Great Moments in Overspending - '48 Panel Version
#1
05-17-2017, 10:18 PM
Great Moments in Overspending - '48 Panel Version
While compulsively searching CL (yeah, yeah, so sue me), I noticed this beauty. While I'm certain the workmanship is outstanding, the price tag seems to reflect an issue with budget management. Best to crank up a gofundme account so your friends can chip in the $200K needed to put this in the collection. Enjoy: https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/6090613911.html
#3
05-18-2017, 05:18 AM
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I don't like it--really at any price. The missing exterior sheet metal changes the whole look in a negative way--like an aging movie star with way too many plastic surgeries.
...And the interior. You really can't haul gravel in it. What are you supposed to do in the cargo area? There's no seating. It's just expensive empty space.
I don't even like the color. The whole thing is a miss for me. The drive train and suspension might be nice, but they belong in a car. Old trucks need to stand tall and be proud to show all the curves they were born with. Just the way God (and Henry) intended for them to be.
Jim
...And the interior. You really can't haul gravel in it. What are you supposed to do in the cargo area? There's no seating. It's just expensive empty space.
I don't even like the color. The whole thing is a miss for me. The drive train and suspension might be nice, but they belong in a car. Old trucks need to stand tall and be proud to show all the curves they were born with. Just the way God (and Henry) intended for them to be.
Jim
#4
05-18-2017, 05:36 AM
Among the items that stood out in the ad was the comment that the truck was built to create the 'ideal cross country travelling rod'. Perhaps. In the next gush we learn that this thing of beauty has somehow accummulated 2000 miles in 10 years. Gee, 200 miles a year doesn't get you too far across any country in North America. It is possible that there were mechanic's liens to overcome from any of the name-dropped speciality houses.
I'm with you on usability, Jim. No way would this crate handle a run to any self respecting gravel pit.
I'm with you on usability, Jim. No way would this crate handle a run to any self respecting gravel pit.
#5
05-18-2017, 05:53 AM
Not for my taste. I don't care for chopped unless it is also channeled. I just don't care for the "squat top" look. The color is, "ok". The interior is nice, but over done, in my opinion. Then there is that little issue of the motor.
A lot of work, I appreciate that, just would not be enticed.
A lot of work, I appreciate that, just would not be enticed.
#7
05-18-2017, 07:20 AM
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#10
05-18-2017, 08:12 AM
Duane, I saw this listing also. Like Earl, I didn't go too far into it. I don't get interested in overpriced vehicles. That's one of the main reasons I rarely watch the "reality" car show and especially the stupid auto action show.
Unless he's hoping to snag someone on either coast via a Google search of CL I doubt he'll ever find anyone in the Milwaukee area that is going to cough up that kind of money. We're cheap b*****ds first off. Second for that kind of money we'd take a ride to the warmer, drier areas of the country and find a stock truck and bring it back and build it the way we want. I know if I was foolish enough to spend that kind of money I'd want the truck to be exactly what I want, needing not a thing change to please me. For that kind of money I could build 10 trucks.
Unless he's hoping to snag someone on either coast via a Google search of CL I doubt he'll ever find anyone in the Milwaukee area that is going to cough up that kind of money. We're cheap b*****ds first off. Second for that kind of money we'd take a ride to the warmer, drier areas of the country and find a stock truck and bring it back and build it the way we want. I know if I was foolish enough to spend that kind of money I'd want the truck to be exactly what I want, needing not a thing change to please me. For that kind of money I could build 10 trucks.
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05-18-2017, 09:10 AM
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05-18-2017, 10:31 AM
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Fore the Future:
Stunning, over-the-top 1948 Ford Panel for sale, built at a cost of around $200,000 to order by The Adult Toy Factory in Las Crusis New Mexico. This is an amazingly high quality build where "money was no object". Built for and with an engineer to the highest levels imaginable with the goal of creating the ideal cross-country traveling rod. Just over 2,000 miles since completion about 10 years ago. ****See below for full youtube link on this car****
This rare '48 is set-up for unrivaled performance and reliability with a Mustang II front end, Corvette LS-1 and GM 4L60-E 4-speed over-drive Transmission and dyno'd at 500hp. 4-Wheel 11" Disc brakes, power steering, 20 gallon fuel tank for long drives, this mechanical masterpiece has it all.
