner workings of a fine Swiss automatic watch: one can't see the
C�tes de Geneve on their rotors (unless they have an exhibition
back), but they're there. One can also see hints of an aircraft
motif going as well, looking at the custom touches around the side
exhaust outlets, with the polished tips: the word "Hot" is right
there in the pinstripe treatment! This 1961 Econoline pickup would
make a great vehicle for drivers wanting to take off on a long-haul
journey in a classic vehicle, yet who desire the comfort provided
by its decidedly non-vintage interior upgrades...or, you could just
zip down to the local show and maybe even bring back some trophies!
No matter what your plan might be this custom Ford will put a smile
on your face. For more information on this 1961 Ford Econoline
pickup, to see all the HD pictures and videos of it, copy the URL
below, and see it at this direct link:
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/show/HOU/1994 . Alternatively,
you may also call the showroom at (832) 243-6220 or email us at
[email protected] for more info.
