1954 Ford F100 Custom Hot Rod Pickup on 2040-cars
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
SEE VIDEO OF THIS CLASSIC TRUCK IN ACTION ON YOUTUBE: youtube.com/watch?v=dZHJSn7xF6s&feature=em-upload_owner This is a 1954 Ford F100 pick-up limited special edition. The chrome grill and spare tire mounting are original and only equipped on the 1954 F100 special edition. The Truck was totally "off frame" rebuilt and modified by a custom hot rod shop in Hollywood CA. The Body was lowered and custom fabricated steel fender skirts were added. Engine is a new Ford Cleveland racing motor with all additional parts and equipment in chrome, including a Hilborn style chrome air scoop. Custom chrome panels installed on firewall. It has a new 9" rear end, and a new front end, a new fuel ejection system, AC CELL DFI microprosessor controlled ignition system, new 3 speed automatic transmission, new power brakes, power steering, power windows, power door locks, and power hood air scoop installed. A complete new Mopar suspension and new shocks and bearings installed. It has a complete new custom interior with center council and chrome "Ididit" steering column, leather steering wheel, new "Dolphin" chrome gauges and chrome "Billet" pedals. Chrome plated running board ribs. There is a 12 disc 200W JVC stereo MP3/AM/FM/CD player installed. New "Vintage" heat and air conditioning system. Chrome grab bars at truck bed were added. Only the body, chrome grill and oak wood truck bed is original. The body has never been dented and has no Bondo. Custom painting under hood include Marlin Brando, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean hanging out at a 50's drive in diner. I wasn't with them! All the custom hand painting (not vinyl), including interior dash adornment, was done by Gary Glenn, famous custom hot rod painter in California during Ed Roth's "rat fink" days in the 50's and 60's. This rod has "flomaster" dual pipes which together with the Ford racing engine sound like a ferrari. It will peel rubber in every gear even though it's an automatic transmission. It was test driven at over 110 mies per hour at the "Michigan Speedway". The paint finnish is an eight coat process with two additional clear lacquar coats and is absolutely flawless. The motor and whitewall tires have 6,600 miles on them. This truck was intetionally created to simulate a hot rod as customized in the 50's including chrome headlight half shields, duel adjustable spotlights on each side, and a custom matching windshield visor. I took it to a few car shows for a couple years after I completed the restorations and modifications and it won trophies at every show. Over $120,000 invested. Asking price $89,000. Call Dimitri, cell: 517-899-9345 I reserve the right to end the auction at any time
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