The interior is unbelievable! $18,000 spent on eleven imported English hydes. Not a stich of vinyl or cloth can be found in this truck. Crafted by Johnny's Auto Trim in Alamosa, Colorado, this full custom leather interior is extremely well insulated throughout. The interior features Navigation, AM/FM Stereo, CD Changer, Delco Power Windows, Vintage Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt, and more.
There is a load controller airbag setup with compressors and interior controls and gauges should the new owner decide to install airbags. Also has Dakota remote door systems as well as a Dakota digital Series 2 vacuum fluorescent digital dashboard for the utmost accurate readings.
The body is tastefully customized with a chopped 4 1/2 inch sliced top, custom rear doors; 1 inch pancake at the front of the hood, windshield laid back 2 1/4 inches & frenched. Hagan gas door. Painted with DuPont Hawaiian Orchid and looks stunning! Pin stripping & graphics by Bill Knight, Hagan 3rd brake light built into the body, hood snout holes filled, Hagan frenched Euro style Halogen, frenched Cadillac rear tail lamps.
Frame
FRAME / MANUFACTURER: ORIGINAL (MODIFIED) / FORD
MODIFICATIONS: BOXED / "C'ED" AT REAR / TCI SADDLE STYLE TRANSMISSION MOUNT
WHEEL BASE: STOCK
FRONT SUSPENSION: TCI MSII STYLE W/ POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL CONTROL ARMS
FRONT BRAKES: 11″ FORD DISC
REAR SUSPENSION: TCI 4-LINK
DIFFERENTIAL / RATIO: 9″ FORD (CURRIE) / 3.73
REAR BRAKES: FORD DRUM
MASTER CYLINDER: CORVETTE 1″ BORE
BRAKE BOOSTER: TCI 8″ DUAL DIAPHRAGM
STEERING BOX / STEERING COLUMN: FORD POWER RACK / IDIDIT TILT
WHEELS, FRONT / REAR: BILLET SPECIALTIES / 15″x6″ / 15″x8″
TIRES, FRONT / REAR: BF GOODRICH RADIAL TA / 205-70R 15 / 285-70R 15
GAS TANK: ROCK VALLEY STAINLESS STEEL W/ FUEL INJECTION PUMP INSTALLED
RADIATOR: WALKER RADIATOR Z-OPTION W/ A/C CONDENSER
Body
STYLE: 1948 FORD PANEL TRUCK
MATERIAL / MANUFACTURER: STEEL / FORD
MODIFICATIONS: CHOPPED 4 1/2″ / SLICED TOP TO REMOVE MASSIVE CROWN / REAR DOORS TOTALLY CHANGED / 1″ PANCAKE
AT THE FRONT OF THE HOOD / WINDSHIELD LAID BACK 2 1/4″ &FRENCHED / HAGAN GAS DOOR / COOL FLEX GAS FILLER HOSE / PIN STRIPPING &GRAPHICS BY BILL KNIGHT / HAGAN 3RD. BRAKE LIGHT BUILT INTO THE BODY / HOOD SNOUT HOLES FILLED
LIGHTS, FRONT / REAR: HAGAN FRENCHED URO STYLE HALOGEN / FRENCHED CADILLAC / WARDLOW BRA
PAINT TYPE / COLOR: DU PONT / HAWAIIAN ORCHID
OTHER STUFF: DRIVING LIGHTS BUILT INTO THE FRONT BUMPER /ROCK VALLEY BUMPERS MODIFIED TO FIT THE BODY CLOSER / GRILL MODIFIED W/ FUNCTIONAL SCOOP TO THE RADIATOR / POLISHED ALUMINUM INNER FENDERS / DRIP RAIL CUT OFF &5/16″ ROD WELDED IN ITS PLACE / GAPS AROUND THE DOORS MADE EVEN / SPECIALTY POWER WINDOWS / DAKOTA COMMANDER 9000 REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM / RE-RADIUSED FENDERS TO FIT TIRE SIZE / FILLED &SMOOTHED SEAMS
