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1950 Ford F1 Pickup

FLAT OUT



Meaning behind name: Flathead engine

Owner: Joe Henke

Make: Ford

Model: F1

Year: 1950

Original Cost: $125.00

Build Cost: $20,000

Photos By: Brad Walker

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Why build?:

I love cars and enjoy the show scene

How long did it take to build?:

4 years

Club Affiliations:

Negitive Camber

What would you like to build next?:

56 F100

What's the history of the vehicle or any special notes?:

Bought from my grandgather for $125 when i was 18

Thanks to:

Parents,BJ Holthaus,and my sister Jenifer Weaver

Previous Rides:

73 Mustang,84 Ranger

BODYDetails

Hood:

51 hood

Grille:

Stainless

Bumpers:

Stainless

Add On Accessories:

Arlen Ness Motorcylce tail lights

Body Mods:

49 body body mods,all very subtle

Who Did Your Body Work?:

Owner

ChassisDetails

Chassis:

Custom

Mods to Frame:

Boxed and Tubular K member

Inches of Lift or Drop:

Volare front end Dropped 11"

Who did the Mods to Your Frame?:

Owner

Front Shocks:

Monroe

Rear Shocks:

Monroe

Other Mods:

Rack and pinion steering

Any Chrome, Polish, or Paint?:

Silver Pearl Paint

DrivelineDetails

Torque Converter (Stall Converter):

Flat-o-matic custom

Axle Brand or Size:

Ford 9"

Gears:

2:79

Transmission Builder / Shop:

Ford C4 TCI

EngineDetails

Make:

Ford

Year:

1950

Cylinders:

8

Displacement:

Bored and Stroked to a 278 CI

Engine Modifications:

Isky cam,409 water pump

Engine Add Ons:

Chrome heads and Two Deuce intake

Chrome and Polish:

Everything

Engine Builder / Shop:

PT Leramie Engine Rebuilders/Owner

InteriorDetails

Dashboard:

Billet insert

Gauges:

Cyberdyne

Steering Wheel:

Bodnik

Console:

Custom by owner

Head Unit:

Alpine

Amps:

Clarion pro audio

Speakers:

MMATS

Stereo Installed By:

Owner

Shifter:

Lokar

Seats:

Ranger cut down

Window Tint %:

50

Trunk / Bed:

1/4 saw white oak

Describe the Upholstery Material / Color Scheme:

Tan ultra leather with faux snake print suede inserts

Other Interior Mods:

Vintage air

Upholstered By:

L&J Upholstry Ft. Recovery,OH

PaintDetails

Color:

Cloisonive Blue

Paint Type:

Valspar BC/CC

Painted By:

Owner

WheelsDetails

Front Wheel Type:

Bonspeed

Rear Wheel Type:

Bonspeed

Front Wheel Size:

18x7

Front Tire Size:

235/40/18

Rear Tire Size:

295/45/20

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