There's Just Something About This 67 F-100
As with most things in life, a little persistence paid off for the owner of this track ready Ford pickup.
1. The Truck That Couldn't get Away
California resident and local Snap-on route owner Rob McKeown is no stranger to 60s F-100s. In fact, he was in the process of building a '65 when he fell in love with another project Ford - this time a 1967 F-100. McKeown saw the truck sitting outside a local hot rod shop and immediately fell in love with it. After months of nagging, the owner finally decided to part with it. And McKeown proceeded to turn it into a unique, dual-purpose stunner worthy of a full Hot Rod feature.
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2. Not Your Average F-100 Build
McKeown had a vision for his newly acquired '67 that doesn't necessarily fit the mold of your typical F-100 build. Much of that can be attributed to the parts that lie underneath the vintage sheet metal. Most notably, a Fatman Fabrications Mustang II Stage 3 IFS kit. Aided by a set of mono leaf rear springs and Pro Shocks, this old Ford is equally capable of cruising around the strip and tearing up the local autocross circuit.
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3. Born to Haul, Built to Scoot
Considering how unique his build was at this point, it wouldn't make much sense for Rob to throw a crate small block under the hood of his F-100. So he located a 390 and had it cleaned up and bored 0.20 over. A set of Hepolite pistons were installed, along with a low-profile oil pan which allows the engine to sit lower and further back than stock. The big mill is backed up by an automatic overdrive transmission and a 3.73 geared rear end.
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4. Comfy Cockpit
Just because Rob built this '67 to go fast around corners doesn't mean he can't be comfortable while doing so. So the interior is a welcoming place, fitted with custom upholstery. Auto Meter gauges help Rob monitor the engine's vitals while he whips it around cones using a Lecarra steering wheel attached to a Flaming River column.
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5. Purpose Built, and Purpose Driven
On the outside, you won't find a ton of fancy mods or expensive paint. Just flat black with a little custom pinstriping. Why do you ask? Because Rob drives this thing - hard. While his '65 is a full-on show truck, this '67 sees regular autocross action in the Goodguys Truck class. And we're certainly diggin' it.
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