Interior
UPHOLSTERY / COLOR: BRIDGE OF WEIR LEATHER / CREAM
CARPET COLOR: CREAM WOOL
UPHOLSTERER: JOHNNY'S AUTO TRIM, ALAMOSA, COLORADO
INSTRUMENTS / PANEL: DAKOTA DIGITAL / MOLDED CUSTOM DASH
WIRING: RON FRANCIS WIRE WORKS BY ATF / CLASSIC CRAFT INTERIOR LIGHTING
STEERING WHEEL: LECARRA W/ BILLET HORN BUTTON
COMMENTS (OTHER STUFF): GPS SYSTEM / DVD / KILLER CUSTOM STEREO / CUSTOM CONSOLES (OVERHEAD &FLOOR) DAKOTA DIGITALCRUISE CONTROL / AIR-TIQUE A/C HEAT SYSTEM / ATF BILLET BRAKE PEDAL / LOKAR PEDALS &E-BRAKE
Drivetrain
ENGINE BLOCK: 2001 LS-1 CORVETTE
MODIFICATIONS: ALL BY STREET &PERFORMANCE, MENA, ARKANSAS - ENTIRE ENGINE IS POLISHED ALUMINUM / ALL ACCESSORIES POLISHED BY S&P /
PISTONS / RODS: STOCK
HEADS / VALVE TRAIN: STOCK
INDUCTION / IGNITION: STOCK W/ STREET &PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS / CAMARO THROTTLE BODY / LOKAR CABLES /
EXHAUST: STREET &PERFORMANCE COATED BLOCK HUGGER HEADERS / ALUMINUM COATED 2 1/4″ EXHAUST THROUGH BUMPER
WITH STAINLESS MEGS TIPS
DISPLACEMENT / HORSEPOWER: 350 CID / 330 HP
TRANSMISSION / TORQUE CONVERTER / SHIFTER: GM 4L60E, 4-speed over-drive / VETTE 1800 CONVERTER / SHIFTER - IDIDIT COLUMN
TRANS MODIFICATIONS: BEEFED &DYNODE FOR 500 HP
DRIVESHAFT: INLAND EMPIRE ALL ALUMINUM
SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY!!!
SPAM WILL BE IGNORED!!!
VIN# 88RC119560
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Up...ature=youtu.be
This rare '48 is set-up for unrivaled performance and reliability with a Mustang II front end, Corvette LS-1 and GM 4L60-E 4-speed over-drive Transmission and dyno'd at 500hp. 4-Wheel 11" Disc brakes, power steering, 20 gallon fuel tank for long drives, this mechanical masterpiece has it all.
The interior is unbelievable! $18,000 spent on eleven imported English hydes. Not a stich of vinyl or cloth can be found in this truck. Crafted by Johnny's Auto Trim in Alamosa, Colorado, this full custom leather interior is extremely well insulated throughout. The interior features Navigation, AM/FM Stereo, CD Changer, Delco Power Windows, Vintage Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt, and more.
There is a load controller airbag setup with compressors and interior controls and gauges should the new owner decide to install airbags. Also has Dakota remote door systems as well as a Dakota digital Series 2 vacuum fluorescent digital dashboard for the utmost accurate readings.
The body is tastefully customized with a chopped 4 1/2 inch sliced top, custom rear doors; 1 inch pancake at the front of the hood, windshield laid back 2 1/4 inches & frenched. Hagan gas door. Painted with DuPont Hawaiian Orchid and looks stunning! Pin stripping & graphics by Bill Knight, Hagan 3rd brake light built into the body, hood snout holes filled, Hagan frenched Euro style Halogen, frenched Cadillac rear tail lamps.
