Jason Riner didn't plan to keep his F-100, but we're sure glad he did. Click along to see why.
Ownership Through Bartering
We've all heard the term "snowball" used as an explanation for when an idea, problem, or project suddenly evolves from something manageable to a runaway monster. As a seasoned builder with over 25 years in the game, Jason Riner knows how to manage his time. He's the owner and operator of Outlaws Rod and Custom in Norfolk, Virginia and he's owned over 30 custom vehicles of differing levels of customization. When he traded his time as a fabricator and craftsman in exchange for this 1964 F-100, he planned to flip the vehicle. Follow along to see how this flip "snowballed" into a build beyond even Riner's imagination.
Getting Out of Hand
Riner tried to keep things manageable by creating a build sheet. Things started simply enough with intentions to drop the F-100 and leave the paint a shade of black spray-on paint. After a trip to the sandblaster, the few small holes in the floor and cab side corner were dealt with. With the lack of major surgery, Riner was even more inspired to give this truck his time, money, and energy.
Making it Happen
In order to achieve the type of stance Riner desired, much work went into the frame. For added support, the frame rails were boxed and C-notched. The rear frame is tubular and holds a triangulated four-link suspension. A Ford 9-inch rear end with 3.50 gears tops off the rear. In the front, Riner went with a Crown Victoria setup after melding the two rails. Riner's F-100 features Slammed Specialty bags with Toyota long travel shocks which were fabricated to fit the classic Ford. an LRD 7 gallon steel reserve tank holds onto the compressed air created by the dual ViAir compressors. The compressors were tucked away under the bed and connected via 3/8 inch lines. To clear more room in the cab, a 12 gallon tank was borrowed from a Mustang and lined up between the framerails.
Choosing the Right Shoes
Although they're somewhat hidden by the dropped stance of the F-100, the 19x9 US MAGS are the perfect wheel for this truck. In the rear, the wheels measure 22x11.5. All four are wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires with 235s and 295s respectively.
Picking the Right Poison
Riner has a long relationship with General Motors' LS motors. Riner went with a 5.3 liter V8 with LSA supercharger typically found in the second generation Cadillac CTS-V and Chevy ZL1 Camaro. With upgraded fuel injectors, a PSI harness, Comp cam, and stainless steel, mid-length headers the F-100 has an unconventional, if not hyper-effective heart. The LSA's thump is sent through an upgraded version of the 4L60E automatic.
Smoothing Things Out
In order to keep things sleek, Riner shaved the side body moldings, windshield washers, and stock emblems. The bed floor was bumped up a foot for clearance and custom tubs were made to accommodate the large wheels. The bed floor is build out of Poplar planks coated in Sedona Red stain and separated by stainless steel strips. While the F-100 still utilizes the stock taillights and tailgate, the rear bumper was removed and replaced with a custom roll pan.
Worthy of a Long Look
On the interior, the eye-catching red paint continues on the dash, center console, and doors. The dash now houses new air conditioning vents fed by a Vintage Air system. There's a single Dakota Digital VHX Bronco gauge with a polished bezel.
The seats are based on the stock bench seat but are wrapped in tan and buckskin vinyl. The headliner follows a similar recipe but is made from perforated vinyl. Brown carpet is mounted underfoot to ties in the varying shades of brown and tan.
Modern Touches
Riner went to work on the center console and didn't forget to include cup holders for his 40 oz. Big Gulps. The console also has other practical functions, like housing the switches for the air suspension, the gauges to monitor the system, and a 7-inch Pioneer flip up head unit. The Pioneer unit feeds JL Audio 5.25 inch speakers and twin 10-inch subwoofers mounted behind the seat.
Just Enough Chrome
Although sparse, there is some chrome on this build. Riner went with a chrome Summit Racing column and Billet Specialties wheel.
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