1955 Ford Other for sale $27,995
| 1955 Ford Other $27,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $27,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
This good-looking 1955 Ford F-100 pickup colors outside the lines a bit and is all the better for it. Full of innovative details and neat tricks that you dont see on run-of-the-mill trucksand#44; its a fantastic hauler that proves creativity in the rodding world isnt dead. The shape is instantly recognizable and there arent many better-looking pickups than the mid-50s Fords. Maybe its the pugnacious attitude or the fat fendersand#44; but they just look right. Add a bit of rake and the transformation is even more remarkable. Looking closelyand#44; youll find that a few bits were altered here and thereand#44; including shaved door handlesand#44; the hood was cleaned up a bitand#44; and the tailgate was smoothedand#44; but none of it disguises the handsome lines. All the sheetmetal was smoothed and then several coats of gloss black paint went on. Its got some age on it todayand#44; so its not perfectand#44; but nobodys going to notice when youre cruising down the road. The tailgateand#44; of courseand#44; has a smooth panel to disguise things a bit and the floor of the bed itself is handsome woodand#44; not painted steeland#44; so it adds some contrast. If you like the lookand#44; theres a lot that could be done to make this truck a show-stopper without a huge investment. Its even cooler insideand#44; where the original bench has been replaced by a set of grippy bucket seats separated by a center console. The black and silver upholstery complements the black bodywork and gives the vintage pickup a high tech look that works well. That billet steering certainly looks right in the old Fordand#44; and the factory instrument panel has been filled with modern Dolphin gauges to keep a closer watch on the warmed-over small block under the hood. A Kenwood entertainment system has been neatly built into the center consoleand#44; which also has a faux carbon fiber look thats pretty slick. A Hurst T-handle shifter manages the automatic transmission underneath and heavy-duty Ford floor mats keep the black carpets looking neat. Instead of the usual garden-variety Chevy powerplantand#44; this one packs a Plymouth 360 cubic inch V8and#44; which came complements of the same vehicle that donated the front clip. The top end has been recently reworked and includes a Holley 4-barrel carburetorand#44; Edelbrock intake manifoldand#44; and a set of chrome valve covers. Theres a big aluminum radiator up frontand#44; complete with electric fanand#44; and power steering makes it easy to handle. A dual exhaust system with long-tube headers and smooth-sounding mufflers was custom crafted just for this truckand#44; and youll find that the versatile Plymouth front end with torsion bars gives this truck great ride quality. A 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission is a neat fit in the vintage Ford and new shocks have been installed all around. Flashy 18-inch American Racing wheels look suitably aggressive and wear 255/45/18 blackwall radials that fill the fat fenders properly. A little out of the ordinary? Sureand#44; but only enough to make it stand out. Appreciating details and doing your own thing is the core of roddingand#44; and this awesome Ford definitely nails it. With a little TLC and timeand#44; it could be an impressive cruiserand#44; all at a very reasonable price. Call today! |