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Known as “Blue Shadow”, this 1956 Ford F-100 custom pickup is equipped with a Ford Lighting 5.8L V8 with Inglese 8-stack fuel injection, Ford Performance T-5 manual transmission and modified chassis. As the original VIN number indicates, this example was built at the Chicago, IL factory as an F-100 model with a 238 V8. It was built by Bob Pierce of BP Customs and Rods located in Connecticut. It earned the “Builders Choice Award” and “Designers Pick” at the Goodguys East Coast Nationals. The two awards are included with the sale. Since completion it's only been driven 115 miles as it was trailered to most shows and events. Everything on the truck was restored or replaced to high show-quality standards. The body is extremely straight with excellent panel fitment. The customized tilt forward hood and doors open very nicely. It was refinished in Volkswagen Shadow Blue with DuPont ChromaBase products. The paint has been detailed to a brilliant shine and ceramic coated with Gtechniq Serum Ultra. The front windshield, side vents, side windows and rear window was replaced with new Hehr tinted glass. It's equipped with modern headlights, LED tail lights and LED third brake light fabricated into the rear cab. It's been outfitted with Billet Specialties Heritage 20” polished wheels and Falken tires. The smooth bed inner panels were painted and enhanced with stainless hardware, Oak floors and stainless slats. The Ford embossed tail gate is supported with chrome hinges and latches. The interior dash was slightly modified by incorporating Vintage Air Conditioning controls and side vents. The cabin was painted body color to match the exterior. The headliner and sun visors were upholstered in tan cloth. The custom kick panels, door panels and bench seat were upholstered in soft brown leather. The floors are covered with custom brown carpeting and molded floor mats. Some of the interior custom features include LED lighting, rear view mirror, Classic Instruments Retro black gauges, Flaming River tilt steering column with billet levers, Flaming River Banjo steering wheel, Specialty power windows, power door locks, power seat, billet door handles, chrome shifter with matching leather boot, seat belts and Custom Autosound Secertaudio SST with remote control that flips down from under the dash. The painted engine compartment is highly detailed throughout. The smoothed firewall showcases a Ford embossed logo and the inner fenders are covered with aluminum panels. The truck is powered by a rebuilt Ford Lighting 5.8L 351 W V8 that runs excellent. The engine was upgraded with a roller cam and Ford Racing GT40 aluminum heads. The engine is equipped with an Inglese Intake and 8-stack fuel injection system with Fast Fuel management. The engine is dressed with high-quality Profile aluminum valve covers and Billet Specialties Tru-Trac pulley system. Some other upgrades include a Ford Racing starter, MSD ignition system, Billet Specialties alternator and power steering reservoir. The engine is cooled by a Griffith aluminum radiator with a SPAL electric fan. The engine breathes through ceramic coated headers and a ceramic coated dual exhaust system with polished Borla mufflers. The engine is coupled to a Ford Performance Super Duty T-5 manual transmission with hydraulic clutch. The power is transferred to the Ford Mustang GT POSI rear end with 3.27 gears. The undercarriage is highly detailed throughout. The original chassis was modified for additional strength and to accommodate the upgraded parts. It's equipped with a Heidts Mustang IFS front end with power rack and pinion steering and a 4-link rear end with QA1 coil overs. The Wilwood braking system consists of 6-pistion red calipers with 14” drilled rotors on the front and red calipers with 12.88 drilled rotors on the rear. This truck has been completely serviced and detailed which is documented with an invoice that's included. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.
