1957 Ford F-100 Factory Crew Cab Additional Info:
1957 Ford Factory Crew Cab *RARE* Original California Forestry Service Vehicle
- Ford produced this model for the USGovernment. Specificallyfor the Forestry Service, Air Force & Railroad. The Air Force trucks were Blue, Railroads were Yellow andForestry'swere Green. This truck was saved from the desert about 8-9 years ago. Since then its gone through a total mechanical make over. The body and paint remain Original.
Great real Patina!This truck has participated in 3 - Hot Rod Magazine Power Tours - Long Hauls (approx. 3,000mi/ea.) 2013, 2014 & 2016
It has been a Feature Truck in Classic Truck Magazine
- link to Feature: Classic Trucks Magazine Feature
- link to additional pictures:57 Crew Cab
Engine:2000 Cadillac Escalade 6.0L - LQ9 - Stock 345hp - by Mel BullardHeads:Stock GMValve covers:stock - corvette coilsManifold / Induction:Edelbrock - FAST EFI fuel systemIgnition:MSDHeaders:GM F-body tubularExhaust / Mufflers:custom dual - MagnaFlowTransmission:GM 700-R4 - Complete rebuild Oct '15Shifter:columnFrame:modified stock - C notched rear - GM front clipRearend / Ratio:9-inch Ford / 3.55 posi/ Moser axles/Moroso studs - Complete rebuild Sept '14Rear suspension:C notched - modified stock leafsRear brakes:drumFront suspension:GM frontclip - QA1 coil overs - Complete rebuild Oct '15Front brakes:PowerGM disc - Complete rebuild Oct '15Steering box:PowerGM 605Front wheels:Wheel Vintiques, 15×6 steelRear wheels:Wheel Vintiques, 15×8 steelFront tires:15-inch blackwallRear tires:15-inch blackwallGas tank:’71 Ford Mustang - 21 gallon - Walbro 255 pump
Style:F-100 Crew CabModifications:by Mother NatureFenders front / rear:stockHood:stockGrille:stockGlass:
modifiedNewone piece side glass - All new weather strips
Bodywork and paint by:Original paint - Father Time - Lettering Brian WilbanksPaint type / Color:old - mostly GreenHeadlights / Taillights:stock - '59 olds rearOutside mirrors:peepBumpers:stock - customreceiver
hitchDashboard:stockGauges:cleaned/rebuilt original - speedo set to 0 when LS drivetrain installed (15K+ now)Air conditioning:Old Air ProductsStereo:PioneerWiring:EZ wiring harness
Steering wheel:80's GMSteering column:GMSeats:GM truck bench (2)Upholstery by:ownerMaterial / Color:Mexican blanket / multi-colorCarpet:shag baby!This is a very solid and dependable truck. The old saying "I wouldn't beafraid to drive it anywhere"..... Well, I've driven this truck all over the United States with my 2 small boys. Never any problems!
The truck is low. The suspension is set up for that. Itdoes NOT ride rough. I've driven it on some of the worst roads: Detroit,Oklahoma City, Jackson just to name a few. All without incident. You CAN haul with it. Iregularly haul kids, motorcycles, supplies & ass. I wouldn't put a load of sand in it but normal stuff is fine. Youdon't have to worry about scratching the bed! Custom fabricated receiver hitch with trailer wiring.
The truck is very rare.Always the only one at a show. Try finding one, muchless one that you can drive everyday. Everything works as it should.
It isregistered as a 1960? DMV....
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