Stunning over-the-top 1948 Ford Panel for sale built at a cost of around $200000 to order by The Adult Toy Factory in Las Crusis New Mexico. This is an amazingly high quality build where "money was no object". Built for and with an engineer to the highest levels imaginable with the goal of creating the ideal cross-country traveling rod. Just over 2000 miles since completion about 10 years ago.
This rare '48 is set-up for unrivaled performance and reliability with a Mustang II front end Corvette LS-1 and GM 4L60-E 4-speed over-drive Transmission. Four wheel Disc brakes power steering 20 gallon fuel tank for long drives this mechanical masterpiece has it all.
The interior is unbelievable! $18000 spent on eleven imported English hydes. Not a stich of vinyl or cloth can be found in this truck. Crafted by Johnny’s Auto Trim in Alamosa Colorado this full custom leather interior is extremely well insulated throughout. The interior features Navigation AM/FM Stereo CD Changer Delco Power Windows Air Conditioning Cruise Control Tilt and more.
There is a load controller airbag setup with compressors and interior controls and gauges should the new owner decide to install airbags. Also has Dakota remote door systems as well as a Dakota digital Series 2 vacuum fluorescent digital dashboard for the utmost accurate readings.
The body is tastefully customized with a chopped 4 1/2 inch sliced top custom rear doors; 1 inch pancake at the front of the hood windshield laid back 2 1/4 inches & frenched. Hagan gas door. Painted with DuPont Hawaiian Orchid and looks stunning! There are a few smaill age-related flaws as shown in the detailed walk around video below. Pin stripping & graphics by Bill Knight Hagan 3rd brake light built into the body hood snout holes filled Hagan frenched Euro style Halogen frenched Cadillac rear tail lamps.
FrameFRAME / MANUFACTURER:
ORIGINAL (MODIFIED) / FORD
MODIFICATIONS:
BOXED / “C’ED” AT REAR / TCI SADDLE STYLE TRANSMISSION MOUNT
WHEEL BASE:
STOCK
FRONT SUSPENSION:
TCI MSII STYLE W/ POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL CONTROL ARMS
FRONT BRAKES:
11″ FORD DISC
REAR SUSPENSION:
TCI 4-LINK
DIFFERENTIAL / RATIO:
9″ FORD (CURRIE) / 3.73
REAR BRAKES:
DISC
MASTER CYLINDER:
CORVETTE 1″ BORE
BRAKE BOOSTER:
TCI 8″ DUAL DIAPHRAGM
STEERING BOX / STEERING COLUMN:
FORD POWER RACK / IDIDIT TILT
WHEELS FRONT / REAR:
BILLET SPECIALTIES / 15″x6″ / 15″x8″
TIRES FRONT / REAR:
BF GOODRICH RADIAL TA / 205-70R 15 / 285-70R 15
GAS TANK:
ROCK VALLEY STAINLESS STEEL W/ FUEL INJECTION PUMP INSTALLED
RADIATOR:
WALKER RADIATOR Z-OPTION W/ A/C CONDENSER
BodySTYLE:
1948 FORD PANEL TRUCK
MATERIAL / MANUFACTURER:
STEEL / FORD
MODIFICATIONS:
CHOPPED 4 1/2″ / SLICED TOP TO REMOVE MASSIVE CROWN / REAR DOORS TOTALLY CHANGED / 1″ PANCAKE AT THE FRONT OF THE HOOD / WINDSHIELD LAID BACK 2 1/4″ & FRENCHED / HAGAN GAS DOOR / COOL FLEX GAS FILLER HOSE / PIN STRIPPING & GRAPHICS BY BILL KNIGHT / HAGAN 3RD. BRAKE LIGHT BUILT INTO THE BODY / HOOD SNOUT HOLES FILLED
LIGHTS FRONT / REAR:
HAGAN FRENCHED URO STYLE HALOGEN / FRENCHED CADILLAC / WARDLOW BRA
PAINT TYPE / COLOR:
DU PONT / HAWAIIAN ORCHID
OTHER STUFF:
DRIVING LIGHTS BUILT INTO THE FRONT BUMPER / ROCK VALLEY BUMPERS MODIFIED TO FIT THE BODY CLOSER / GRILL MODIFIED W/ FUNCTIONAL SCOOP TO THE RADIATOR / POLISHED ALUMINUM INNER FENDERS / DRIP RAIL CUT OFF & 5/16″ ROD WELDED IN ITS PLACE / GAPS AROUND THE DOORS MADE EVEN / SPECIALTY POWER WINDOWS / DAKOTA COMMANDER 9000 REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM / RE-RADIUSED FENDERS TO FIT TIRE SIZE / FILLED & SMOOTHED SEAMS
InteriorUPHOLSTERY / COLOR:
BRIDGE OF WEIR LEATHER / CREAM
CARPET COLOR:
CREAM WOOL
UPHOLSTERER:
JOHNNY’S AUTO TRIM ALAMOSA COLORADO
INSTRUMENTS / PANEL:
DAKOTA DIGITAL / MOLDED CUSTOM DASH
WIRING:
RON FRANCIS WIRE WORKS BY ATF / CLASSIC CRAFT INTERIOR LIGHTING
STEERING WHEEL:
LECARRA W/ BILLET HORN BUTTON
COMMENTS (OTHER STUFF):
GPS SYSTEM / DVD / KILLER CUSTOM STEREO / CUSTOM CONSOLES (OVERHEAD & FLOOR) DAKOTA DIGITAL CRUISE CONTROL / AIR-TIQUE A/C HEAT SYSTEM / ATF BILLET BRAKE PEDAL / LOKAR PEDALS & E-BRAKE
DrivetrainENGINE BLOCK:
2001 LS-1 CORVETTE
MODIFICATIONS:
ALL BY STREET & PERFORMANCE MENA ARKANSAS – ENTIRE ENGINE IS POLISHED ALUMINUM / ALL ACCESSORIES POLISHED BY S&P /
PISTONS / RODS:
STOCK
HEADS / VALVE TRAIN:
STOCK
INDUCTION / IGNITION:
STOCK W/ STREET & PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS / CAMARO THROTTLE BODY / LOKAR CABLES /
EXHAUST:
STREET & PERFORMANCE COATED BLOCK HUGGER HEADERS / ALUMINUM COATED 2 1/4″
DISPLACEMENT / HORSEPOWER:
350 CID / 330 HP
TRANSMISSION / TORQUE CONVERTER / SHIFTER:
GM 4L60E 4-speed over-drive / VETTE 1800 CONVERTER / SHIFTER – IDIDIT COLUMN
TRANS MODIFICATIONS:
BEEFED & DYNODE FOR 500 HP
DRIVESHAFT:
INLAND EMPIRE ALL ALUMINUM
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