Indholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2023 i F-Series Builder's Guide

FROM 1967 TO 1972, all Ford F-100s, F-250, and F-350s left the production line with a dashpad sitting on top of a factory-formed metal dash. After 50 years of service, most of them have seen better days and either need to be repaired or replaced altogether. While the aftermarket support as of late has improved, there have not been too many choices for replacement pads. Dashpad covers and overlays are a budget-minded option that can cover up the cracked and faded dashpad, but that is pretty much a Band-Aid over the real issue. Then there are the more expensive replacement pads that top $400 or more. Finally, there is the elusive NOS pad or even a pristine original. Those are like finding a needle in a haystack, and the money…

FOUNDED IN 2014, TROY LAMOND STARTED TLD, WHICH stands for Troy Lee Dayton, a mixture of his name, his son’s name, and his wife’s name. Located in Sudbury, Ontario, in Canada, TLD began as an underground mining and construction business until being converted to a custom coating business for vehicles, chassis, and bikes. When it came time for Troy to showcase what his company can do, he set out to find a blank canvas on which to display his creations. He and his father, Rob, were sitting at a breakfast diner and someone he was familiar with came in and asked if he would be interested in a 1957 Dodge D100. The classic truck was ready for the scrapyard, so Troy took this on as a project. Once the Dodge…

Gen 5 Vintage Air Vintage Air, the renowned manufacturer of performance air-conditioning systems, introduces the Gen 5 SureFit Climate-Control System for 1980-’86 Ford F-Series trucks and Broncos. This advanced system features industry-first OEM-quality injection-molded cases and high-capacity blower motors, providing classic vehicle owners with modern comfort and reliability. Vintage Air 800-862-6658 www.vintageair.com Tailored Coilovers When standard coilovers won’t cut it, turn to the KW Racing Department for custom solutions. Whether it’s accommodating added weight or modifying setups for your special project, KW Racing offers tailored coilovers available for off-the-shelf applications or one-off custom builds. Explore the possibilities at KWSuspensions.com, with prices starting at $3,299 MSRP. KW Suspension 888-622-9544 www.kwsuspensions.com Oil Cooler Sandwich Vibrant’s Thermostatic Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapters are designed to bypass hot oil through a cooling…

WHILE WE NEVER DID ANTICIPATE THE PATINA look to lose its popularity any time soon, finding new project trucks out there that have a perfect, naturally weathered finish is proving to be harder than ever. Luckily for those on the West Coast, locating rusty but not rusted-out trucks is still an occurrence that happens every now and again. A few years back, Steve Adgate unearthed this ’71 F-100 from a local junkyard not far from his home in Northern California. The truck needed some attention to get it back on the road again, but Steve was more attracted to the artistically aged paint and surface rust that only Mother Nature has been able to perfect. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with faux patina finishes, there’s just something about the…

THE TEXOMA F-100 Roundup, now in its 8th year, proved to be an absolutely amazing event. Held on May 6, 2023, in Gainesville, Texas, this gathering of custom Ford F-100 trucks exceeded all expectations. Located at the Gainesville Farmers Market, the event showcased a stunning array of meticulously crafted trucks that left enthusiasts in awe. As we arrived at the registration desk around noon, we were thrilled to learn that a record-breaking 245 trucks had already been registered, surpassing the previous year’s numbers. This impressive turnout is a testament to the event’s growing popularity and unwavering passion of truck aficionados. Despite the scorching Texas heat, attendees were undeterred, showcasing their enthusiasm and camaraderie. It was a sight to behold as truck owners and admirers shared stories, exchanged tips and tricks,…

OK, SO WHILE THIS ULTRA CLEAN F-250 doesn’t get down and dirty hauling parts around like a regular shop truck, it’s more of a mascot for David Wilson’s automotive side business, Resurrected Hot Rods/RHR Customs in Tomball, Texas. David keeps himself mighty busy splitting his time as a construction project manager during the day and a custom car builder after hours and on the weekends. Cool, classic cars and trucks are his forte, and he has built up a solid clientele since opening his shop. Unlike a good deal of his peers, he was able to carve out enough time to build a vehicle for himself to serve as an example of the level of customization he keeps at the forefront of every job he takes on. David’s vehicle of…

One evening while Brad’s uncle Graham Guthrie was driving the truck, an unsuspecting Chevy Camaro decided to pick a fight with the F-100, which didn’t end well for the Bow Tie. AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 13, BRAD ABERCROMBIE’S FATHER PURCHASED A 1975 Ford F-100 for him to fix up for high school. With the truck in their hands, Brad and his father did some of the usual stuff to get it road worthy for brads 16th birthday. Of course, being true hot-rod guys, they decided to put a 460 in the truck before Brad was even 14. One evening while Brad’s uncle Graham Guthrie was driving the truck, an unsuspecting Chevy Camaro decided to pick a fight with the F-100, which didn’t end well for the Bow Tie. Realizing…

ALL OF US GET INTO CUSTOM VEHICLES IN many different ways. Shane Hall from College Grove, Tennessee, did so by building a custom mini-truck that was featured in Truckin’ magazine in 1992. It wasn’t long after the mini-truck bug bit that Shane shifted to fat fender Chevys. Then, moving onto his next project, Shane decided it was time to build what his grandpa and dad loved. They all appreciated the lines of the ’60s Ford trucks. So, the search was on for a ’60s model Ford. “After my first build, it moved to classics with an appreciation for the lines of ‘slicks’ and I wanted to do something different,” Shane says. After several months searching the internet, Shane came across this 1964 F-100 in Central California. Being it was a…

MY PASSION FOR CLASSIC VEHICLES IGNITED when I was a kid riding around in my father’s 1970 F-100 for over a decade. At the age of 22, I purchased my own Bumpside. Eight years later, I now have a few more plus a Dentside. My two most recent acquisitions, a 1969 F-100 and a 1976 F-250, needed some serious attention in the instrument cluster department. The ’69 had a lens that was so yellowed that you could barely see through it, plus the illumination did not work. The ’76 had deteriorated housing that was in desperate need of replacing. I did the work and shared both my progress and results in Facebook groups, and the amount of interest was surprising. So, I built several clusters and sold them before a…