This is one awesome truck! It is basically new and updated underneath with an original 1966 F100 body. Paint looks original, maybe one old repaint and the truck is super solid. It was removed from the 2wd frame and new floor pans and cab mounts were installed on the cab. The cab was re-sealed with the proper seam sealer and undercoated. The truck was then placed on a 1979 4x4 f150 frame that was shortened to the 1966 wheelbase. The frame was shortened properly and welded by a professional welder and boxed in that area of the frame. All new suspension, coil springs, leaf springs, hangers and bushings were installed. All new steering tie rods, drag links and etc... were installed. All new pre-bent stainless brake lines were installed along with all new front disc and rear drum brake components. The 4x4 hubs and lockouts were rebuilt. The cab, front clip and bed were then placed on that frame and mounted with all new body mounts. The body lines and gaps were lined up and bolted together with all new replacement hardware from a restoration supplier. Then, a fuel injected 5.0 liter V8 and automatic transmission from a 1998 explorer were installed. The transmission is a 4r70w overdrive. The np 205 transfer case from the 1979 f150 was installed onto that trans and mounted. Custom brand new driveshafts were made by tom woods driveline and installed. The fuel system for the fuel injection consists of a fuel tank mounted under the bed with an in tank fuel pump so it is quiet and trouble free. Engine harness was professionally reworked and wired and the engine starts and runs perfectly. Custom 2 1/2 inch exhaust with flowmaster mufflers was installed and fully welded with no clamps, tucked up out of view. After all the mechanics were done and tight, the interior was redone with new carpet, headliner, instrument cluster, sound deadening and various trim pieces. The windshield and door window felt and tracks were all replaced. All new wiring harnesses from front to rear. New wheels and tires (16 inch). New grill, bumpers, headlights etc... Truck runs and drives great! Easily drives 80 mph on the interstate. If you have further questions about the build please feel free to contact me. This truck was built by 2 professional mechanics and is done right. Thanks for looking! [email protected] |