Summary

This 1955 Ford F-100 custom pickup was built in Oakville, Ontario, and is finished in a bright blue paint with subtle pinstriping. It is powered by a 402ci V8 big-block engine mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission with a 4.27 rear end.

Details

This 110” wheelbase Ford F-100 pickup truck was built at the Oakville, Ontario, plant of the Ford Motor Company of Canada. It left the production line finished in Nocturne Blue, but has been repainted in a brighter blue with subtle pinstriping. The restoration began by reinforcing the frame with a Cordoba front clip to handle the rebuilt 402ci V8 Chevy big-block engine. The engine is mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission with a Ford 9” 4.27 rear end, and outfitted with high-performance Edelbrock intake, AFB carburetor, MSD ignition, Crane camshaft, stainless-steel exhaust and a 35-gallon stainless-steel fuel tank. The front brakes are Chrysler and the rear are stock Ford drum brakes. The body was kept relatively stock in appearance, with the exception of the 1956 F-100 front grille and custom box, and the tailgate and runners were from an F-100/150. It has been recently updated with brighter headlights on the grille, tailgate and fender arches. The interior is fully custom with matching seats, headliner and carpeting, and it has Vintage Air, custom gauges and drive display, power seats, brakes and doors and two power trunk bed compartment covers. This F-100 comes with receipts, documents, photographs and plaques from the shows the truck has been featured in since the build was completed.