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
• 18x8" front, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
• 18x12" 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

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