Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2022 i F-Series Builder's Guide

IT WASN’T TOO LONG AGO THAT finding patina on a truck meant that it just hadn’t been repainted... yet. Much like a primer paintjob from the golden era of kustoms, it was a sign that you were still working on your ride and, as time allowed, some fresh lacquer (remember, we’re talking about the old days) would eventually find its way onto your truck’s sheetmetal. Nowadays, however, patina is often preferred over shiny paint. But why is this? And let’s forget about “fauxtina” (fake patina) for the sake of this discussion. I’m talking about real-deal rust, dents and worn-through paint. The way I’ve always looked at patina is that it is a visual representation of a vehicle’s history, kind of like the rings of a tree. Was it pampered and…

IT’S THE END OF AN ERA—BUT IT’S ALSO THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ONE. THE 44TH annual F-100 Supernationals were held once again in Sevierville, Tennessee, at the Sevierville Convention Center. More than 500 vehicles entered the showgrounds to compete for Truck of the Year, Points Champion and many other awards. The event had the highest number of entries ever and also drew the highest number of spectators, with more than 6,000 crossing through the gate. One of the highlights was the unveiling of the late John Wayne’s just-restored ’78 F-350. His personal truck was purchased at his estate auction and restored to like-new condition. This past F-100 Supernationals was also famed promoter Charlie Cobble’s last. After 34 years and 117 shows, he decided to retire and spend some much-earned…

WE’VE SEEN IT MORE OFTEN than you’d think. Lots of custom trucks start with a plan for just modest changes. The owner’s original intent was to create an occasional driver with a minimum of effort and cost. Purchase an inexpensive truck, spend a little time getting it running, maybe toss in a few personal touches, and then drive it. Sound familiar? Somewhere along the way however, everything changes. Custom trucks have a way of creating their own future. That’s the way it began with George Lindsay and his 1963 F-100. George is no stranger to the custom truck scene. His ’53 F-100 was a consistent show winner and a magazine feature truck a few years back. Of course, George has an advantage over most. The customizing process is easy when…

THERE’S AN OLD IDEA THAT SAYS THE MORE YOU DO SOMETHING, THE BETTER YOU GET AT it. If that’s true, then the 48th annual Daytona Turkey Run must be approaching perfection! Entertaining enthusiasts from around the country and literally with spectators arriving from around the world, this Thanksgiving weekend show is rapidly approaching the half-century mark. What makes it unique is the format that ensures there is something for everyone. Head to the eastern section of the infield at the legendary Daytona International Speedway and you will see an amazing grouping of more than 5,000 collector cars. Uniquely, there are no classes or awards since the Turkey Run has always been designed around fun. On the other hand, if you were looking to fill the void in the family garage,…

Aldan American Front Coilover Kit Upgrading your F-100’s chassis to a 2003-2011 Crown Victoria front suspension? Check out Aldan American’s coilover conversion kit designed for custom builds, F-100 trucks, and vehicles using the Crown Vic front crossmembers and front suspensions. Aldan’s kits are designed for an OEM-like fitment and are completely bolt-on to the Crown Vic front clip. The company’s conversions replace the factory front shocks and springs. They also replace the custom brackets and adjustable coilovers. Coilover conversions are designed to lower up to 2.0 inches from stock when installed. Made in the USA. Bolt on and go! Aldan American 310-834-7478 www.aldanamerican.com All New OE-Style Replacement Cowl Side Air Vent Panels by AMD Auto Metal Direct recently released OE replacement cowl side air vent panels for’73-’79 Ford F-Series trucks.…

MOST YEARS IN THE PAST, OUR SEMA EVENT COVERAGE FOR THE MAGAZINE CONSISTED OF killer pictures framing out all the best trucks at that year’s event along with a quick three paragraph synopsis of our experience during the show. Before this year’s SEMA show, it was hard to build excitement in editorial by describing an event we go to and feature each and every year. We get it—SEMA is the place to be once a year if you like anything truck related. The coolest builds, the newest parts and the industry’s top individuals all gather to celebrate a passion we all possess. But what happens if a pandemic hits, SEMA closes shop for a year, and the show comes back with an all new layout and federal restrictions like never…

Getting the build off to a solid start, Avery disassembled the truck completely so he could update and clean up the stock ’67 chassis. After C-notching the frame, Avery installed a 4-bar with QA1 coilovers in the rear, and DJM dropped I beams with a sway bar up front. When the chassis work was complete, Avery laid down a fresh coat of black paint over everything to give it a fresh new look. "Since its completion, Avery has put many miles on Little Rusty, and he enjoys cruising and going to local car shows. Building from Bottom Up Once the chassis was set, Avery looked to get the drivetrain ironed out. A 1969 Ford 302 was sourced and taken to a local machine shop for freshening-up. While the rotating assembly…

BATMAN HAD THE Batmobile. The Duke boys had the General Lee. The A-Team had that amazing GMC Vendura van. And Mark Bell has Betsy, a spotless 1962 F-100 Unibody that he’s owned since before he was old enough to drive. “Out behind the barn, the farmer had an old pickup hidden in the weeds. When he saw the trampled trail to the truck through the grass, he knew Mark had developed a crush.” “This pickup is the very first vehicle I ever purchased,” Mark says, telling the tale of Betsy’s origins. “I was 13 years old, and I spent the summer working for a local farmer changing water for him.” Out behind the barn, the farmer had an old pickup hidden in the weeds. When he saw the trampled trail…

John Jinnings is a lifelong enthusiast of building custom vehicles. He has personally owned 156 automobiles, with about 25 of them being magazine worthy. John found a rust-free ’72 Ford F-100 on eBay in California, and once the deal was done and the truck shipped to Indiana, they stripped it down to just what was needed and sold everything else off. “Because everything is clean and simple, they decided to hide the master cylinder under the dash and fit custom panels with false compartments on the inner fenders to hold the boost controller on one side and PCM on the other.” With the power the motor was going to have, a stock frame would twist like a pretzel, so John went with a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis with a…

IT’S 1973, AND PRESIDENT RICHARD Milhous Nixon is reelected to a second term and suspends offensive action in North Vietnam, ultimately ending the U.S.’s involvement in the Vietnam War. It wouldn’t be long, however, until he is caught in the middle of the infamous Watergate scandal. His presidency would be cut short the following year when he is impeached and removed from office. In the musical world, DJ Kool Herc introduces hip hop to the world from Sedgwick Ave. in the Bronx. Elvis Presley’s popularity holds steady, with his televised concert in Hawaii attracting more viewers than the Apollo moon landings, though the event is censored in communist Eastern Bloc countries. Meanwhile, The Godfather wins an Academy Award for Best Picture, but horse head aside, it’s The Exorcist that disturbs…

NO, WE’RE NOT TALKING about an angry guy bellowing from the rooftops in that headline. We’re talking about this gorgeous 1971 Ford F-100 with a supercharged 2013 Coyote V-8 that’s proudly owned by Quality Roofing Inc. in Tampa, Florida. It roars, alright, and then some. “We built it for a customer who wanted a restomod classic truck for marketing purposes,” says Michael Rolleri, who owns and operates Salvage to Savage, a full-service fabrication and speed shop in nearby Boca Raton. “It took a year to build at a cost of six figures.” When you see and hear this green-and-white patinaed rig in person—and take a peek under the hood—the cost and time involved make perfect sense. But first, the exterior. Everything you see is original: the grille, the bumpers, even…