In this very issue of Custom Classic Trucks, we documented how No Limit Engineering and Dynamic Powder Coating immensely improved the F-100 giveaway's chassis. Going from raw steel to almost impervious powdercoated Black Chrome and Hammer Tone gave the tubular Ford Racing-inspired custom chassis a bad-to-the-bone appearance and demeanor. We've never seen a better purpose-built F-100 chassis. If one exists, it has to be in a different dimension, or somewhere in a future time.
When No Limit Engineering received the chassis and components from Dynamic Powder Coating in Rialto, California, they began to reconstruct the foundation. Thankfully, CCT was there to fire off scads of photos and scribble copious notes. We know the powerplant that's going to propel the 28th F-100 Supernationals giveaway '56 F-100. Considering the engine will make prodigious horsepower and torque, high-performance disc brakes and a stout Ford 9-inch rearend are essential. Realizing this, No Limit's fearless leader, Rob MacGregor, contacted the folks at Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation in Clarence, New York, and Currie Enterprises in Anaheim, California. Both companies were happy to collaborate on the build of the giveaway F-100 and contribute their awesome components to the cause.
See how the SSBC and Currie Enterprises parts go together by watching over No Limit Engineering's shoulder. You're sure to learn something new and be impressed in the process. Enjoy, custom vintage truck fans! CCT
Since the giveaway F-100 will...
Since the giveaway F-100 will soon be finished and capable of traveling at a high rate of speed, superlative brakes are a must. Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation (SSBC) provided its single-piston caliper rear disc brakes and three-piston caliper front disc brakes for the F-100 Supernationals giveaway truck, thus assuring the '56 stops quickly every time. No Limit Engineering also installed the brakes in record time.
Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation...
Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation turbo slotted and vented rotors with aluminum hats, powdercoated aluminum single-piston calipers, brake pads, emergency brake brackets, and all the hardware necessary for a swift installation are included with the rear disc brake kit.
Before installing the Currie...
Before installing the Currie 31-spline axles and the SSBC rear brakes, No Limit torqued the Currie Enterprises 9-inch housing, which has 4.11:1 gears, as the case paint denotes.
The axle retainer bracket...
The axle retainer bracket goes around the shaft before installing the driver-side 31-spline axle in its housing.
Rob applied a liberal coating...
Rob applied a liberal coating of grease on the axle bearings.
The axle's 31-spline end also...
The axle's 31-spline end also received grease.
After inserting the 31-spline...
After inserting the 31-spline axle within the housing and meshing the axle with the differential, No Limit fit the two SSBC spacer rings.
The caliper mounting brackets...
The caliper mounting brackets came next. They're held in place with nylocks, as are the two axle end brackets.
Fastening the axle stud plate...
Fastening the axle stud plate came with several turns of the socket wrench.
For installing the U-shaped...
For installing the U-shaped caliper-mounting bracket, No Limit used the four supplied Grade 8 fasteners and spacer sleeves.
Using the socket wrench and...
Using the socket wrench and a regular wrench, Rob tightened the four bolts that hold the caliper bracket in place.
Fastening the driver-side...
Fastening the driver-side emergency brake bracket came next.
Rob tightened the entire assembly...
Rob tightened the entire assembly to prepare for installing the rotor.
With the help of No Limit's...
With the help of No Limit's fearless leader, the vented, two-piece SSBC rotor found its new home.
As you can see from the photo,...
As you can see from the photo, the supplied SSBC brake pads and single-piston calipers are made of the best materials. In the case of the calipers, these are powdercoated aluminum.
Prior to fastening the brake...
Prior to fastening the brake caliper to its mounting bracket, No Limit checked the fit of the caliper to the two-sided, vented rotor. Rob confirmed the supplied caliper shims would not be needed, as the caliper lined up perfectly with the rotor.