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Ford F-100 1955

General description : With its squared proportions and simple form, the beloved Ford F100 is certainly a standard in the street rod world. And the baseline for notable Effie builds is a solid, lowered body that wraps wet-look paint around a small Ford V8, big wheels and an upscale, custom interior. The question then becomes: what happens when someone takes that standard, meets the baseline and showers both with buckets of money and innovation? You get a national award-winning custom like this mind-blowing pickup! If you're a diehard Ford fan, an old school truck lover, or just a curious buyer who's looking for something that's exceptionally well done, this striking F100 is THE classic to have! THE BIRTH OF A CHAMPION
When this red-hot Ford's builder exchanged $500 of hard earned cash for a well-worn truck, he had every intention of building a nice, reliable cruiser. He proudly hauled his new investment home, recruited the help of his son and a knowledgeable friend, and spent many afternoons and weekends doing just that. It wasn't until the family took the truck to the F-100 Supernationals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee that things started getting serious. Upon returning to the garage that spawned his newly minted driver, the builder immediately started tearing the truck apart with the goal of building a world-class showpiece. And fifteen years after the truck had been purchased and brought back to life as a 2-lane tarmac tourer, the builder rolled his new creation out at that same F-100 Supernational show and took home its coveted Truck of the Year award.
Since beginning its career as a show queen this clean Effie hasn't seen much road time, so its custom DuPont basecoat/clearcoat finish is virtually flawless. The truck's gold and silver graphics, which were inspired by a vintage drop-top the builder remembered seeing as a kid, are timeless and well-done. Of course, fit and panel alignment is as perfect as such a thing can be. And no, that isn't just the fender's bright red hue reflecting in the door's jet black profile, the truck's paint really does have a subtle red fleck.
Despite taking on the softer attributes of a street rod, this pickup still maintains the rugged good looks of traditional Ford trucks. And, thanks to its builder's carefully planned modifications, it has a distinct charm that'll last for generations. At the front of this awesome Effie, a custom grille centers a traditional 'V8' emblem between modern, tri-bar headlights and billet bumper spears. Above that grille, an intricate Ford emblem leads a forward-tilt hood, which snugs at smoked glass that's trimmed in polished caps and a polished drip rail. At the sides of that hood, broad steel fenders lead the eye to stylish chrome mirrors, traditional chrome door handles and old school aluminum lock cylinder covers. Below those fenders, painted running boards flow towards an electric, tilting bed that's finished with a spotless Lexan floor. And at the back of the truck, 'V8' bed caps center a 'Ford' stamped tailgate over a custom roll pan, another custom bumper spear and custom taillights.
32-VALVE FORD POWER
Unfold the Mid Fifty F-100 hood mechanism and you'll find a 32-valve, dual overhead cam Lincoln InTech V8 that's characterized by miles of smooth thrust. Stout, solid and highly adaptable, these Teksid aluminum blocks have spent the last two decades powering everything from Mustangs and street rods to Aviators and Panoz roadsters. It features a highly polished appearance that, when combined with the truck's bright red engine bay, literally looks like a jewel in a box. At the top of the mirrored engine, a polished aluminum intake snorts oxygen through a custom air tube and mixes it with a steady stream of dino juice that's pumped through polished fuel lines via factory electronic injection. At the sides of that intake, polished cam covers seat Ford branded coil covers next to polished caps and polished breathers. Below those covers, ceramic coated Ford Motorsport headers swirl spent gases into a fully polished, true-dual exhaust system. In front of those tubes, a polished serpentine drive spins a polished alternator and a polished AC compressor in front of a polished timing cover. A polished Griffin radiator rides between polished tanks, stainless tubes, a polished cap and a chrome puller fan. All the truck's wiring and plumbing has been artfully hidden and tucked out of sight. And, aesthetically, the clean engine bay is an impressive piece of street rod art that literally contains no unfinished or un-plated pieces, from its chrome cable looms all the way to its braided Fragola Performance Systems hoses.
NOT A DETAIL MISSED
