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!