Simply
Spectacular is how we would describe this stunning & high
end professional body-off restoration. In this case, what
started with a desire to enjoy a nice little driver,
turned into a multi-year "Six Figure" plus show quality
hauler, one that you can drive. Where do we start, well by
now, we hope you have enjoyed the 96 high resolution
photos, 20+ minute HD video (on a TV size screen) & are
looking here for the rest of the scoop. Studying this one
is certainly worth your time...
The
overall design and tasteful combination of colors were
chosen by the owner who is a well known "Cowboy Artist and
Sculptor". From there, the pros took over and brought this
functional work of art into reality. The entire build was
managed by well known So-Cal restoration specialist "Bob
Baxter" of Lakeside, paint & body by "So-Cal Speed Shop"
of Santee & interior by "Benny Gonzales" of Santee...
The succulent and very smooth all steel body is
appropriately finished in a Mercedes Benz Iridian Silver
Metallic basecoat/clearcoat and the bed surface is
completed with exotic high end hardwoods (Sapelli: native
to Tropical areas of Africa). Yes, only 1,600 very careful
and easy miles...
A true "Resto-Mod",
light body/trim modifications/upgrades include tilt hood
conversion, shaved hood emblems, chrome 56' grill shell,
polished stainless bumpers, F/R bumpers moved in to
tighten the
gaps, all body/cab door jambs welded & smoothed, converted
one piece side windows, all new glass, smoothed cowl vent,
smoothed cowl firewall seams & hood hinge areas, all new
bed w/picture framed tailgate, polished stainless bed
hardware, special polished stainless cab to running board
closures, custom fuel door, custom billet tail-lamps
w/hidden wires & the HD Video is a MUST SEE...
The
stunning body sits on a professionally modified and
finished factory chassis fitted with TCI (Total Cost
Involved) IFS fully independent front suspension, power
Rack-N-Pinion steering, tubular control arms, power front
Disc brakes, rear drum brakes, custom fitted TCI (Total
Cost Involved) Four Link coil over rear suspension and
Ford 9" rear differential housing. Rolling on polished
billet Intro 17" wheels and Nitto speed rated radial
rubber (225/50R17 front & 255/50R17 Rear)...
"Power by
Ford", resting under the hood is a professionally rebuilt
302 4bbl V-8 fitted with smooth shifting C4 automatic
transmission. Components include mild camshaft, polished
aluminum Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold,
Edelbrock 4bbl carburetor, polished billet Serpentine belt
drive system, Ford electronic ignition w/billet wire
separators, polished Ford Racing valve covers, polished
aluminum radiator, custom fabricated/polished fan shroud
w/electric cooling fan, shorty headers w/dual exhaust,
stainless hardware, braided cables, polished A/C comp and
tediously hidden wiring assemblies...
Let's get
in! The custom and supple Buckskin "All Leather & Suede"
interior by Benny Gonzales fits like a fine saddle.
Features include sculpted suede leather headliner & seat
back, sculpted multi tone door panels, high end carpet
w/custom floor mat, polished billet steering column,
Billet Specialties steering wheel, Vintage air
conditioning & heat, smoothed dash w/underside A/C vent
panel, custom Instrument Panel, Ford script gauges & led
indicators, billet floor shift, electric wipers and
more...
In
closing, I know we missed covering something on this
beauty! If your looking for a very special Early Ford
hauler, this unit should stop you in your tracks with its
overall beauty, style and professional quality. Step up
and enjoy, you will not be disappointed, PERIOD!
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