As nice as this award winning custom's thoroughly updated engine bay is, one look under its fenders will bring true meaning to the phrase 'You ain't seen nothin' yet.' Behind the modern cammer, a polished Ford electronic AOD 4-speed spins a polished aluminum driveshaft, which twists a narrowed and chromed Ford 9-inch that's stuffed with tall, 3.73 gears. That first class drivetrain rolls on a C-notched frame which, along with solid floors, has been bathed in the same glossy basecoat/clearcoat finish as the truck's exterior panels. At the front of that frame, a polished Heidts Superide II suspension centers polished Heidts power rack-and-pinion steering in front of a polished Heidts 4-link rear-clip. Stops are provided by polished Wilwood calipers, which cinch 11.5-inch drilled and slotted rotors. Exhaust exits through polished, 2.5-inch pipes that growl through polished Borla mufflers. At the corners, Billet Specialties Vintec IIs spin 245/40ZR18 BF Goodrich g-Force T/As in front of 275/35ZR20 BF Goodrich g-Force T/As. And a roster of impressive hardware includes a polished starter, a polished crossmember, polished stainless plumbing and a Tanks Inc. molded polyurethane fuel tank.
CUSTOM AND CLASSY
Inside this re-envisioned F100, a tasteful Ultraleather interior mixes custom style with retro class. Front and center, a billet-trimmed dash hangs bright Auto Meter telemetry above controls for a Vintage Air climate system. A custom bench seat wears a supple red cover that's trimmed in contrasting black piping. A sculpted headliner joins billet-trimmed side panels, which front modern power windows, to frame a tight floor mat that's punctuated by billet foot pedals, color-keyed carpet and MP3-compatible Kenwood audio. And the driver spins a polished and half-wrapped Billet Specialties steering wheel around a polished, tilting column.
NATIONAL AWARDS AND FEATURES
* Trick Truck Corral Pick * -- 2009 Goodguys Lone Star Nationals in Fort Worth, Texas
* Roush 'Ford in a Ford' * -- 2009 Goodguys Lone Star Nationals in Fort Worth, Texas
* Truck of the Year * -- 2010 F-100 Supernationals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
* Best Truck * -- 2010 International Car Show Association and World Wheels event in Kansas City, Missouri
* Cassi Cup * -- 2010 International Car Show Association and World Wheels event in Kansas City, Missouri
* Best Truck * -- 2010 International Car Show Association and World Wheels event in Chicago, Illinois
* Best Truck * -- 2010 International Car Show Association and World Wheels event in Des Moines, Iowa
* Best Truck * -- 2010 International Car Show Association and World Wheels event in Duluth, Minnesota
* Cassi Cup * -- 2010 International Car Show Association and World Wheels event in Duluth, Minnesota
* Truck of the Year finalist * -- 2010 Goodguys Heartland Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa
* Truck of the Year * -- 2011 International Car Show Association AutoRama in Omaha, Nebraska
* Top 25 * -- 2012 Shades of the Past in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
* Custom Truck of the Year '53-'56 * -- 2012 F-100 Supernationals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
* Featured in Truckin' Magazine * Featured in Street Trucks Magazine * Featured in Custom Classic Trucks Magazine * Featured in the Goodguys Good Times Gazette.
With silky power, killer aesthetics and enough accolades to fill a bookcase, this incredible Ford will turn heads everywhere it goes! Step into the street rod spotlight in a world class custom! Call, click, or visit https://www.RKMotors.com for more information on this awesome F100!
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HIGHLIGHTS
* Magazine-featured Ford F100 custom that's won multiple national awards * 4.6 liter Lincoln InTech V8 * Ford electronic AOD 4-speed automatic transmission * Narrowed Ford 9-inch rear axle / 3.73 gears * Heidts power rack-and-pinion steering * Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes * Modern air conditioning * Heidts Superide II front suspension / Heidts 4-link rear suspension * Custom Ultraleather interior / Modern audio * Tastefully modified body * Forward-tilt hood * Electronically tilting bed * 18 and 20-inch Billet Specialties Vintec II wheels * Custom DuPont paint / Custom stripes * Lexan bed floor * All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point inspection * We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world

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1955 Ford F-100 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Charlotte by Donald Berard for $149900.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : F-100 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1955 Location : Charlotte

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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.

Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.

During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.

In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.

In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.

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