Vehicle Description
The Ford F-series is known across the world as a hardworking truck.
That reputation is a big part of why it's earned the title of
America's Bestselling Vehicle for 40 consecutive years. Of course,
a lifetime of dedicated service should be rewarded and, for a few
chosen trucks, a leisurely retirement on the show field awaits.
This '56 Ford F100 is one of those privileged few. The product of
an extensive, frame-off build, every inch of this beast is ready
for play and primed for display. Featuring 429 cubic inches of
iconic big block, it was built for sunny day cruising. And, mixing
a custom, air conditioned cockpit with a roster choice
modifications, this Ford is destined to stand out! In the market
for a world class F100? Settle in and take a long look at our
latest pet pickup!
LIGHT THE TORCH!
Wrapping inexorable hot rod swagger in classic good looks, the
father of Ford's legendary F-Series has always been a highly
desirable line of trucks. And not surprisingly, gearheads,
customizers and 65 years' worth of fans have elevated it to one of
street rodding's greatest cultural icons. Benefitting from a
detailed, ground-up restoration that was completed by Gastonia,
North Carolina's Rick's Body Shop, this trick F100 has been
transformed into a show stopping cruiser! The build began with a
solid metal fuselage that was supplemented with custom fiberglass
running boards and widened fiberglass rear fenders. Once that
profile was professionally aligned, its svelte facets were doused
in brilliant PPG Torch Red two-stage. And today, this impressive
Effie is one sizzling classic that looks cooler than pretty much
every car at any show its owner chooses to attend!
From its reversed hood to its rounded door corners, there's a lot
of old school aesthetic on this sick '56, and the closer you look
the cooler the details get. At the front of the truck, a chromed
grille centers a bold "V8" insignia between modern headlights,
blacked out marker lights and a chromed bumper. Opposite that
blade, a forward-tilt hood flies Ford's coolest header emblem in
front of custom side badging that proudly flaunts the truck's
storied powerplant. Short and equally stylish mirrors reflect a
tinted greenhouse behind factory stainless, trick door handles and
polished wipers. A frenched antenna leads a vibrant Oak bed, which
props a billet fuel filler between stainless skid strips and filled
stake pockets. And a traditional tailgate, finished with chrome
"FORD" lettering, shades a custom rear bumper between bright LED
taillights that are reinforced by billet stands.
LEGEND POWERS LEGEND
Move the truck's convex hood and you'll find 429 cubic inches of
legendary Ford power that's been fully detailed and carefully
sorted! Nail the throttle and a billet air cleaner punches wind
through a coated Quick Fuel 4-barrel that rides tall on an
Edelbrock Victor 460 intake. That polished plane looks right at
home between polished Ford Racing valve covers, which float billet
breathers on traditional cast iron heads. Quality Painless Wiring
jolts a hot Pertronix distributor, which sequences spark though
color-keyed Accel SuperStock plug wires that trace awesome, "V8"
branded looms. The smooth mill breathes through coated Sanderson
block huggers. Polished serpentine components spin a coated water
pump between a polished alternator, polished power steering
hardware and a polished AC compressor. A polished Be Cool radiator,
paired with a small transmission cooler, cycles water around a big
electric puller fan. Custom inner fenders join a massaged firewall
and polished hood supports to create worthy framing. The
color-keyed engine features many cool details, including polished
bolt caps, billet fluid reservoirs, polished fluid lines, a
polished oil pan and trick dipsticks. And everything rides under a
custom, "429" branded engine cowl.
KIT TO MATCH
Park this Ford on a lift and it becomes very obvious that the
truck's builder remained keenly focused on show that goes. Behind
the big block, a reliable C6 3-speed makes easy work of extended
cruising, channeling power to a tough 10-bolt axle that's packed
with a posi-traction differential and smooth, 3.08 gears. That
drivetrain pushes a lowered suspension that's finished with a
trusty Chevy Nova front-clip. Turns are tight thanks to quick-ratio
Borgeson power steering. Four power-assisted discs bring everything
to a quick halt. A steady stream of acceleration is provided by a
custom fuel tank. Large-diameter pipes feed throaty Flowmaster
mufflers and polished, side-exit tips. And those boxed Chevrolet
outlets perfectly complement polished American Racing Torq Thrust
IIs, which turn 255/55R18 Toyo Proxes S/Ts in front of 295/45R20
Toyo Proxes S/Ts.
BUILT TO CRUISE
Inside this pickup, comfort is the name of the game. Plush bucket
seats wrap soft Ivory leather around power adjustment for both the
truck's driver and passenger. A carefully customized dash seats
Ford-branded AutoMeter telemetry next to Vintage Air conditioning
and remote-controlled Custom Autosound audio. A custom console
props a late-model F-150 shifter behind switches for modern power
windows. Rich red carpet crawls past billet foot pedals on its way
to custom side panels, which feature billet armrests and rad Ford
emblem door handles. A second small console dots a sculpted
headliner. And the driver spins a red-tinged billet steering wheel
around a tilting Ididit steering column.
With a reliable, well-dressed drivetrain, a killer custom interior
and clean lines all around, this Ford is dead-set on turning heads
everywhere it goes. Wanna join it in the spotlight? Call, click or
visit http://www.RKMotors.com today. Well-built customs like this
don't hang around our showroom for very long!
HIGHLIGHTS
Awesome Ford F100 resto-mod that's the product of a professional,
ground-up build
429 cubic inch Ford V8
C6 3-speed automatic transmission
10-bolt rear axle with a posi-traction differential and 3.08
gears
Modern air conditioning
Borgeson quick-ratio power steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Lowered suspension with a Chevy Nova front-clip
Custom leather interior with power-operated seats
Modern audio
PPG Torch Red paint and an Oak bed
18 and 20-inch American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels
Side-exit exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers
Build receipts
Feature article in StreetSeen Magazine
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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