Rare! 1957 Ford Factory Crew Cab - Hot Rod, Resto Mod, LS, Patina,

Description

1957 Ford Factory Crew Cab *RARE* Original California Forestry Service Vehicle

• Ford produced this model for the USGovernment. Specificallyfor the Forestry Service, Air Force & Railroad. The Air Force trucks were Blue, Railroads were Yellow andForestry'swere Green. This truck was saved from the desert about 8-9 years ago. Since then its gone through a total mechanical make over. The body and paint remain Original.

Great real Patina!
This truck has participated in 3 - Hot Rod Magazine Power Tours - Long Hauls (approx. 3,000mi/ea.) 2013, 2014 & 2016
It has been a Feature Truck in Classic Truck Magazine

• link to Feature: Classic Trucks Magazine Feature

• link to additional pictures:57 Crew Cab

• Drivetrain

Engine:2000 Cadillac Escalade 6.0L - LQ9 - Stock 345hp - by Mel BullardHeads:Stock GMValve covers:stock - corvette coilsManifold / Induction:Edelbrock - FAST EFI fuel systemIgnition:MSDHeaders:GM F-body tubularExhaust / Mufflers:custom dual - MagnaFlowTransmission:GM 700-R4 - Complete rebuild Oct '15Shifter:column

• Chassis

Frame:modified stock - C notched rear - GM front clip
Rearend / Ratio:9-inch Ford / 3.55 posi/ Moser axles/Moroso studs - Complete rebuild Sept '14
Rear suspension:C notched - modified stock leafs
Rear brakes:drum
Front suspension:GM frontclip - QA1 coil overs - Complete rebuild Oct '15
Front brakes:PowerGM disc - Complete rebuild Oct '15
Steering box:PowerGM 605
Front wheels:Wheel Vintiques, 15×6 steel
Rear wheels:Wheel Vintiques, 15×8 steel
Front tires:15-inch blackwall
Rear tires:15-inch blackwall
Gas tank:’71 Ford Mustang - 21 gallon - Walbro 255 pump

• Body

Style:F-100 Crew Cab
Modifications:by Mother Nature
Fenders front / rear:stock
Hood:stock
Grille:stockGlass: modifiedNewone piece side glass - All new weather strips
Bodywork and paint by:Original paint - Father Time - Lettering Brian Wilbanks
Paint type / Color:old - mostly Green
Headlights / Taillights:stock - '59 olds rear
Outside mirrors:peep
Bumpers:stock - customreceiverhitch

• Interior

Dashboard:stock
Gauges:cleaned/rebuilt original - speedo set to 0 when LS drivetrain installed (15K+ now)
Air conditioning:Old Air Products
Stereo:PioneerWiring:EZ wiring harness
Steering wheel:80's GM
Steering column:GM
Seats:GM truck bench (2)
Upholstery by:owner
Material / Color:Mexican blanket / multi-color
Carpet:shag baby!This is a very solid and dependable truck. The old saying "I wouldn't beafraid to drive it anywhere"..... Well, I've driven this truck all over the United States with my 2 small boys. Never any problems!
The truck is low. The suspension is set up for that. Itdoes NOT ride rough. I've driven it on some of the worst roads: Detroit,Oklahoma City, Jackson just to name a few. All without incident. You CAN haul with it. Iregularly haul kids, motorcycles, supplies & ass. I wouldn't put a load of sand in it but normal stuff is fine. Youdon't have to worry about scratching the bed! Custom fabricated receiver hitch with trailer wiring.
The truck is very rare.Always the only one at a show. Try finding one, muchless one that you can drive everyday. Everything works as it should.
It isregistered as a 1960? DMV....
CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS: (256)898-5944