Frame
FRAME / MANUFACTURER: ORIGINAL (MODIFIED) / FORD
MODIFICATIONS: BOXED / "C'ED" AT REAR / TCI SADDLE STYLE TRANSMISSION MOUNT
WHEEL BASE: STOCK
FRONT SUSPENSION: TCI MSII STYLE W/ POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL CONTROL ARMS
FRONT BRAKES: 11″ FORD DISC
REAR SUSPENSION: TCI 4-LINK
DIFFERENTIAL / RATIO: 9″ FORD (CURRIE) / 3.73
REAR BRAKES: FORD DRUM
MASTER CYLINDER: CORVETTE 1″ BORE
BRAKE BOOSTER: TCI 8″ DUAL DIAPHRAGM
STEERING BOX / STEERING COLUMN: FORD POWER RACK / IDIDIT TILT
WHEELS, FRONT / REAR: BILLET SPECIALTIES / 15″x6″ / 15″x8″
TIRES, FRONT / REAR: BF GOODRICH RADIAL TA / 205-70R 15 / 285-70R 15
GAS TANK: ROCK VALLEY STAINLESS STEEL W/ FUEL INJECTION PUMP INSTALLED
RADIATOR: WALKER RADIATOR Z-OPTION W/ A/C CONDENSER
Body
STYLE: 1948 FORD PANEL TRUCK
MATERIAL / MANUFACTURER: STEEL / FORD
MODIFICATIONS: CHOPPED 4 1/2″ / SLICED TOP TO REMOVE MASSIVE CROWN / REAR DOORS TOTALLY CHANGED / 1″ PANCAKE
AT THE FRONT OF THE HOOD / WINDSHIELD LAID BACK 2 1/4″ &FRENCHED / HAGAN GAS DOOR / COOL FLEX GAS FILLER HOSE / PIN STRIPPING &GRAPHICS BY BILL KNIGHT / HAGAN 3RD. BRAKE LIGHT BUILT INTO THE BODY / HOOD SNOUT HOLES FILLED
LIGHTS, FRONT / REAR: HAGAN FRENCHED URO STYLE HALOGEN / FRENCHED CADILLAC / WARDLOW BRA
PAINT TYPE / COLOR: DU PONT / HAWAIIAN ORCHID
OTHER STUFF: DRIVING LIGHTS BUILT INTO THE FRONT BUMPER /ROCK VALLEY BUMPERS MODIFIED TO FIT THE BODY CLOSER / GRILL MODIFIED W/ FUNCTIONAL SCOOP TO THE RADIATOR / POLISHED ALUMINUM INNER FENDERS / DRIP RAIL CUT OFF &5/16″ ROD WELDED IN ITS PLACE / GAPS AROUND THE DOORS MADE EVEN / SPECIALTY POWER WINDOWS / DAKOTA COMMANDER 9000 REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM / RE-RADIUSED FENDERS TO FIT TIRE SIZE / FILLED &SMOOTHED SEAMS
Interior
UPHOLSTERY / COLOR: BRIDGE OF WEIR LEATHER / CREAM
CARPET COLOR: CREAM WOOL
UPHOLSTERER: JOHNNY'S AUTO TRIM, ALAMOSA, COLORADO
INSTRUMENTS / PANEL: DAKOTA DIGITAL / MOLDED CUSTOM DASH
WIRING: RON FRANCIS WIRE WORKS BY ATF / CLASSIC CRAFT INTERIOR LIGHTING
STEERING WHEEL: LECARRA W/ BILLET HORN BUTTON
COMMENTS (OTHER STUFF): GPS SYSTEM / DVD / KILLER CUSTOM STEREO / CUSTOM CONSOLES (OVERHEAD &FLOOR) DAKOTA DIGITALCRUISE CONTROL / AIR-TIQUE A/C HEAT SYSTEM / ATF BILLET BRAKE PEDAL / LOKAR PEDALS &E-BRAKE
Drivetrain
ENGINE BLOCK: 2001 LS-1 CORVETTE
MODIFICATIONS: ALL BY STREET &PERFORMANCE, MENA, ARKANSAS - ENTIRE ENGINE IS POLISHED ALUMINUM / ALL ACCESSORIES POLISHED BY S&P /
PISTONS / RODS: STOCK
HEADS / VALVE TRAIN: STOCK
INDUCTION / IGNITION: STOCK W/ STREET &PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS / CAMARO THROTTLE BODY / LOKAR CABLES /
EXHAUST: STREET &PERFORMANCE COATED BLOCK HUGGER HEADERS / ALUMINUM COATED 2 1/4″ EXHAUST THROUGH BUMPER
WITH STAINLESS MEGS TIPS
DISPLACEMENT / HORSEPOWER: 350 CID / 330 HP
TRANSMISSION / TORQUE CONVERTER / SHIFTER: GM 4L60E, 4-speed over-drive / VETTE 1800 CONVERTER / SHIFTER - IDIDIT COLUMN
TRANS MODIFICATIONS: BEEFED &DYNODE FOR 500 HP
DRIVESHAFT: INLAND EMPIRE ALL ALUMINUM
SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY!!!
SPAM WILL BE IGNORED!!!
VIN# 88RC119560
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Up...ature=youtu.be
#15
05-18-2017, 10:53 AM
Lots of good work but a lesson in custom creation that appeals to you but maybe nobody else. The paint looks great, I'm sure there were many hours of prep put into the project, but the color has limited appeal. I agree with topmoo, the body lines look very strange. Something is off with the proportions. IMHO it would have looked better in it's stock form. Or maybe for $200,000 
they didn't go far enough?
they didn't go far enough?