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1956 Ford F100 Big Back Window

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1956 Ford F100 Big Back Window

1956 Ford F100 Big Back WindowFrom Oregon comes this 1956 Ford F100 with Big Back Window and a lot of quality craftsmanship.

Truck Specs.:

Painted with custom Dupont Blue Chromasbase paint

350 motor w/performer cam, 750 Holly Street Avenger carburetor, Edelbrock Endurashine Performer Manifold

Flow master Series 40 dual exhaust.

TH350 transmission

Custom aluminum radiator.

Front disc and rear drum brakes,

1970 8” Cougar rear end

Custom cut springs

Custom cab skirt

15 inch American Racing Wheels

Tilt steering

Vintage A/C and heat

Custom gauges

Power windows

Oak bed with stainless trim

No limit tilt hood

Custom molded fiberglass speaker enclosures

Blue 1964 F250 With Air Ride

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Blue 1964 F250 With Air Ride

1964 Ford F250This truck was sent in by its owner from Louisiana. It’s a 1964 F250 sporting a rear 4 link air ride suspension. Under the hood is a 292 with headers, an aluminum radiator and electric fans to keep it cooler. For long trips, a 35 gallon gas tank was added.

Straight 6 Powered 1955 Ford Panel Truck

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Straight 6 Powered 1955 Ford Panel Truck

1955 Ford Panel Truck - SideThis truck was sent in from California. It’s a little old school and a little new. Under the hood is a 223 six cylinder with header and dual carbs. A 3 speed transmission backs up the mighty 6 while a 9 inch Ford rear end brings up the rear. The straight axle is dropped 3 inches for a look we really like. Inside are leather bucket seats, full carpet, upholstery with insulation behind, a 6 speaker stereo and more!

 

Totally Restored Near Original 1953 Chevy 3100

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Totally Restored Near Original 1953 Chevy 3100

1953 Chevy 3100 5 windowAnthony in California sent us his photos of his 1953 Chevy. It’s mostly restored to original. Custom wheels, a little chrome and minor changes during the rebuild like custom paint and custom interior were the only mods. It is a 5 window truck with a straight 6 cylinder. Nice work Anthony!

BedWood™ for Trucks Offers a New Oil Finish Product

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BedWood™ for Trucks Offers a New Oil Finish Product

BedWood™ for Trucks Introduces a Fortified Wood Finishing Penetrating Oil

Hopkinsville, KY—November 1, 2011— Bed Wood and Parts the leading manufacturer of specialty bed wood restoration and custom kits has chosen SEMA to introduce another new wood finishing product.  SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show held this year from November 1-4, 2011 is the premier automotive-aftermarket show in the world. Held every fall in Las Vegas, Nevada, the show always attracts the world’s largest and most impressive collection of automotive-aftermarket parts manufacturers.- The show is also a magnet for celebrities, car builders and customized car, trucks and hot rods.

BedWood for Trucks, a manufacturer of quality BedWood kits made in America for trucks, customs and hot rods, is exhibiting in Hot Rod Alley at SEMA. In addition to showing a complete line of BedWood kits for restoration and customization, the BedStrips line of extruded aluminum hidden fastener strips will be displayed along with the RetroLiner™ wood kits for late model vehicles.  Adding to the BedWood line of extensive and superior quality products is the new fortified penetrating oil finishing product.  Developed and shown at SEMA for the first time is BedWood EZ Rub™ Fortified Penetrating Oil; this is a deep conditioning oil that seals and protects.

“The EZ Rub oil finish is another product that will assist our customers with a complete installation of the fine wood products that we produce.”, states Jeff Major, President Bed Wood and Parts.

BedWood EZ Rub Fortified Penetrating Oil Finish
Custom woods are open to the elements and must be properly protected to ensure a quality appearance. BedWood EZ Rub is an effective way to provide a natural look and protection for the wood bed of any vehicle.  Specially formulated to be applied evenly, the natural oil will penetrate the surface of the wood. When applied as directed, EZ Rub will provide a natural long-lasting finish that protects from the elements, provides two-levels of U.V. protection and inhibits both mold and mildew.

