BACAGrizz's "F100" - 1956 Ford F-100

Description:

Well, as much as I don't care to name a vehicle the Garage won't let me get away without giving it something for a nickname.

'Grandpa's Hammer' comes from the old story about my grandfathers hammer. I had it for years. It was such a good hammer that I replaced the handle 3 times and the head twice.

Being a grandpa now I am in the process of reworking this beast to make her more manageable and pleasant to drive. kind of like a 'taming of the shrew', so to speak.

Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:

289, C-4 transmission, dual exhaust, Holley 4 bbl carb, Edelbrock performer, Electrtonic Distributor.

Suspension Modifications:

Rear: Triangulated 4-link with Air Ride Tech Shockwave 8007. Ford 9" with 31 spline Detroit tru-trac and Strange 5x4.5 SS/ST axles. Wilwood disc brakes w/internal parking brake.

Front: TBD

Wheels/Tires Modifications:

American Muscle 18x9 inch Bullitt Motorsport with Nitto Invo 245/50-18

Interior/Exterior Modifications:

To be determined.

Future Modifications:

IFS, Disc brakes, maybe a 460 w/C6, Shockwaves in the front and a ride control unit, some kind of decent stereo, maybe paint someday, steel running boards (mine are currently oak and not in good shape).