Crossing the public sale block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2023 was a really distinctive silver on black F-100 pickup. Despite being 70 years previous, this pickup was no slouch: It was custom-built as a restomod to incorporate the “go” to again up its “show,” courtesy of a freshly rebuilt big-block 429cid V8 upgraded with Edelbrock Performer RPM 460 heads. Added to the checklist of efficiency elements was a March serpentine drive package, a Comp cam, an Edelbrock consumption, an MSD distributor, and a 750cfm carburetor. The physique sat on prime of its authentic chassis however had strengthened rails and an up to date unbiased entrance suspension and Strange adjustable coilovers for that aggressive lowered stance.
These F-Series pickups stay in style within the collector group for his or her model, and this one had all kinds of contemporary goodies including to the attraction. Inside the cab, we discovered AutoMeter gauges, an Autosound head unit, and an eight-inch Pioneer subwoofer together with Vintage Air local weather management for these sizzling summer time days. Capping off the look was a surprising set of staggered Boyd chrome wheels in 18-inch up entrance and 20-inch within the rear, together with a number of full-LED exterior illumination to maintain the enjoyable going lengthy after sundown.
