1961 FORD F-100 CUSTOM PICKUP
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Summary
1961 Ford F-100 uni-body powered by a 312ci Thunderbird turbocharged V8 engine with a custom 15-speed manual transmission. Equipped with a 9” heavy-duty rear end and all original paint and patina.
Details
Designed by an aircraft engineer in 1983, this truck is an amazing piece of lasting engineering. The power plant is a Thunderbird E-code 312ci Y-block that was bored .030 over to 318ci, then fitted with forged TRW pistons creating 8.5:1 compression, forged crank and rods, Schneider camshaft, and ported and bench-flowed heads. Air and fuel are delivered through a Carter 750 cfm carburetor and a Garrett T3 turbocharger with an Edelbrock Vara-jection water-injection system keeping everything cool internally. Ignition is provided by an MSD controller with separate MSD manual boost retarder. The exhaust is wrapped to and from the turbo to keep the engine bay cool and sent out the side through a Flowmaster muffler. Mated to the engine is a 15-speed transmission consisting of 12 forward gears and 3 reverse. It starts out with a 4-speed top loader synchromesh manual transmission mated to a divorced auxiliary 3-speed transmission linked to a 9' limited-slip differential. For longevity, the engine oil capacity was increased and dual remote oil filters were added, along with a 4-core radiator, low oil pressure warning system, and a full array of gauges, including boost and exhaust temperatures. Stopping power is provided by a disc brake conversion in the front and adjustable proportioning valve. The exterior features a well-earned patina that has been wet-sanded and polished. It's been updated with period-correct American Racing Wheels with new tires, and the factory Ford Steelie wheels with hubcaps are included. The only hint of the power this truck has are the dual aluminum hood scoops and larger side-exiting exhaust. The interior has been updated with a custom bench seat and headliner. The original build documents and service records are included, and all hoses, belts, fluids and filters have been recently serviced.
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Monthly payment of $549.20 based on a purchase price of $50,000.00 with 15% down and 9.47% APR financing for 120 months. Monthly payment of $926.28 based on a purchase price of $100,000.00 with 20% down and 9.35% APR financing for 144 months. Monthly payment of $1,650.77 based on a purchase price of $200,000.00 with 20% down and 9.29% APR financing for 180 months. Rate with optional AutoPay (ACH Debit) discount. AutoPay discount is only available prior to loan funding. Rates without AutoPay discount are 0.25% higher. Best rates are available for credit scores of 700 and above. TT&L may also be financed. Not all applicants will qualify. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.