Bed Wood and Parts was founded in 2006 by Jeff Major, with the fabrication shop and headquarters in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, where craftsman hand shape replacement and custom bed products for trucks and others custom vehicles. From quality restorations to the most exotic custom truck and even late model daily drivers, BedWood for Trucks offers ready-to-finish and install kits, because “Wood Looks Good!”©. You can learn more about Bed Wood and Parts at www.BedWoodandParts.com or by calling 1-877-206-WOOD (9663).

Wheel of the Week – Billet Specialties SLG45

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Wheel of the Week – Billet Specialties SLG45

Billet Specialties SLG45This is our pick for wheel of the week: The SLG45 forged billet wheel from Billet Specialties. It comes in many sizes from 17″ up to 22″ and a variety of widths and wheel bolt patterns. They are not cheap, but they are forged and gorgeous!

Check them out on the Billet Specialties website.

Small & Big Block Chevy Firing Order & Cylinder Arrangement

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Small & Big Block Chevy Firing Order & Cylinder Arrangement

SBC - Small Block Chevy Engine Firing Order Cylinder ArrangementThe (SBC) Small Block & (BBC) Big Block Chevy firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Rotor spins clockwise when looking down from the top at it.

Cylinder Arrangement: Looking at the front of the engine block: The #1 cylinder is on the right side (Driver side) in the front. #2 is the front cylinder on the left (Passenger side). 1-3-5-7 are on the driver side. 2-4-6-8 are on the passenger side.

AN Hose Fitting Sizes Explained

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AN Hose Fitting Sizes Explained

AN Hose End & Braided Hose

Maybe you haven’t realized a few things about AN hose fittings. “AN” stands for “Army Navy”, in reference to their original application with military equipment. AN sizes are very simple. You simply make a fraction out of the AN size. Place the AN size over 16.

For example: A “3 AN ” size fitting fits a 3/16″ hose size. A “10 AN” hose fitting fits a 10/16″ hose size, better known as 5/8″.

AN Size

Hose Size

Thread Size
-3 3/16 3/8-24 SAE
-4 1/4 7/16-20 SAE
-6 3/8 9/16-18 SAE
-8 1/2 3/4-16 SAE
-10 5/8 7/8-14 SAE
-12 3/4 1-1/16 SAE
-16 1 1-5/16 SAE
-20 1-1/4 1-5/8 SAE

Keith Black Powered 1941 Ford Pickup

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Keith Black Powered 1941 Ford Pickup

Ted from Florida sent us his 41 Ford pickup. He says it has a 350 Keith Black engine with 425 hp, TH400 transmission, power steering & brakes. A 3″exhaust allows that engine to breathe while a 4 core radiator with electric fan keeps it cool. A digital dash, tilt wheel and leather & tweed interior round out the interior highlights.

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Impact Wrench

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Impact Wrench
Milwaukee cordless 3/8 impact
Milwaukee cordless 3/8 impact – Square Drive

From time to time, we like to show you tools that we find useful, quality tools on sale etc…. Recently I purchased a few of the Milwaukee M12 tools for around the house and in the garage. I bought the 1/4 inch hex impact driver thinking it would be useful when assembling any number of things. It turns out the little driver is a torque monster that really turns the bolts well. I was surprised how useful it is. It’s really nice to be able to assemble things quickly when you’re building them. A lot of times, you weld and then may assemble the thing and take it apart several times. It really speeds this up. It’s also a bonus that it’s so compact and light as well as no air hose to get in the way. Milwaukee also makes a 3/8 square drive (just like your regular 3/8 impact wrench). It’s very similar to the hex impact driver, just a bit more torque and RPM. I haven’t used it, but now that I know it exists, I’ll probably add that to my collection.

Milwaukee 3/8 M12 Cordless Impact Wrench – The tool is around $100 with no batteries or charger. Around $189 with 2 batteries and charger.

Here is the info. from the Milwaukee website:

The M12™ Cordless LITHIUM-ION 3/8” Square Drive Impact Wrench delivers power and convenience in a compact light weight design. With a powerful impact mechanism that delivers up to 1,000 in-lbs of torque, the 2451-22 is only 2.3 lbs. The tool also has an easy socket insertion/ release and utilizes a 3/8″ anvil with friction ring retention. The on board fuel gauge displays remaining run-time, while a built in L.E.D. illuminates work surface.

