1956 F100 Pick Up
Description & Details
Right hand drive conversion completed, dash has been modified as required, new RHD power steering rack and pinion has been installed along with positioning of steering column. Brake booster, master cylinder and pedals have been relocated to RH side.
Custom inner fenders have been fabricated for an even smoother, clean look, radiator support has been replaced and modified, all front sheet metal has been modified to make the section a complete 1 piece front clip. Factory cowl vent has been filled and smoothed out and complete new burst proof door lock system has been installed.
New Roush 427CI stroker engine has been installed, custom headers have been fabricated to suit application. AOD transmission and Ford 9″ rear end make up the remainder of the drive train. Wilwood disc brakes front and rear handle the stopping power.
All interior components have been fitted, push button start, remote door lock system fitted, electric window mechanisms, electric park brake, steering column, Glide Engineering seat, Lokar shifter and dash cluster.
We have also designed and manufactured a custom tailgate insert with “FORD” lettering, what a work of art!
To complete the rear tub section a hard tonnaeu lid has been added with electric actuators for opening and closing and match painted to the body colour.
The F100 Chassis was put through its paces and has undergone a torsion and beam test as part of Engineering. The complete chassis was powder coated in black as well as all suspension components.
The body work and paint has been completed and looks amazing.
The Glide Engineering seat asssembly and door trims were trimmed in Ultraleather, csutom healiner and rear of cab covers also custom trimmed.
Final assembly is done including the beautiful interior which looks a treat and is extremely comfortable and very usable.
Also had a feature in issue 201 June 2017 Cruizin magazine.
Keep an eye out on the roads around SA soon for this amazing piece of machinery!