Vehicle Description
1962 Ford F-100 2wd. short bed Unibody pickup . A mild custom build
featuring techniques of the late 1960's through early 1970's. video
#1 here > https://youtu.be/i3OcmDGvpu8?feature=shared video #2
here (discussing the restoration)
https://youtu.be/91jANAaaFmE?feature=shared Mechanical: The period
correct driveline system is completely rebuilt utilizing a 1965
Galaxie 289 cid. 2bbl. V-8 engine with a 1972 heavy duty 3 speed
automatic transmission. All related and or bolt on parts to
function are also replaced with new or properly serviced as
required. The original 9 inch rear end, with brake assemblies, were
retained and re-built as well utilizing a custom built driveshaft
to finish the connection. The original front end components are all
new or rebuilt, with the addition of power disk brakes with power
booster. The two tone colors are period correct from Ford,
including the interior. An all electric one piece instrument
cluster was utilized as is an in dash vacuum gauge. The rear
bumpers are 1968 Corvette, fronts are 1958 Cadillac. Both being
heavily customized for fit and finish. The custom wood bed inserts,
and trim, were built and installed in an antique boat shop to
utilize 4 different wood species. It is removable if desired
leaving no trace of ever being there. The builder thoroughly
enjoyed building this exact truck as remembered, cruising through
my High School student parking lot in 1972. This body off the frame
effort took 6 years of nights and week-ends along with a trip from
the SouthWest Colorado to Its new home in upstate New York.
"Shorty" as it was named , was entered in 2 regional antique and
classic car shows this last season and awarded first in class both
. All the receipts and part numbers have been retained.
