Vehicle Description
Custom-chopped and ready to rumble, the 1951 Ford F-1 Rat Rod
announces itself with an aggressive orange exterior accented by
tribal graphics. Far from ordinary, a vintage '37 LaSalle grille
adorns the front end, creating a unique face that sets apart from
factory F-1s. Clever custom touches elevate the build-old-fashioned
handsaw repurposed as a rear bumper, wrench-shaped door handles,
and a sun visor. The wooden bed with front-mounted gas tank
enhances the functional hot rod aesthetic, while 5-spoke matte
black wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A 205/60R15 tires
anchor this menacing machine to the pavement.
Inside, the black interior has that perfect
thrown-together-but-totally-functional vibe that defines the rat
rod philosophy. Salvaged 2006 Ford Taurus bucket seats offer modern
comfort in this vintage beast, while the carpeted floors, rear cab
walls, and headliner give a surprisingly finished feel to this
deliberately unfinished creation. The jury-rigged dashboard hosts a
Grant GT steering wheel, with a Sunpro tach and auxiliary gauges
bolted underneath keeping tabs on the mechanical heartbeat below.
The rebel spirit continues with an AM/FM CD player stashed away in
the glovebox pumping tunes through kick panel speakers, proving
that even outlaws appreciate good music while cruising.
Motivation comes from a 351 Windsor V8 connected to a C4 3-speed
automatic transmission, making for a potent powertrain combination.
The engine breathes through an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor
sitting atop a high-rise aluminum intake, while custom long-tube
headers expel gases through side pipes that exit at the cab
corners. Ford Racing valve covers add a touch of performance flair,
and an aluminum radiator with electric fan keeps temperatures in
check. Power steering and power front disc brakes make this Rat Rod
surprisingly manageable despite its aggressive appearance, while
the Ford 8-inch rear end (sourced from a 1967 Ford Fairlane)
transfers power to the pavement through a leaf spring
suspension.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 351 Windsor V8 Engine
• C4 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Edelbrock 4-Barrel Carburetor
• High-rise Aluminum Intake
• Custom Long-tube Headers
• Side Pipe Exhaust
• Ford Racing Valve Covers
• Aluminum Radiator with Electric Fan
• Power Front Disc Brakes
• Power Steering
• Ford 8-inch Rear End from 1967 Ford Fairlane
• Leaf Spring Suspension Front and Rear
• Orange Paint with Tribal Graphics
• Chopped Cab
• '37 LaSalle Grille
• Custom Handsaw Rear Bumper
• Custom Wrench Door Handles
• Cab Sun Visor
• Wooden Bed
• Front-mounted Aftermarket Gas Tank
• 5-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
• BFGoodrich Radial T/A 205/60R15 Tires
• Tinted Headlamps
• Black Interior with Bucket Seats from 2006 Ford Taurus
• Carpeted Floor, Rear Cab and Headliner
• Grant GT Steering Wheel
• Sunpro Tachometer
• Auxiliary Gauge Cluster
• AM/FM Single CD Player in Glovebox
• Aftermarket Speakers in Kick Panels
Built for those who dare to be different, the 1951 Ford F-1 Rat Rod
combines classic truck bones with hot rod attitude. Featuring
custom bodywork, modern performance upgrades, and countless unique
details, this orange brawler offers both visual impact and driving
enjoyment for the true individualist. Call today!
