*1951 Ford F1 Custom Pickup*The Ford F1 was the start of the long
running F-Series of pickup trucks, and is one of the most beautiful
trucks of the last 75 years. Because of that, it makes a great
basis for hot rodding - and this 1951 F1 was taken to the extreme.
Walking up to the truck from the front, it has the visuals of an
old farm truck, with incredible patina on the red paint, but walk
around the side and the set of staggered 18/20-inch wheels starts
to give away there might be more to it than expected.Built by PRE
Racing in Portland Oregon, this truck is hiding quite a secret
under the hood in the form of a 4.6-liter 3-valve aluminum Ford V8,
topped with a Roush Stage 3 supercharger kit. Thanks to the TVS2300
blower and a custom dyno tune by PRE, the truck makes 505
horsepower at the wheels, which is run through a 5-speed automatic
transmission that also has a custom PRE tune. Along with these
modifications, the entire cooling system has been upgraded with an
aluminum radiator up front and an upgraded transmission cooler
beneath the truck. Power is then sent through a TAD driveline to an
8.8-inch rear end with a 3.50 limited slip differential. To make
sure the sound was right, a custom exhaust with an electronic
cut-out was also installed.Under the truck, the chassis has also
been extensively modified by Rick's Customs with extensive
reinforcements, a Billet 4-link rear end, and Heidt independent
front suspension. QA1 billet adjustable coilovers are fitted at all
four corners, and rear air bags allow for height adjustment. Front
and rear sway bars have been installed, along with Heidt drop
spindles so the car still drives nicely when lowered. Wilwood disc
brakes help slow the truck down with 6-piston front calipers and
4-piston rears, with a matching Wilwood master cylinder.On the
interior, the truck has once again been transformed with a
combination of black vinyl and Alcantara on the two heated, power
adjustable bucket seats, and a custom console between the two.
Power windows and door locks have been installed, along with a
backup camera and air conditioning. In front of the driver sits an
adjustable steering column with a 3-spoke steering wheel, with a
set of modern Dakota Digital gauges sitting behind them. A JL Audio
stereo has been installed with navigation, phone integration and
Bluetooth connectivity, and Dynamat has been fitted for improved
sound and heat insulation.Outside of the truck, Halo headlights
with additional driving lights situated in the bumper are also
giveaways that this is no stock Ford F1, and the chromework is in
exceptional condition. But to the average enthusiast, there is
nothing to suggest the seriousness of what lays under the hood.If
you love classic trucks, you already know the significance of the
Ford F1, but this example is hiding the secret of mind-blowing
performance beneath the surface. For a real hot rod built by
professionals, it doesn't get much better than this - a truck that
is almost certainly one of the best sleepers on the road.*Key
Features* * Ford 4.6-liter 3-Valve Aluminum V8 * Roush TVS2300
Supercharger w/Smaller Pulley * Custom Modern Ford Electronics *
PRE Dyno Tune for 505 Wheel Horsepower * Electronic Exhaust Cut
Out] * Custom Cold Air Intake * 5-Speed Automatic Gearbox * PRE
Transmission Tune * Transmission Cooler w/Electric Fan * TAD
Driveline * 8.8-inch Rear End w/3.50 Limited Slip Rear Gear *
Custom Chassis by Rick's Customs * Billet 4-Link Rear Suspension,
Heidt Independent Front Suspension * QA1 Billet Adjustable
Coilovers * 18/20-Inch Staggered Rear Wheels * Wilwood Brakes *
6-Piston Front/4-Piston Rear * Rear Airbag Suspension * Custom Oak
Wood Bed * Fuel Cell Relocated Beneath * Dakota Digital Gauges *
Power, Heated Seats * Backup Camera * JL Audio w/Navigation,
Bluetooth, Phone ConnectivityFor more information on this 1951 Ford
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