1956 Ford Big Window F-100 Ks Pittmans Gasser Tow Vehicle Recreation on 2040-cars
Perkasie, Pennsylvania, United States
Engine:455 olds
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Model: F-100
Mileage: 7
Trim: deluxe
Year: 1956
during the gasser wars of the 60s, KS "tiger" Pittman was one of the best known gasser pilots. in his poppy red supercharged 40 willys and later a similar 33 willys he regularly battled it out with the likes of Ohio George, Big John Mazmanian and Stone Woods and Cook. in 2011 KS Pittman passed away, but thanks to racing enthusiasts who have cloned his former race cars, his legacy lives on. thanks to a close friend of Pittman another part of his racing history can be relived with the building of this beautiful f-100 pickup. this truck is a clone of the real tow vehicle Pittman used to haul his dragcars thru out the country. the real truck logged a million loyal miles for Pittman before it was stolen, stripped and left for dead in mexico. the truck was built by a life long friend, who finished the truck several years before Pittmans death, Pittmans actual autograph is on the dashboard and the aircleaner. much of the work on this truck was performed at Tinnys Street Rodz in Sellersville pa. Tinnys shop turns out some unbelievable workmanship and this truck is a shining example. great effort was made to track down and use correct period parts while updating certain pieces to make the truck more currently streetable. like the real truck, power comes from a 455 olds motor. the motor is rebuilt, .30 over, and balanced with a engle hydraulic cam and lifters. the motor has an aluminum waterpump and an edelbrock intake and carb, and polished edelbrock valvecovers. the truck also has a NOS 4 core radiator and a full dual exhaust system with turbo mufflers. a vintage heat/air system was installed but blows thru a period correct nostalgic under dash unit, which blows nice and cold. the entire engine compartment is detailed perfectly. for better highway driving the trans is a GM 700R4 fully rebuilt but shifted by a very early period correct BM shifter. the rear is a late model Camaro 10 bolt rear with 3:55 gears. airbags are installed to level the rear suspension. a custom made class 3 hitch is mounted out back with an in-cab brake controller. up front the truck runs the original I-beam axle. steering is manual with a GM box, factory F-100 column and like the real truck topped with a very rare 54 ford crestliner steering wheel. upfront are disc brakes with the factory drum setup on the rear. the truck has been built with 2 fuel tanks to allow for longer road trips. wheels are new Cragar SS with rare anniversery caps mounted on radial tires. the body and paintwork is dropdead gorgeous. like the real truck the color is 64 mustang poppy red base coat/clear coat. the rear fenders, bed sides and the tailgate were all NOS ford pieces. all glass is new with a mild green tint which helps the cab cool on hot days. the bed is finished in white oak with stainless steel strips and a tarp. all the chrome including the grille, bumpers and window garnish frames are brand new. the entire truck has been rewired and everything works correctly. the seat was rolled and pleated, a new headliner, new rug and new door panels were installed. the tach and gauges are also vintage period pieces. an am/fm CD player is mounted behind the glove box door. included with the truck is a miniature replica of the KS Pittman 40 willys. it is painted to match the truck and has been custom lettered by Jim "the Painter", a well known, long time pin striper who has done lettering for Grumpy Jenkins and Jungle Jim. The truck is a proven show winner, detailed top to bottom, front to rear, it needs nothing. I DO NOT OWN THIS TRUCK, IAM LISTING IT FOR A FRIEND. ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TRUCK, THE PRICE, TRANSPORTATION, PAYMENT ECT. MUST BE DIRECTED TO HIM BY CALLING 610-584-0271 AND ASKING FOR HOWARD
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