Summary

Full nut-and-bolt restoration. Powered by a 360ci engine paired with a C6 transmission. Equipped with Holley Sniper fuel injection, MSD ignition, long-tube headers, Vintage Air, Classic Instruments and a custom interior.

Details

This 1973 Ford F-100 4x4 factory short-bed pickup received a professional full nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration. The original 360ci V8 engine was rebuilt and fitted with an RV cam, 4-barrel intake, Holley Sniper electronic fuel-injection system, MSD ignition and long-tube headers. An All-American Billet serpentine front-drive system and Ron Davis aluminum radiator were also fitted. A C6 3-speed automatic transmission and NP205 transfer case were rebuilt and installed. The power disc brake Dana 44 front end and 9-inch rear end were stripped down, and all new gears and bearings were installed in powder-coated axle housings, as well as new driveshafts front and rear. A rebuilt 79 F-150 power steering box was installed as an upgrade. The factory-original short-bed frame was stripped to bare metal and powder-coated, as were all necessary brackets. The power front disc brakes and factory-style rear drum brakes are fed by new stainless-steel lines from a new master cylinder and vacuum booster. It is finished in Durango Tan over an upgraded interior compared to factory specs with aftermarket door panels and a custom-made seat and a new Classic Instruments gauge cluster. Vintage Air was added to keep the cabin at the right temperature. A fresh build was completed late in 2023 with test miles only.