Voltage 12V
Anvil Size 3/8 in
Anvil Type Square
Torque 1000 in-lbs
RPM 0-2200 RPM
IPM 0-3000 IPM
Battery RED LITHIUM™
Length 6-1/2 in
Tool Weight 2.3 lbs
Shipping Weight 7.1 lbs

 

 

Milwaukee Hex Impact Driver
Milwaukee Hex Impact Driver

Milwaukee 1/4 Inch Hex Impact Driver – The tool is around $139 with batteries and charger.

Here is the info. from the Milwaukee website:

Delivering a best-in-class 850 in-lbs. of torque in a compact, lightweight package and weighing less than 2.5 lbs, the 2450-22 is powerful enough to drive fasteners up to 75% faster and offers up to 2X longer run-time. Weighing only 2.3 lbs, the compact size and weight allows access to tighter areas and reduces user fatigue. An M12™ RED LITHIUM™ battery and 0-3,000 IPM provide longer run- time and more impacts per minute for optimum performance. Additional features include an Battery Fuel Gauge that displays the remaining run time and a built-in LED Light illuminates the work surface.

Voltage 12V
Anvil Size 1/4″
Anvil Type Hex
IPM 0-3,000
RPM 0-2,000
Torque 850 in-lbs
Battery RED LITHIUM™
Tool Weight 2.3 lbs
Shipping Weight 7.1 lbs

BedWood™ for Trucks Increases Offering of Exotic Woods

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Six New Woods that Offer An Exotic Flare to any Truck Bed

Hopkinsville, KY—November 1, 2011—BedWood for Trucks, a manufacturer of quality BedWood kits made in America for trucks, customs and hot rods, is now offering six new exotic woods.  BedWood was already the leader in wood offerings for truck bed kits, but it has upped the ante with even more exotic woods from which to choose.

With over Forty (40) domestic and exotic woods, it might be difficult to choose the ideal wood for your project.  That variety is what sets BedWood apart and just how paint manufactures provide a pallet of color; BedWood offers you a pallet of color and wood grains. “Custom trucks and hot rods deserve way more than an average bed kit. Weather it is Oak or one of our newest woods, like Iroko we offer the very best!”, states Jeff Major, President BedWood for Trucks.

The newest woods offered by BedWood for Trucks are; Burmese Teak, Iron Wood, Iroko and three types of Bamboo.  Each wood has a distinctive color, grain and appearance.  The exotic woods offer the builder an alternative to the standard look of Oak while offering your project a durable and usable bed.  These new woods, as all the woods offered can be ordered in a pick-up kit, custom fabrication or as a RetroLiner™.

These woods are unique and the Bamboo is a sustainable wood product that is ideal for the markets Green footprint.  The wood has a look and grain that enhances the vehicle image.  Many builders have already begun using the Bamboo including one customer who is using it on his SEMA display truck.
BedWood is committed to offering products that are green and renewable.

Bed Wood and Parts was founded in 2006 by Jeff Major, with the fabrication shop and headquarters in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, where craftsman hand shape replacement and custom bed products for trucks and others custom vehicles. From quality restorations to the most exotic custom truck and even late model daily drivers, Bed Wood and Parts offers ready-to-finish and install kits, because “Wood Looks Good!”©. You can learn more about Bed Wood and Parts at www.BedWoodandParts.com or by calling 1-877-206-WOOD (9663).

Awesome Classic Truck School Bus Video

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Awesome Classic Truck School Bus Video

Resto-Mod 1972 Ford F100

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Resto-Mod 1972 Ford F100

1972 Ford F100 BackRick from Wisconsin sent in photos of his 72 Ford F100 that he restored and modified.It’s a nice example of a quality restoration with a few extras to make the truck more fun.

He says, “It originally came from Colorado. The body was in exceptional shape for its age. We completely stripped, painted and rebuilt the truck with all new seals and NOS parts where possible. It has a 390 FE motor backed by a 4 speed top loader transmission and 9” rear end with 3:50 gears. An aluminized dual exhaust along was hung and new American Racing Torque Thrust II polished wheels on new Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires were added.”

1958 Chevy Apache 3100

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1958 Chevy Apache 3100

Bob from Maryland sent us his 1958 Chevy Apache 3100 stepside for your viewing pleasure.

