1953 Ford F-100 Resto-Mod

No Expense Spared – Magazine Feature Truck

A truly stunning, high-end build that leaves nothing to be desired. This show-stopping 1953 Ford F-100 short-bed Resto-Mod is finished in Ford Candy Metallic Red, a base/clear coat paint job that looks like a true work of art. Featured in Classic Trucks Magazine (November 2015), this truck represents the best of custom craftsmanship.

Engine & Drivetrain

• Completely rebuilt 350ci engine (.030 over)
  • Polished aluminum valve covers and air cleaner
  • Edelbrock EnduraShine intake and carburetor
  • Mild cam, serpentine belt system, Lokar braided throttle cable
  • Polished aluminum water pump
  • Tru-Kool polished aluminum radiator with electric fan and shroud
  • Engine bay is detailed to show-quality and features a reverse tilt hood engineered for perfect fit and ease of use
• 700R4 automatic transmission with overdrive
  • Built by Coan Racing (Kokomo, Indiana)
• Ford 9" rear end with 3.50 gears
  • Perfect gearing for highway cruising thanks to the overdrive transmission

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

• Dakota front suspension with rack and pinion steering
• Leaf spring rear suspension
• Power disc brakes
• Power steering
• Tilt steering column

Comfort & Interior

• Ice cold Vintage Air conditioning and heat
• Professionally finished custom interior by Osborne Auto Upholstery
  • Ostrich skin-texture upholstery on bench seat
  • Smoothed dash with custom insert and Dolphin gauges
  • Overhead console with Pioneer CD player
  • Lokar pedals and tilt column with polished aluminum steering wheel
  • Power windows
  • All glass in excellent condition
  • Fully functional lighting, including high/low beams and blinkers

Body & Exterior Features

• Ford Candy Red metallic paint with amazing depth and gloss
• Custom one-piece side glass (eliminated wing windows)
• Custom shaved and smoothed front tilt hood
• Halogen headlights and LED rear lights
• Shaved bumpers pulled in tight to the body
• Gas filler neck eliminated (fuel tank relocated under bed)
• Gorgeous oak bed with polished stainless steel inserts

Performance

This truck is a true driver — reliable, fast, and comfortable. It starts easily, idles smoothly, and runs strong. The handling is tight, the brakes are responsive, and it cruises effortlessly. It’s as confident on the highway as it is on the show field.

This is not just a show truck; it’s built to drive. Solid, clean, and reliable from top to bottom and front to back. Whether you’re hitting a car show or a weekend cruise, this Resto-Mod is guaranteed to turn heads and deliver smiles.