Vehicle Description
Confidence is cool, and patina shows a self-assurance that's
becoming red-hot right now. But joining this crowd doesn't have to
mean giving up creature comforts. Although this 1953 Ford F-100 may
look like it sat in a field for 30 years, it really is a carefully
crafted cool custom. So beyond the patina appearance hides some
exciting modern conveniences, including A/C, updated chassis,
lowered suspension, and a performance-built big blockV8.
For starters, this body is all about being secretly rewarding. The
solid Ford cab and bed have been sprayed to look like it has spent
a lifetime being a workhorse. The gray paint was given the unique
appearance of being worn down into patina. It covers everything
from the bumpers, to the grille, to even the custom windshield
overhang - it's truly an impressive presentation when you see it in
person. The real wood of the truck bed is a nice finishing touch
that combines premium lumber with a worn-in character. But there's
much more to this pickup than just portraying six decades of
preservation over restoration. The first place this is evident is
on the modern Ridler alloys that have a great 18/20-inch front/rear
stagger to create an aggressive stance on this lowered suspension.
Get closer and you'll start to notice the cool pinstriping all
around the pickup, including around the custom "Bubba's Chop Shop"
logo that was created for this unique machine.
Open the door, and the pickup takes on a new attitude. It swings
open with the kind of precision and strength that reminds you how
deceptive the worn-look paint really is. The interior is one place
where this truck shows off. It has a similar custom pinstriping to
the exterior, but now that's on a dash that has a deep silver
sparkle. The bench seat likes to show off, too, with its bold red
appearance. And the more than grab attention, this newer vinyl
provides comfort that's far superior to anything that came out of
the '50s. And speaking of added comfort, there's Dynamat sound
insulation and modern R134a air conditioning blowing ice cold in
the cabin. But from the moment you grab the red and chrome steering
wheel, you realize this patina pickup is more than just a coddler.
That large SunPro tach with shift light serves a very good
purpose.
Under the hood is some serious blue oval big block power. The 460
cubic-inch V8 is usually enough for most people, but you can see
there has been a lot more added to it. The big block has been
upgraded with the bold butterfly topper, Holley four-barrel
carburetor, Edelbrock hi-rise intake, Ford racing valve covers, and
an electric fan. This power package fires up easily, which helps
you enjoy its thunderous roar even more. And underneath the skin
are all the right components to back up this monster motor. Ford's
stout three-speed transmission sends the power to a multi-link rear
suspension with adjustable coilovers, so it can easily handle the
extra torque from the big V8. Plus, up front there's a tubular
A-arm independent suspension that features power steering. Finish
it off with disc brakes and performance tires at all four corners,
and you know this one is an all-around stunner.
This Ford has an amazing attitude that tells the world you have a
different definition of cool. If you like a preservation appearance
with all the right creature comforts beneath the surface and a ton
of power, call today!