Description

Custom-chopped and ready to rumble, the 1951 Ford F-1 Rat Rod announces itself with an aggressive orange exterior accented by tribal graphics. Far from ordinary, a vintage '37 LaSalle grille adorns the front end, creating a unique face that sets apart from factory F-1s. Clever custom touches elevate the build-old-fashioned handsaw repurposed as a rear bumper, wrench-shaped door handles, and a sun visor. The wooden bed with front-mounted gas tank enhances the functional hot rod aesthetic, while 5-spoke matte black wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A 205/60R15 tires anchor this menacing machine to the pavement.

Inside, the black interior has that perfect thrown-together-but-totally-functional vibe that defines the rat rod philosophy. Salvaged 2006 Ford Taurus bucket seats offer modern comfort in this vintage beast, while the carpeted floors, rear cab walls, and headliner give a surprisingly finished feel to this deliberately unfinished creation. The jury-rigged dashboard hosts a Grant GT steering wheel, with a Sunpro tach and auxiliary gauges bolted underneath keeping tabs on the mechanical heartbeat below. The rebel spirit continues with an AM/FM CD player stashed away in the glovebox pumping tunes through kick panel speakers, proving that even outlaws appreciate good music while cruising.

Motivation comes from a 351 Windsor V8 connected to a C4 3-speed automatic transmission, making for a potent powertrain combination. The engine breathes through an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor sitting atop a high-rise aluminum intake, while custom long-tube headers expel gases through side pipes that exit at the cab corners. Ford Racing valve covers add a touch of performance flair, and an aluminum radiator with electric fan keeps temperatures in check. Power steering and power front disc brakes make this Rat Rod surprisingly manageable despite its aggressive appearance, while the Ford 8-inch rear end (sourced from a 1967 Ford Fairlane) transfers power to the pavement through a leaf spring suspension.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 351 Windsor V8 Engine

• C4 3-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Edelbrock 4-Barrel Carburetor

• High-rise Aluminum Intake

• Custom Long-tube Headers

• Side Pipe Exhaust

• Ford Racing Valve Covers

• Aluminum Radiator with Electric Fan

• Power Front Disc Brakes

• Power Steering

• Ford 8-inch Rear End from 1967 Ford Fairlane

• Leaf Spring Suspension Front and Rear

• Orange Paint with Tribal Graphics

• Chopped Cab

• '37 LaSalle Grille

• Custom Handsaw Rear Bumper

• Custom Wrench Door Handles

• Cab Sun Visor

• Wooden Bed

• Front-mounted Aftermarket Gas Tank

• 5-Spoke Matte Black Wheels

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A 205/60R15 Tires

• Tinted Headlamps

• Black Interior with Bucket Seats from 2006 Ford Taurus

• Carpeted Floor, Rear Cab and Headliner

• Grant GT Steering Wheel

• Sunpro Tachometer

• Auxiliary Gauge Cluster

• AM/FM Single CD Player in Glovebox

• Aftermarket Speakers in Kick Panels

Built for those who dare to be different, the 1951 Ford F-1 Rat Rod combines classic truck bones with hot rod attitude. Featuring custom bodywork, modern performance upgrades, and countless unique details, this orange brawler offers both visual impact and driving enjoyment for the true individualist. Call today!