F100 reborn

[Thomo5150]

This has started life as a 1976 F100.

Following mods

ZO6 C5 running gear
Coilover suspension
20x13, 20 x10 rims
Chassis widened 2inchs
Using factory C5 cradles
Front F100 chassis rails used, rear rails and crossmembers custom.
F100 SWB tub and wheelbase to be used

Stripping the F100






Body will need notching with the wider frame




Cleaning up the frame rails, these are the only part of the original frame to be used


Going to modify a VE / G8 Pontiac RHD rack to suite the C5 cradle

[sids04]

Love your portable shop crane dude !

[PDXFactory]

What's your plan for the powertrain??

I'll be really interested to see how this shakes down! I have a '66 F100 that I'm planning something semi-similar with. I'm still trying to determine exactly where I want to go with it though...

[johnny68]

Originally Posted by PDXFactory

What's your plan for the powertrain??

I'll be really interested to see how this shakes down! I have a '66 F100 that I'm planning something semi-similar with. I'm still trying to determine exactly where I want to go with it though...

this sounds cool heres my daily driver been around for years
john

[Thomo5150]

Originally Posted by PDXFactory

What's your plan for the powertrain??

I'll be really interested to see how this shakes down! I have a '66 F100 that I'm planning something semi-similar with. I'm still trying to determine exactly where I want to go with it though...

I sold my Holden HQ rolling chassis a few months back less motor. I have ordered replacement cradles, suspension, gearbox, brakes etc....
The engine is an LS6 2004 model. I will look at a TVS1900 or TVS2300 supercharger kit.






The ride height I'll be aiming at for the F100








The F100 weight was 4100 lbs im looking at 3600 lbs when finished.

[WSSix]

This is going to be cool! Good luck and keep us posted for sure.

[56pickup]

Awesome project!

[3rdgeneration]

The second red 1976 F100 is mine if you have any questions, it retains the I-beam suspension but it is on air ride. The first truck is a 67 F100 and has a modified front clip with double a-arms arrangement and air ride as well. I know the 67 truck very well too.

[Thomo5150]

Originally Posted by 3rdgeneration

The second red 1976 F100 is mine if you have any questions, it retains the I-beam suspension but it is on air ride. The first truck is a 67 F100 and has a modified front clip with double a-arms arrangement and air ride as well. I know the 67 truck very well too.

Luv the ride height of your F100. Notching the front rails of the F100 chassis will let the corvette cradle sit close to the chassis to give a similar ride height. Do you have any interior pic's of your F100??.

[3rdgeneration]

I have plenty of photos. If you want to send me your email, I would be happy to send you some pics. I don't post pictures on forums very often.