The Retro Mod scene has many purists who hold their pearls because it is thinking that classic cars are already perfect and do not need an update. This applies to a Boss 429 or GT 428 SCJ, which should only be restored to its original state, but there were tons of first generation Mustangs who looked cool, just to have some beautiful Wienie engines. You could spend tens of thousands of dollars that brings a matching numbers ’69 ‘rang with a 120 hp with one-vat carb 200ci Thriftpower I-6 back to original state and it would be virtually worthless. On the other hand, dropping some modern performance and comfort in that fastback can make a ride with six digits, and more importantly, something that would be great to drive.
When it comes to classic trucks, originality is not really something, because there is not really the market for them, as there is for the Golden Age Muscle Cars. The thing is, there is actually a considerable demand for retro-pickups, and so they are excellent candidates for Resto-Modification. Speed restorationsFrom Pensacola, Florida, Ford, Chevy and International Trucks has been bringing back from the dead with updated performance and luxury for years, and sets the standard for adapted classics. They recently set their sights on the Ford “Dentside” pickups of the 70s, which they pack with high-quality 5.0-liter Coyote V-8s and beautiful adapted accents, creating a really amazing resto mod truck-line-up.
To give you the most up -to -date and accurate information, the data used to collect this article were from speed and other authoritative sources, including Ford and Classic.com.
Speed works the classic “dentside” Ford Truck
The Ford F-Series truck has been in production since 1948 and remains to this day, making it the longest running American vehicle, as well as the best-selling of all time. In 1973, Ford rolled out the pick-up of the sixth generation, which was called the “dentside” by enthusiasts because the body line was actually pushed in instead of jumping out, as in the previous generation. For many Ford Truck notes, this is the determining generation with a bold style that the F-series has established as the pick-up of America. There were some radical changes for these gene, with the most surprising being that it was the first to have the gas tank under the bed. As crazy as it sounds, earlier models had the gas tank in the cabin, behind the couch, which seemed a little riding while he was sitting on a TNT crate.
“The deside era of the Ford F series is really an icon of American craftsmanship. We always want to develop our offer at Velocity and give customers the opportunity to control their own piece of history. We are delighted to offer this next generation of trucks and to get them in the hands of drivers around the world.” – Speed CEO Stuart Wilson
Velocity recognized the importance and attraction of the F-Series trailer of 1973-1979 and created an adapted line-up to feed the need. All trucks start with an original body, because let’s be honest, that’s the first draw. After that, however, they are stripped and rebuilt by hand, with modern engines, suspensions and interiors that are loaded with functions. The sixth-gene F-series trucks were available in massive colors, but the two-tone paint was the coolest, and so that is what Velocity went for this initiative. While retaining the classic style, which is again why we are for this, Velocity added a number of great adapted elements that really make these losers pop. Available in Street Rod or Off-Road Monster, there is a custom danceside for everyone.
F-100 street machine
The first range of Velocity is the Ford F-100 from 1974, which was again conceived as a muscle car/street machine. Although it did not fall on the ground as a real Lowrider, the suspension has sunk, giving it a serious urban attitude. Combined with the low-profile wheels, this is a great cruiser who is guaranteed to attract attention and creates a buzz. It is actually a kind of sleep ride, because, despite the slowly rolling Swagger of this truck, it has a 450+ horsepower engine that will definitely cover every modern performance car. Nobody is afraid of the “Lo-Los” in a red light challenge because they all slide and bounce over, but this is one that collects the doors that it has blown off.
F-250 4×4 “High Boy” Beast
The Sixth-Gen F-250 4×4 is lovingly known as the “High Boy” because that truck drove more than six centimeters higher than the RWD version. As bad as it seems now, it was designed out of necessity, or maybe just laziness. To keep the powertrain relatively easy, Ford used a “separate” transfer case that was mounted separately from the transmission. This design used a longer drive shaft, which required a higher riding height for both axes, which resulted in pure truck -awesomeness. Velocity has chosen to honor the truck that served as a basis for the original Big Foot Monster Truck, with their F-150 and F-250 High Boy-Douane from 1977.