1958 Chevy Apache, Step Side, Short Bed

Engine: GM Performance Parts 350 Ramjet crate engine

  • MSD, Digital 6AL ignition control unit
  • MSD coil
  • March Performance Parts, polished aluminum serpentine pulleys and mounting brackets kit, with polished aluminum pulley front covers
  • New Fuel Air Spark Technology (FAST) XFI fuel injection, engine control system.
  • FAST Dual-Sync distributor
  • ZEX nitrous fogger
  • Custom dual air intake
  • Headman Headers
  • Chrome, 140 amp alternator

Custom dual exhaust with X-pipe and Flowmaster 40 Series stainless steel mufflers

Custom aluminum radiator

All hoses are braided stainless steel

Electric: American AutoWire, complete wiring system, engine, interior, exterior

Optima, sealed gel cell battery, Red.

Dual battery control system to allow separation of audio and other electric supply systems.

Halogen Headlights – Turn signal lights – Backup lights

Electric Windshield wipers, with variable speed control

Custom electric side mirrors

Interior: Vintage Air, air conditioning system

  • Vintage Air Slyder Series Louvers, air vents
  • Vintage Air, Streamline, 3-knob control panel

AM/FM/CD Stereo system with:

  • Four (4) channel high/mid-range amplifier
  • four full range speakers, 2 tweeters
  • Two (2) channel low range (sub) amplifiers, with two 12” sub-woofers
  • Six CD player/changer

All leather electric 60/40 split bench seat (includes pop-out cup holders)

Power Windows

Interior:

New Carpet

New headliner

New knobs, controls

New instrument cluster:

  • Fuel
  • Battery
  • Electric Speedometer (Can be easily re-calibrated)
  • Oil Pressure
  • Voltage

Ididit polished, tilt steering column, column shift, turn signals

Flaming River, Waterfall steering wheel

Lokar, Eliminator gas and brake pedals

Exterior:

All new Wedgewood (sky blue) paint, a Ford color

Bed:

All new Oak bed wood with stainless steel bed strips

Chrome tailgate cover

Transmission & Drive Train:

GM 700R4 automatic 3-speed overdrive transmission, polished aluminum cover with drain plug

Heavy aluminum flexplate/dust cover

Dual Transmission cooler system

  • One aluminum tubular/finned type
  • One radiator mounted type

Custom Aluminum Driveshaft

Drive Train Specialties, custom Dana-60 rear axle, powder coated, with DTS embossed aluminum Girdle cover Frame, Suspension, Brakes, and Wheels

Frame was completely cleaned, modified with IFS, sandblasted and powder coated.

Heidt’s Independent Front Suspension (IFS)

Air Ride Suspension on all four wheels with leveling and pre-set electronic control

Total Cost Involved Engineering, 4-Link with track bar

Dual Cylinder/master cylinder, power brake system – Remote brake fluid reservoir mounted on firewall, polished aluminum

Wilwood Disc Brakes, Four (4) wheel disk brakes, 4-piston chrome calipers

Vintage Wheels, custom made polished aluminum wheels, set of five (5), with low profile tires, and chrome lug nuts

1953 Chevy 3100 Step Side Long Bed Pick-Up

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1953 Chevy 3100 Step Side Long Bed Pick-Up

1953 Chevy 3100 Long Bed Front LeftWe don’t see a lot of really well restored long bed pickups from this generation of Chevy truck. They don’t get much nicer than this 1953 Chevy 3100 step side long bed pick-up sent to us from Dan in California. Dan restored the 53 Chevy from the ground up adding a lot of modern features that you find on today’s trucks. Perhaps its most impressive feature is the independent front and rear suspension or maybe fuel injection…..or, custom chameleon paint. The list goes on and on!

Really nice build on this 53!

Details:

350 fuel injection engine

700R4 overdrive automatic transmission

Air condition

Power steering

Dual exhaust

Disc brakes

Independent front & rear suspension

Tilt steering wheel

Firewall mounted brake pedal

Custom dashboard with metal fabrication with a/c vents

Center console

Custom split bench seat which folds forward and includes a fold down console

All new chrome

Beautiful custom chameleon paint

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