Vehicle Description
This 1952 Ford F-1 Restomod pickup is one of those vehicles that
would be a smoking hot deal even at a higher price. Featuring a
spectacular, comprehensive nut-and-bolt build, it was expertly
finished to a very high standard and runs with fuel-injected
big-block power under the hood. Built to collect trophies, it's
also wonderful to drive with lots of hidden goodies like power
4-wheel disc and a sporty suspension, and comes wrapped in an
exciting Viper Red wrapper over an elegant tan leather interior. If
you're looking for a no-excuses pickup that's a bargain at almost
any price point, then your search is over.
One could spend a lot of time poring over the beautiful Viper Red
paint on this truck before finding much to complain about.
Completed in 2017, the finish is deep, with a luster and shine that
only modern urethanes can truly provide. It's not a perfect paint
job, but who wants an undriveable trailer queen anyway, but it's a
top driver-quality finish that will easily dominate the local car
show scene. That sheetmetal underneath was expertly finished as
well (and yes, it's all steel, with the hood, fenders, and running
boards included) and is very smooth today, along with even gaps and
panel alignment that can only come from long hours of tedious
fitting and adjusting. Even though there are a few custom
modifications like some shaved emblems and door handles, a custom
tailgate, and gorgeous wood bed inside - it still has that stand-up
old school look that has always made these Ford trucks so darn
popular. The cab looks practically new, showing off drip rails that
have probably never seen rain, and the slick bed has capped and
smoothed rails up top and beautifully finished, light-stained wood
and chrome rub strips inside that make it look like a dance floor.
You'll think twice before you throw any dirt back there, although
it's still certainly capable of hauling, and if you look closer
you'll see that the gas tank was relocated back there for safety
purposes. The builder's wanted the slick paint to do most of the
talking, so there's not a ton of chrome and brightwork left,
although the front grille, bumpers, and remaining trim on the hood
are all is fantastic condition, providing just enough contrast to
make that finish really pop. This Blue Oval Beauty is absolutely
dialed-in.
The comfortable tan leather interior has a very modern feel, with a
fit and finish that you just don't expect in most vintage trucks
thanks to the expert job done by the pros that put it together. The
comfortable leather bench seat looks like it's never been sat in,
and it's been upholstered in a gorgeous leather hide that matches
the leather-and-suede custom door panels at the flanks. Coupled
with a beautifully lined cabin, taut headliner above, and fresh
carpets below, the tan cabin feels incredibly plush and beautifully
put-together, and even though it was finished a few years back it's
obvious this truck has barely been used ever since. And by now
you've noticed that gorgeous Viper Red dash and custom center
console, cool right? Two big Omega Kustom Instrument gauges were
mounted ahead of the driver to keep an eye on the powerful motor,
billet Vintage Air A/C controls were centered in the middle and
pump freezing A/C through the vents installed underneath, and the
chrome trim accents against the red steel backdrop of the dash
perfectly mirror the exterior theme. That custom-fabricated center
console was seamlessly integrated into the dash, and it houses a
big Omega Kustom tachometer that matches the main gauges, a
uniquely sculpted Lokar shifter that manages the automatic
transmission below, and a Pioneer double-din AM/FM/CD/AUX/BT stereo
that manages the tunes inside. A leather-rimed billet steering at
the helm of the cockpit was installed in the correct upright
position, so this F-1 actually feels like a vintage truck behind
the wheel, although the brightly polished column, horn-ring, and
even the billet pedals remind the driver that this is a high-end
modern build.
Big power comes from a built-up, fuel-injected 454 cubic inch V8
motor under the big clamshell hood. Constructed by notable
engine-builder Don Ewing, the reworked big block was upgraded with
aluminum heads, a Weiand Stealth aluminum intake, a Fi-Tech
electronic fuel-injection system, HEI ignition, and block-hugging
Summit long-tube headers, it has plenty of punch up and down the
throttle. The engine bay is ultra-sanitary with plenty of detailed
and polished components, black Bowtie valve covers and a matching
air cleaner, and a careful routing of the lines and hoses to keep
them organized and out of sight. The new suspension has been
beefed-up with a Heidts Mustang II-style front end with Speedway
Motors upper and lower tubular A-Arms, upgraded coils, shocks, and
leaf springs, and a fully boxed frame. Power rack-and-pinion
steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes ensure an easy drive every
time out, while the TH400 3-speed automatic transmission was
built-up with a shift-kit, 3000-stall convertor, and a B&M
torque convertor to handle all that added horsepower. It shifts
smoothly and is very responsive off-the-line, although with a big
12-bolt rear end filled with 3.73 posi-traction gears it can easily
handle itself at highway speeds as well. Everything underneath is
highly detailed, shiny, polished, and painted to look its best,
making this a truck that needs no excuses on the show field or out
on the road. Flashy 18-inch Foose wheels fill those fat fenders
using 245/40/18 front and 275/45/18 rear blackwall performance
radials.
Look at the details, the quality, and the components that went into
this build and then think about how much time and effort it
required to make it look this pretty. All that for less than
$62,000? You need to call right now!