Start to finish, the build took about 26 months with Bill working on it almost every day and Nelson assisting several times a week. Nelson says, “The best part about this build was that Bill and I agreed on almost everything. When we were picking out something and Bill put his finger on it, it was almost always the one I would have chosen as well.” Now that the truck is done, both men are enjoying it on a regular basis. They keep the truck at Bill’s shop during the week and Nelson picks it up and drives it on weekends. Nelson says, “It’s not a daily driver but we do drive it and enjoy it.” Future plans include raising the truck slightly in the front for additional road clearance and maybe a slightly quieter set of mufflers. Other than that, it’s perfect!
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Upholstered in elegant gray...
Upholstered in elegant gray leather, the factory bench seat now sports a center armrest and cup holder.
Big, bad, and beautiful, the...
Big, bad, and beautiful, the 460 V-8, stroked to 521cid, sends an estimated 650 tire-frying horsepower to the beefed C6 three speed automatic. Summit Racing air cleaners protect the pair of dual quad Holley 600s, Ford Racing valve covers and breathers add a little sparkle, and the March pulley system dresses up the front end. A Griffin 2-Pass radiator and Flex-A-lite fan keep temperatures in the green.
Opting for a variation on...
Opting for a variation on traditional bed themes, the team used poplar strips to accent the red oak bed floor, stained Green Sage. Chevrolet tubs fit the Ford bed perfectly and chrome scissor hinges on the tailgate replaced the factory chains.
The dash is fitted with a...
The dash is fitted with a set of Auto Meter NV gauges in a billet housing, along with a separate NV tach and shift light.