Award Winning F100 Pickup Supercharged 400 V8 700R4 4 Speed A/C PS

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1956 Ford F-100

eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1956 Ford F100 Award Winning F100 Pickup Supercharged 400 V8 700R4 4 Speed A/C PS Year: 1956 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Red Mileage: 349 Transmission type: 4 Speed Automatic Engine: 400 V8 Interior color: White Vehicle Info The Ford F-Series is known across the globe as a tough. virtually unbreakable workhorse. Through solid engineering and fresh innovation. America's best-selling nameplate has dominated the full-size truck market for close to 30 years. With that in mind. the demand for classic trucks has never been hotter. And that means. after a lifetime of dedicated service. more and more of these gladiators are being retired to dry garages and leisurely show fields. One such stalwart is this magazine-featured F100. The beneficiary of an extensive. frame-off restoration. this award-winning Effie wraps a dressed small block and elegant interior in many well-thought modifications that make it a perfect candidate for miles of parade and years of display. If you're in the market for a stand out classic. settle in and take a closer look at this sweet Ford pickup!Purchased as a solid California driver. this F100 continued to work on a farm even after the first restoration of its mostly-original sheetmetal. But it wasn't long until the pickup had become the pride of its family. and its owners decided to move forward with an epic. no-holds-barred teardown. After being shipped to a well-known shop by the name of Hot Rod Fabrication in Auburn. Washington. the truck's body was entirely disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. Once that tough fuselage was reassembled and two-times blocked. two coats of Epoxy primer laid a nice foundation for modern Ford Toreador Red Metallic base. That pigment was detailed with an Oak bed. which underwent its own process of rejuvenation via Vermont Maple stain. lots of sanding and three coats of resin. And everything was eventually sprayed in a slick layer of urethane clear. In late 2006. the truck was rolled out of the paint booth to be lovingly wet-sanded and carefully polished. And today. a little over $267K later. this classy hot rod is one sizzling show-stopper that's cooler than pretty much every car at any show its owner chooses to attend!A big part of successfully marketing cars and trucks is coming up with memorable but sometimes cheesy slogans. You might find this clich. but 'Built Ford Tough' and 'Built To Last' perfectly describe this fine custom. Despite taking on the softer attributes of a street rod. it still maintains the rugged good looks of traditional Ford trucks. And. thanks to the previous owner's carefully planned modifications. it has a distinct charm that'll last for generations. That charm begins with a bright chrome grille. which hangs a big "V8" emblem and modern tri-bar headlights over integrated parking lamps and a classy chrome bumper. Behind that grille. a CPP reverse-tilt hood positions intricate Ford emblems around a filled cowl and capped windshield wipers. At the sides of that hood. broad fenders lead the eye to rounded doors. traditional door handles. custom running boards and a custom fuel door. At the top of those fenders. an exclusive 'Big Window' cab hangs filled seams and an original backlite behind small mirrors. correct "Custom Cab" emblems and stylish stainless trim. And at the back of the truck. a chained. "FORD" stamped tailgate rides between "Ford" branded taillights and a second classy bumper. Sometimes looks can be deceiving. Case in point: the fact that this truck's grille sports a broad Ford V8 badge when. in reality. its conservative Y-Block was long ago exchanged for a modern Chevy small block that's been professionally rebuilt. fully finished and bored out to a stout 411 cubic inches! At the top of that smoothed mill. a polished air cleaner funnels wind in to a Holley 750 carburetor that's serviced by polished fuel lines. an Auto Meter pressure gauge. braided fuel hoses and a coated Edelbrock pump. Below that carb. a polished B&M 144 supercharger feeds milled. ported and polished Edelbrock Performer heads. which anchor stainless valves and Crane roller rockers beneath aluminum. "CHEVROLET" branded valve covers. Below those heads. Eagle H-beam connecting rods push dished Keith Black pistons at the sides of a beefy Crane roller cam. Combustion is sparked by MSD 8360 ignition. which is hooked to a traditional points distributor. loomed Taylor plug wires and Jacobs ceramic plug boots. Cooling comes courtesy of a custom Ron Davis radiator. a big pulley fan. polished fluid tubes and a coated Edelbrock water pump. And spent gases travel through custom. long-tube headers that bolt in proximity to a modern serpentine system. which spins a polished alternator opposite a Vintage Air AC compressor. Aesthetically. the jet-black mill contrasts well against great looking dress up items like a polished overflow tank. a polished K&N fuel filter and a high quality Lokar throttle linkage. And concealed American Autowire electronics combine with a 4-inch recessed firewall to seamlessly accommodate the truck's slightly relocated drivetrain. Every good hot rod has a solid foundation. Flip this Ford upside down and you'll find a roster of mechanical improvements that mix classic looks with modern mobility. Behind the big-bore engine. a smoothed and race-prepped 700R4 4-speed makes good use of a 2. 00 RPM torque converter. That converter twists power to a powder-coated Lincoln Versailles axle. which spins 4. 11 Richmond gears. Holding that tough transmission off the ground is an F2 Camaro front half. which frames beefy Eibach springs and a GM Saginaw steering box in proven Fat Man control arms. Holding that exclusive rear end off the ground is a Ford back half. which utilizes relocated spring mounts to hang custom Southwest leaf springs. All that impressive hardware gravitates around a boxed and smoothed frame that's been braced with tubular cross members. The drivetrain's momentum is countered by GM front disc brakes. Ford rear disc brakes and a heavy duty Wilwood proportioning valve. The custom. 3-inch headers flow into a 3-inch. ceramic-coated exhaust system that shuffles spent gases through throaty Flowmaster mufflers. Everything rolls on 16-inch Centerline wheels. which spin 225/55 BF Goodrich Comp T/As in front of 255/50 BF Goodrich Comp T/As. And everything. from the truck's Milodon oil pan to its shortened driveshaft. is fully sorted and ready to roll!1-part vintage and 1-part modern. this pickup's warm and welcoming interior looks straight out of an old school Hot Rod magazine. At the front of the cockpit. a red-capped dash centers a Clarion CD player between simple air conditioning vents. small MQQN gauges and a modified speedo that was tweaked by United Speedometer Service. In front of that dash. a hand-stuffed. Tijuana-style seat seems appropriate to the feel of the truck's restoration. At the bottom of that seat. Dynamat insulation anchors premium carpet under a Lokar shifter. billet foot pedals. and piped and color-keyed floor mats. Opposite that carpet. a fiberglass headliner anchors an original speaker and dome lamp behind an original. body-matched mirror. At the edges of that liner. custom side panels integrate power windows. chrome door handles and sculpted armrests behind modern kick speakers. In front of the driver. a polished and leather-wrapped Lecarra steering wheel laps a cool MQQN tachometer. which is anchored to a tilting Ididit column. And behind the passengers. a custom stainless fuel tank rides under a requisite fire extinguisher. The proud new owner of this American icon will receive:An original data plateA stack of restoration receiptsA copy of the truck's April. 2007 feature in Custom Classic Trucks MagazineA binder that includes a detailed restoration history and numerous restoration photosA pair of stainless windshield wipersThe classic truck market has never been better. and customs like this svelte F100 are a testament as to why. With a reliable. well-dressed drivetrain. comfortable custom interior and clean lines all around. this Ford is guaranteed to turn heads everywhere it goes. Well-built pickups generally don't hang around our showroom for very long. Don't miss the chance to add this incredible ride to your collection! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)596-5211. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com