Custom Search
 "click for bigger photo")
This is a Photoshoped concept picture of my project truck that is now under construction. Although the truck in the picture is actually a '56 it is otherwise quite similar to my '53 and was about the best available photo to modify. You can see a detailed progress report including videos and progress pictures by going to: http://darksidersrealm.forumotion.com/t204-first-53-build-thread
Project is currently on hold due to other paying jobs in the shop and a big ongoing job for my car club. See:
www.TheRollinOldies.org
The above links are not clickable so you have to copy and paste them into your browser.
Later Folks...
 "click for bigger photo")
Blasted and primed chassis from '99 Explorer donor.
 "click for bigger photo")
Modified rear section under bed for '90 T-Bird IRS
 "click for bigger photo")
Modified cab floor and firewall of the '53 cab by welding in floor and firewall of a '99 Explorer donor to facilitate mounting cab on Explorer chassis.
| Specs | |
|---|---|
| Cab: | 1953 F-100 with '99 Explorer firewall & floor pan |
| Rolling Chassis: | 1999 Explorer 4WD modified with '90 T-Bird IRS |
| Engine: | 1990 T-Bird Super Coupe 3.8L Supercharged V6 |
| Transmission: | M5R2 5 speed OD w/manual transfer for 4WD |
| Rear differential: | Fixed mount 8.8 w/ limited slip |
| Front differential: | Fixed mount 8.8 w/ limited slip |
| All Fenders: | Original steel, no plastic or fiberglass |
| Bed: | All steel fabricated with a few original parts |
| Interior: | Complete '97 Explorer dash, instruments and controls |
| Steering: | Rack and pinion power |
| Specs | |
|---|---|
| Lighting: | Xenon and LED external lighting and signal |
| Rear suspension: | Independent rear suspension from '90 T-bird |
| Front suspension: | Independent tortion bar and double A-arm |
| Seats: | 6 way powered from '97 Explorer Sport |
| HVAC: | Stock heat, ventilation, defrost and A/C from '97 Exp. |
| Radio and Sound: | Aftermarket high end head unit, (Not yet acquired) |
| Amplifiers: | Three J&L Audio amps w/line level crossover |
| Speakers: | 10" Subwoofer, 2ea 8", 2ea 6", and 2ea tweeters |
| Ham Radio Equipment: | Kenwood 50W 6M all mode, & Triband FM Transceivers |
| CB Radio: | Cobra SSB unit |
dgboley on Feb 23, 2012 said:
Mine is not a '56, the picture is a Photoshop job done on a rig that was pictured on the web someplace. It just happened to be a pic that could be easily reworked as a madel to best illustrate my project goals. Mine is a '53. I am in a minority but I happen to like the 53s better.
[Reply to this comment]
ghpcnm on Feb 23, 2012 said:
Great concept...How about louvers on the hood ?
[Reply to this comment]Direct link:
Anonymous on Apr 28, 2011 said:
The 56 Ford PU is my favorite.
[Reply to this comment]