1953 Ford F100 Pickup - Hotrod - Ratrod - Custom Project Or Parts Car on 2040-cars
Loves Park, Illinois, United States
Engine:351 Windsor not running
Drive Type: auto
Make: Ford
Mileage: 200,000
Model: F-100
Warranty: no - none
Trim: TRUCK
1953 FORD F100 PICKUP TRUCK PROJECT
HOT ROD - RATROD - CUSTOM
OR
PARTS TRUCK
CHOPPED TOP: 4" back window is original size and takes original glass
CHANNELED or BODY DROPPED: 4" The frame was Z-ed both in front and rear of body and floor was reworked for trans and drive shaft.
SECTIONED: body 4" bed 4" and fenders ???????????
Hood Pancaked:
FRAME & WHEELBASE SHORTENED: 10" at the same time as body drop
BED SHORTENED; 13"
BRAKES: front disk rear stock drums - pedal & master cylinder converted from frame mount to pendulum under dash, firewall mounted new power boster and master cylinder.
STEERING: Power steering box (buick ?) on the frame conected to tie rod , pump and bracket included
FUEF TANK: NEW
RADIATOR : NEW
FAN: NEW
WHEELS: NEW CHROME
TIRES: new Bfgoodrich radial T/A raised letters FRONT P215/70R15 - REAR P255/60R15
Glass: NEW stock windshield, stock rear, doors full ( no vent/wing windows)
The truck has a good start for a radical custom. A lot of work has been done but needs a lot to finish. Look at all the pictures and ask all the questions you need.
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