Summary

No-expense-spared custom build powered by a 347ci V8 stroker engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. It rides on a Downs manufactured chassis and a narrowed Pro-Street rear, with rack & pinion steering. The fiberglass body features a steel bed.

Details

This custom pickup has less than 600 miles since the completion of the no-expense-spared build. It features a 347ci V8 stroker engine backed by a Richmond 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The transmission has a steel bell housing, hydraulic-assisted performance clutch and a long-style shifter. A Currie 9-inch differential with 4:30 gearing and Traction-Lok rounds out the drivetrain. A custom MagnaFlow stainless-steel exhaust system with Sanderson headers was installed. This truck is built on a Downs Manufacturing chassis with custom mandrel-bent rectangular tubing, independent front end and a narrowed Pro-Street rear. It features adjustable coilover shocks and springs, Baer 4-wheel power disc brakes with drilled-slotted rotors, and Mustang II rack & pinion steering. The fiberglass body is finished in two-tone red and black with flames. A special process treats the fiberglass to accept copper. Then it is hand-shaped and smooth, with several layers of chrome applied. This custom pickup features a metal truck bed, Hot Slot sequential taillight kit, LED turn-signal mirrors, power windows and remote door openers. The black interior has a Flaming River tilt steering column, custom wraparound chrome dash and Vintage Air with heat. It also features leather and suede, Pioneer CD/DVD stereo with a subwoofer, bucket seats, custom console and billet trim. The dash and window edges are finished in chromed fiberglass. This custom Ford pickup rides on Mickey Thompson M/T billet wheels with Mickey Thompson tires.