Vintage pickup trucks are just plain cool. This ’52 F1 is received the full Schwartz Performance modernization with a new chassis & drivetrain. The end result: An old pickup that feels like a newer sports car! Check out the Classic Trucks article here:
Classic Trucks April 2017 issue
Frame & Suspension
- Schwartz Performance G-Machine chassis system
- Power steering rack
- Ridetech single-adjustable coilovers
- Racing style splined sway bars
- Wilwood 13″ brakes, 6 piston front, 4 piston rear
Engine
- Ford Racing 5.0L Coyote engine
- Boss 302 intake manifold & coil covers
- Ford Racing wiring harness & ECU
- Vintage Air Coyote serpentine drive
- Custom air intake
Drivetrain
- Upgraded Ford 4R70W & torque converter by Advantage Transmission, Woodstock, IL
- Custom steel driveshaft
- Moser 9” full floater, 31 spline axles
- 9” third member with TrueTrac differential, 3.50 gears
Wheels & Tires
- Circle Racing “OE” style wheels, billet aluminum
- 18×8″ front, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
- 18×12″ rear, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
Paint & Body
- Cab/doors/roof stretched 6 inches for increased interior space. Custom metal fabrication by Schwartz Performance
- Rear fenders moved forward on bed sides
- Black! – final bodywork & paint TBD
Other Features
- Custom BeCool aluminum radiator w/electric fan
- Vintage Air Gen II Mini a/c system
- Dakota Digital VHX gauges
- Braille AGM battery
- Custom interior by Cassin Customizing
Disassembly gallery
Chassis & fitting gallery
Sheet metal fabrication gallery
Assembly before paint gallery
Interior gallery
Bodywork & paint gallery
Final assembly gallery
Completed gallery
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