Vehicle Description
This good-looking 1955 Ford F-100 pickup colors outside the lines a
bit and is all the better for it. Full of innovative details and
neat tricks that you don't see on run-of-the-mill trucks, it's a
fantastic hauler that proves creativity in the rodding world isn't
dead.
The shape is instantly recognizable and there aren't many
better-looking pickups than the mid-50s Fords. Maybe it's the
pugnacious attitude or the fat fenders, but they just look right.
Add a bit of rake and the transformation is even more remarkable.
Looking closely, you'll find that a few bits were altered here and
there, including shaved door handles, the hood was cleaned up a
bit, and the tailgate was smoothed, but none of it disguises the
handsome lines. All the sheetmetal was smoothed and then several
coats of gloss black paint went on. It's got some age on it today,
so it's not perfect, but nobody's going to notice when you're
cruising down the road. The tailgate, of course, has a smooth panel
to disguise things a bit and the floor of the bed itself is
handsome wood, not painted steel, so it adds some contrast. If you
like the look, there's a lot that could be done to make this truck
a show-stopper without a huge investment.
It's even cooler inside, where the original bench has been replaced
by a set of grippy bucket seats separated by a center console. The
black and silver upholstery complements the black bodywork and
gives the vintage pickup a high tech look that works well. That
billet steering certainly looks right in the old Ford, and the
factory instrument panel has been filled with modern Dolphin gauges
to keep a closer watch on the warmed-over small block under the
hood. A Kenwood entertainment system has been neatly built into the
center console, which also has a faux carbon fiber look that's
pretty slick. A Hurst T-handle shifter manages the automatic
transmission underneath and heavy-duty Ford floor mats keep the
black carpets looking neat.
Instead of the usual garden-variety Chevy powerplant, this one
packs a Plymouth 360 cubic inch V8, which came complements of the
same vehicle that donated the front clip. The top end has been
recently reworked and includes a Holley 4-barrel carburetor,
Edelbrock intake manifold, and a set of chrome valve covers.
There's a big aluminum radiator up front, complete with electric
fan, and power steering makes it easy to handle. A dual exhaust
system with long-tube headers and smooth-sounding mufflers was
custom crafted just for this truck, and you'll find that the
versatile Plymouth front end with torsion bars gives this truck
great ride quality. A 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic
transmission is a neat fit in the vintage Ford and new shocks have
been installed all around. Flashy 18-inch American Racing wheels
look suitably aggressive and wear 255/45/18 blackwall radials that
fill the fat fenders properly.
A little out of the ordinary? Sure, but only enough to make it
stand out. Appreciating details and doing your own thing is the
core of rodding, and this awesome Ford definitely nails it. With a
little TLC and time, it could be an impressive cruiser, all at a
very reasonable price. Call today!