The 1951 late model Ford F-100, officially designated as the F-1,
was the first model of Ford's F-Series trucks. The F-1 featured a
new cab design giving more room, and wider front fenders giving an
aggressive appearance. The rugged utility, timeless style, and
innovative new look have become a customizers icon of trucks.
Ford's legendary F-Series has captured Americans Hot Rod culture.
The handling is like no other '51. The steering is tight with no
wondering at the wheel at HWY speeds. The Suspension is form but
has a comfortable ride thanks to a Chrysler New Yorker torsion bar
front suspension. This system offers a smooth ride and easy
ride-height adjustability. It provides excellent handling. The
powerful 408ci has a quick wrap-up to speed... no hesitation at
all. The Chrysler 360ci SBC featuring a 4.00-inch stroke
crankshaft, 6.123-inch connecting rods, forged pistons, and 4.030
bore. Using a balanced rotating assembly with reworked cast iron
heads, performance dual-plan high-rise intake with a Edelbrock
Performer #1408 600CFM with an electric choke. Horsepower/Torque is
rated at +375HP / 460 ft./lbs. The compression of 10:1 runs on
standard pump gas. The deep growl is from 2.5-inch dual exhaust
with an "H" pipe and side dump rectangular, rolled edge exhaust
tips. A Chrysler all aluminum A-727 3-speed automatic transmission.
A 9-Bolt Chrysler New Yorker axle rear end with 3.55. The rear is
fully adjustable with new air-shocks independent passenger and
driver's side. The menacing lowered stance with 5-spoke chrome 19x8
and 20x10s wrapped in Laufenn S FIT AS performance tires. Upgrade
to front disc brakes with chrome CPP master cylinder (Classic
Performance Products). CPP are High-Quality brake components. A
Ididit chrome steering column with self-canceling turn signal, and
5-posistion tilt. Heater / defrost with a 3-speed fan. Custom
two-tone interior done in black and gray. A full array of Stewart
Warner individual retro-styled "Wing" gauges. Include the
following; oil pressure, fuel level, voltmeter, water temp, and
speedometer. A modern stereo system features an AM/FM digital
tuner, Bluetooth built in, a USB port. The '51 is a 6.5-foot bed
pickup with deluxe wood. A fully functionable tailgate. This is one
loaded '51 custom. If you're looking for that top level consistent
show winner look no further. It just does not get any nicer than
this!
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