Coyote V-8 Driven Classics
There is no more legendary V-8 than the Ford 5.0-liter, which started in 1969 as the Boss 302, built for competition in the SCCA Trans Am Racing series. It was the GO-TO V-8 in the 1970s, including for the F-series trucks, before it became metrician in the 1980s, making the Mustang GT “Five-Oh!” Was the determining ride of the decade. It was given a big overhaul in 2011 such as the Ford Modular Coyote 5.0-Liter V-8, capable of insane amounts of horsepower. Since the Sixth-Gen F-Series trucks had a 302 option, it seemed suitable for speed to use the same displacement for their adapted models. All speed dents are equipped with a Ford Performance Gen III 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 of 460 hp, making them a lot.
Speed F-100 adapted power and performance
Engine | 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 |
|---|---|
Horsepower | 460 hp |
Couple | 420 LB-FT |
Transfer | Automatic 10-speed gearbox |
0-60 time | 3.5 – 4.5 seconds (East.) |
A quarter of mile | 11.4 – 12.4 seconds (East.) |
Top speed | 15 MPH (East.) |
The engines are linked to a 10r80 automatic transmission 10r80 automatic transmission and Velocity’s own Serpentine system “keeps things moving under the hood.” There is also an adjusted exhaust system with Magnaflow dampers who make these babies messing around and roar. Velocity unfortunately has no performance numbers on these murderous trucks, but we can estimate the accelerating power of the ’74 Dentside Street Rod. A ’74 F-100 weighed around 3,600 pounds and speed use is probably in the same neighborhood. With 460 hp, this street truck must be good for a quarter of a time in the low range of 12 seconds. Pickups are notorious light in the back, so you may smoke the tires for 12 seconds, but that is also quite cool.
Suspension animation
In addition to the added performance, the best thing about a Resto Mod is a comfortable ride, because the classics tend to bounce around with an enormous amount of body roll. All Velocity Deside Customs is on an exclusive Roadster Shop Spec-Chassis, making them just as smooth as smoothly. The ’74 F-100 has an independent front-wheel suspension, a Ford 9-inch rear axle, and stops with thanks to Baer brakes. The 4x4s are supplied with solid Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rear axles and are mounted on all four corners with Willwood trick brakes. There is a Street Series Performance Package for the F-100 with two-way-adjustable Fox-Coilovers, larger six-sucker calipers with 14-inch rotors and 19-inch front and 20-inch back-side wheels.
Tailor -made speed
Ford created the first beauty of the dentis trucks, but Velocity has accentuated them with a number of great adapted accents. The characteristic split grille is again in full chrome, with chrome bumpers and Ford letters. Velocity added LED headlights to complete the fascia update in the front. The chromium continues to flow while the two -tone paint is emphasized by racing track finishing, and the side mirrors, as well as the door handles and the tailgate handle, are tailor -made bats. All trucks are supplied with coloring beds with color deviation and are equipped with completely new glass.
Luxury interior
The luxurious interior of the Velocity Dentside trucks starts with an adapted couch chair that is sewn with premium leather, extends to the door panels and ends with the packed SPARC Industries -steering wheel. The modified dashboard is anchored by an exclusive Dakota Digital Gauge cluster, as well as a Bluetooth-compatible touchscreen. The trucks have all modern comfort, such as A/C, Power Windows, Tilt -Kolom and a raw focal sound system. The door handles, window pellets, window twists and dashboard buttons are tailor -made handle -like billets, which make the interior a bit more special. There is even a backup camera that brings these Fords from the 70s in modern times.
Bring a speed-denside Neo-class home
For Non -Intachden, the costs of a retro -fashion -habit can be a pretty shock. The speed dents start at $ 279,900, which is not cheap, but for this level of craftsmanship and modernization that is about good. Resto -Mods are generally in the range of $ 300K, which is not a price for everyone, but for those with the resources and desire it is good. The original MSRP for a FORD F-100 from 1974 was $ 3,282, which has been adapted for inflation, but that is not a good meter for the current value. The way in which classics work is that they were affordable when they were new and are now worth a fortune.
According to Classic.comThe auction scene for the sixth-gene Ford F-series is actually very reasonable, with the average sale at only $ 28,295. However, those cheap deals are for non -restored trucks, because, unlike many classic muscle cars, there is no payment day to keep them all original. There are a lot of Deside Douane that were sold in the six digits, including the top seller, a speed F-100 from 1974 that recently gone for $ 309,900. There are literally dozens of Deside Customs that have sold for more than $ 100,000, so there is a market for this luxury Resto-Mod classics. If you want to drop that type of coin on a murderer, it is only logical to get a speed use, Because they do the best builds, menstrual period.
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