This 1952 Ford F-1 Custom all-steel pickup has the original cab, fenders, frame and dash board. A smoothy box and steel running boards were installed. The frame was modified to accommodate a Heidst Mustang II front end and airbag suspension. The Ford was completed over a two-year period.

The power is produced by a “Jim Pace Pontiac” crate HO deluxe 350-cid small block 330-hp V-8 engine. This four-bolt main engine, with a nodular iron crank, PM steel rods, cast aluminum pistons and Vortek heads, teamed with a patterned cam, resonates great sound with performance. The custom high performance radiator was made by Griffin Thermal Products. The hand-made aluminum drive shaft is fully balanced. The water pump, alternator, air conditioner pump and serpentine pulleys are all polished aluminum. Mooneyes furnished the engine dress-up items. The engine was bolted to a 700R transmission, using a Corvette 2000 stall torque converter. The shifter linkage, brake and gas pedals were ordered from Lokar. The exhaust system was custom was made and stainless mufflers were installed.

Vintage Air conditioning, Ididit steering column, power steering, power brakes, power windows, remote doors and Billit handles are all utilized on this quality build. Nitro 555 extreme tires were mounted on Budnik one-off polished aluminum wheels, made specifically for the measured offsets of this truck. These measure 17.7-inches in front and 18.8 on the rear.

The chassis modifications were completed by St. Lucie Auto Body in Florida. The interior upholstery and fabrication was done at Chewy’s Interior Design in Jupiter, Florida.

The fit, finish and paint work was completed by Doug Klann’s, “Slims Auto Works” in Freeland, Michigan.