This 1952 F100 pickup was recently frame off restored, and is finished in a beautiful new coat of Black Cherry paint. The frame has been media blasted and finished in a coat of high gloss and the undercarriage is beautifully detailed. All panels were stripped down to bare metal and and the new paint really pops. During the day it has a slight metallic finish and at night, it almost looks black. The builder of this truck nailed the stance with a set of 20" Billet Specialties rims all the way around. They fit perfectly inside the wheel wells and really set the truck off. These bodies take nicely to a lowered look and this truck is no exception. The front bumper and lower and body panels really hug the road. All of the trim and glass on the truck are new and really shine. The bed is new oak with a glossy polyurethane finish and all of the bed trim is stainless. The front and rear fenders on the truck are the original steel ones unlike the fiberglass replacements we see on many Ford F100s.
The motor is a freshly built and strong running Chevy 350 hooked up to a nice little Turbo 350 transmission. The engine falls into a nice idle after start up and has a very mild cam. Around town it’s the perfect cruiser offering up plenty of pep and running nice and cool with its aluminum radiator. The 350 has a Weber carb with electric choke, electronic ignition and a polished intake, exhaust, and alternator. The valve covers and air cleaner are matching billet pieces with the classic groove design. The completely rebuilt suspension is extremely smooth around town and the front disc brakes are a nice addition to the package. The steering is precise thanks to a rack and pinion unit and the rear end offers a nice setup for street and highway use.
The interior is simple, clean and lays out the driver’s needs in a straightforward manner. The gauges are VDO units and accurately display the readings. To the right of the gauges, a modern JVC head unit sits where the original stereo would have been, and don’t worry, it offers more than just AM radio. Next to the stereo, the climate controls for the cab offer up ice-cold A/C or heat at your command. All of the paneling is custom and there are speakers housed in the kick panels. The windows are power and the modern switches are fit to the door panels. The modern bench seat is comfortable for long drives and is adjustable back and forth in the cabin.
For the vintage pickup enthusiast looking to complete his collection, this mild custom should get your motor going!
