1956 Ford F100 Big Window Street Rod Restored

Description for Ford F-100 1956

1956 Ford F100 Pick Up You are viewing a super nice 56 Ford F100 factory big window custom cab. The build was started in 2000 and finished in 2004 with 19K miles since the build was completed. The truck is in exceptional condition and well cared for. Always maintained and garaged. Please read on for more particulars of the car: Body/Paint: The body has all original steel with exception to the rear fenders. which are fiberglass. which are a little wider than stock. The body is in excellent condition. The only alterations to the body from stock is the dash with some slight custom work done as well as how the hood mounts. which is the slide type that works as it should. Also the tail gate has been smoothed. The paint is Sherwin Williams Hot Rod Red that looks excellent with a few repaired chips on the front of the truck. Ghost flames on front hood and fenders blending into the door using pearl. The build looks like only a couple of years old. Interior: The interior is grey cloth and is super clean like the whole truck. Customized dash with VDO gauges. Speedo. tach. fuel (15 gallon). volt. oil pressure and temp. Stereo multiple CD player stored under seat with electric antenna. GM tilt with LaCarra steering wheel. Cold AC. Running Gear: 454/500HP Chevrolet big block. 30 over with hardened internals. roller cam. Keith Black pistons. cast iron heads. Weind aluminum intake manifold. 850 cfm double pumper Demon carb. HEI ignition with manual fan. HD aluminum radiator. Runs cool. Lots of polished aluminum and chrome. TH 400 totally rebuilt with shift kit and 2500 stall. Custom driveline. The rear end is an 88 Corvette with 373 gears. posi. Power steering and brakes. Suspension: The front end is a Valarie clip welded to the stock frame with a Corvette rear independent suspension. This is the reason fiberglass rear fenders were used to accommodate the width of the rear end as well as the tire size. Even though the fenders are wider they look stock with correct dimensions. Bright work: Restored with stainless front and rear bumpers in very good condition and shows well. Glass: Rear glass is original in very good condition with windshield and side windows replaced. Exhaust: Stock exhaust manifolds with 2 ½ inch pipes with turbo style mufflers. Sounds awesome. Brakes: 4 wheel disc brakes. Front brakes are Plymouth with rears Corvette. Wheels/Tires: The wheels are Billet Specialties strip style with Toyo Proxies tires with only 3K miles. The fronts are 235/45 ZR 17. Rears are 275/35 ZR 18. Summary: 56 Ford trucks particularly the big window are highly sought after. With the modern suspension particularly with the independent rear end the truck runs and drives excellent and is great highway cruiser. Don’t miss out on the affordable ride. I have over 100 pictures of the truck so please contact me and provide your email address if you would like additional pictures. Great value and quality build for the money. Don’t let this truck slip away. Disclaimer: The truck is for sale locally. The owner has the right to cancel the auction at any time for any reason. No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied with the car being sold in "AS IS" condition. Feel free to call me to discuss the particulars. Gary 509 993 6918