Vehicle Description
You can buy new trucks on the showroom floor that aren't as
dialed-in, great-looking, and all-day comfortable as this 1954 Ford
F-100. And we can safely assume that none of them come with a
matching enclosed trailer. Packing plenty of V8 power, a
high-visibility paint job punctuated with some excellent vintage
pinstripes, and plenty of creature comforts that vastly improve the
ride experience, this turn-key Ford pickup is one of those rare
haulers that really can do it all.
There's no denying that the mid-50s Ford pickups were some of the
best-looking tools ever built. With a slightly aggressive,
forward-canted attitude up front, lowered stance, and reworked step
side bed out back, the curvy bodywork of this fully restored 2nd
generation F-Series truck manages to perfectly balance that classic
American pickup look with a sporty, upgraded curb appeal. A vivid
paint job is a must if you want to showcase your ride, and the
Peacock Blue finish on this hauler is flat-out impressive. Art Deco
and pastel colors always work best on '50s-era rides, and the
modern materials used to coat the curvy bodywork elevate this F-100
to another level. Bright paint is the perfect complement for the
stock clamshell hood, round fenders and quarters, and redesigned
doors on the '54 pickup, with a smooth, uniform look that
practically glows as it cruises down the street. Fit and finish are
great driver-quality all around, and while it does show some signs
of age and imperfections, it's exactly the kind of strong
driver-quality truck you can get in, turn the key, and drive
cross-country while collecting thumbs-up gestures along the way.
Note how well the big doors fit, how the big domed hood sits almost
perfectly flush with the fenders, and the step plates on the
running boards are period-perfect touches that weren't forgotten
during the restoration. Vintage-style, hand-drawn pinstripes on the
hood, cab, and tailgate add a ton of character to the build, and
the inside of the bed was finished off with gorgeous, dark-stained
wood flooring and color-matched rub strip slats that hold it all
together. The builders loved that Peacock Blue color so much they
covered the bumpers, grille, and even the accompanying rear trailer
in the same shade, resulting in a uniform look that pops off the
screen.
The interior is a mix of newer technology and old-fashioned
hot-rodding ingenuity, working together to form an honest,
comfortable cabin ready for long hauls. There was a lot of money
spent here to get it into its current condition, and while the
build is likely over a decade old or more, it looks a fraction of
that age inside, thanks to gentle care inside. Late-model bucket
seats are the star of the cab -split by a matching storage console
and flanked by matching door panels at the flanks - and the gray
vinyl upholstery they've been covered in really looks great. The
modern materials inside wear like iron and have been well-cared for
since the build was completed. With light gray carpets, rubber
floormats down below, and a matching gray headliner above,
everything ties together quite nicely with the bright blue
bodywork. All the exposed metal inside was covered in Peacock Blue
paint, including the dash that features more of that custom
pinstripe work we saw outside. Modern conveniences include R134a
A/C, an Alpine AM/FM/CD/AUC head unit that powers upgraded speakers
inside the kick panels, and a leather-wrapped Grant steering wheel
mounted atop a tilt column. A billet instrument panel ahead of the
driver maintains a cool '50s shape. Still, it is filled with
white-faced Dolphin analog/digital instruments that keep a closer
eye on the upgraded drivetrain below. And if you need the extra
storage space, the trailer out back is simply a converted former
U-Haul unit that was quickly painted to match and shod with flashy
alloys.
Power in the form of a 350 cubic inch V8 Chevy small block means
that this truck moves with genuine authority. The paint-matched and
detailed engine bay handle the powerful engine without restricting
service access, and it looks right tucked back under the clamshell
hood and in between slick Peacock Blue inner fenders. A few bright
dress-up parts add some flash, with chrome valve covers, chrome
pulleys, and an accompanying chrome air cleaner up top, and it's
obvious that the builders knew exactly what makes a Ford go fast: a
Chevy engine. An Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor atop an Edelbrock
aluminum intake helps in that same regard, an upgraded wiring
harness and HEI distributor ensure the small block fires with ease
every time, and the giant aluminum radiator up front keeps the
temperature at bay. Underneath, Ford's original frame was fitted
with a Nova front subframe with independent suspension, power
steering, and power front disc brakes upgraded with drilled and
slotted rotors. The 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission shifts
smoothly with an overdrive gear perfect for long cruises, sending
power to the 10-bolt rear end out back, while the Flowmaster dual
exhaust system plays the perfect soundtrack for this truck. Shiny
chrome wheels fit the truck perfectly and carry staggered 225/75/15
front and 235/75/15 rear radials that stuff the wheel wells
perfectly.
Classic trucks never go out of style, and this dialed-in Ford F-100
has all the right ingredients of a perfect cruiser you can show off
with great pride. Call now!
