Up next The Basics of Building Bead-rolled Panels for floors, inside beds, and engine bays Published on October 11, 2022 Author SOLOMON LUNGER Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 F-100 Parts Buyer’s Guide – Winter Edition The Newest Parts for Your Ford Y-Block Ford Billet Serpentine Kit All American Billet’s Serpentine Kits are designed to help you straighten up any engine compartment. The kits come with all the USA-made accessories you need, including brackets made from 6061-T6 aluminum that are available in a machined finish, polished finish, or the company’s Silverline Series finish. At no additional charge, the kits also come with the option of two different pulley styles: classic pulleys with no holes or cutouts, or original pulleys with a triangular cutout. Water pump is not included. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter MSRP: $2,495 All American Billet | 623-580-7214 www.allamericanbillet.com Leaf Spring Hangers These brackets from Air Bag It are designed to work with your 1965-’77 F-100/150 and give you 4 inches of lift in the rear. Weld or bolt. MSRP: $396.52 Air Bag It | 800-842-8789 www.airbagit.com Premium OE-Style Hood Designed for the 1973-’79 Ford Dentside F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350, and ’78-’79 Bronco, these premium reproduction OE-style hoods from Auto Metal Direct are stamped from high quality OE-gauge steel on new tools. The hoods feature the correct shape, size, bends, holes, and ribs, and they have fully finished factory-style undersides, like original. They arrive EDP coated to prevent rust and corrosion. This replaces Ford Part # D8TZ-16612-A. MSRP: $799 Auto Metal Direct | 833-404-4777 www.autometaldirect.com Black Door Panels Dennis Carpenter recently released these pairs (right and left) of black door panels for 1973-’79 Ford trucks and 1978-’79 Ford Broncos. They include mounting clips, but not armrests or finger cups. Made on original Ford tooling. MSRP: $149.95 Dennis Carpenter | 704-786-8139 www.dennis-carpenter.com 3H Digital Control System Air Lift Performance’s 3H Digital Control System allows up to five user-defined pressure presets with a manual mode option to allow you to control the vehicle independently at all four corners. The handheld digital display controller included with the kit gives a full color readout of air tank pressure and airbag pressure with a rotatable keypad. System updates are automatically updated through the mobile app that can be downloaded through the Google Play Store and Apple. You can use your mobile device to control wirelessly through your Bluetooth connection. The ECU and air valve are combined to limit wiring, so it is fully plug and play. Raise to your desired ride height with the turn of the key automatically so anyone can drive your vehicle. Air Lift Performance 3H combines pressure-based control with ride-height sensing technology. While both types of air management have been utilized before, this is the first product to harness the benefits of both systems—instantly improving suspension control, performance, and vehicle ride flexibility. MSRP: $1,995 Air Lift Performance www.airliftperformance.com Electric Steering Rack Conversion For use with 2003 and older Crown Vic suspensions, this kit from ATP Designs allows you to convert your factory Crown Victoria hydraulic power steering rack to a 2015+ Mustang electric steering rack. The benefits of this conversion include: A Mustang rack has a much quicker ratio at about 14:1 versus CV, which is about 17:1 ratio. You’ll have no more issues figuring out how to get power steering with a Coyote swap. Typically, you either buy a drive setup to add a P/S pump to the Coyote or run the Volvo electric pump. You no longer have to deal with any of those. As well, you no longer need to worry about hydraulic fluid leaks, coolers, or high-pressure hoses and custom fittings for them. You’ll also get much better steering feel from the consistent Mustang assist. The Mustang E-Rack has a very nice default assist feel. MSRP: $775 ATP Designs | 559-917-7366 www.F100performance.com 5-Speed Pro-Fit Kit From American Powertrain comes this 1967-’79 Ford F-100 5-Speed Pro-Fit Kit. It offers a 30-50% increase in fuel economy, reduced NVH (noise, vibration, harshness), and low RPM cruising for greatly reduced driver fatigue and an improved highway driving experience. Reduced wear and cooler operating temperatures may lead to the engine’s longer life. The TKX gear ratios are as follows: Wide Ratio—3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00, 0.72; Close Ratio—2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, 0.68 OR 0.81 5th. A stock Ford 4-speed bell can be used, but it will require an adapter plate for Ford TKX. New Ford TKX style bellhousings are available. Kit includes: AP Revolution shifter mechanism locates shifter; will fit bench or bucket seats Seamless DOM driveshaft assembly; race balanced, solid U-joints Driveshaft slip yoke made with cryogenically hardened steel X-Factor cross member Transmission mount in polyurethane Pilot bearing made with stainless rollers, grease pre-pack Reverse light harness from Weatherseal Mechanical or electronic speedometer conversion Shifter knob Hardware, instructions, warranty American Powertrain 931-646-4836 www.americanpowertrain.com Complete Floor Pan Assembly For 1967-’72 F-100, F-250, and F-350 trucks, these floor plan assemblies from LMC Truck are produced from new tooling and OE-quality steel for strength and durability. They come with cab mounts, floor reinforcements, and inner rocker panels. They also offer a sturdy base for rocker panels, cab mounts, and seats. The cab floor pan assembly is finished with an Electro Deposit Primer coating that protects against corrosion on both the top and underside of the floor pan. All original holes and weld nuts are included for an installation of your original seat frame. MSRP: $1,149.95 LMC Truck www.lmctruck.com Dash Panel This dash panel for 1973-’79 Ford trucks features a molded UV-resistant ABS instrument panel that’s designed to replace the stock gauge panel. MSRP: $209.95 Classic Dash www.classicdash.com Complete GT-Sport Chassis The mid-1950s F-100 is the epitome of a classic design. Legions of enthusiasts consider it the most beautiful pickup ever built. Now, beauty can be more than skin deep with the advent of Art Morrison Enterprises’ expertly engineered and precision crafted GT Sport chassis for the 1953-’56 F-100. With it, the original I-beam axle, leaf spring suspension, worm-and-sector steering, and 60-year-old drivetrain can be replaced with contemporary technology. Up front you’ll find AME’s “Sport” independent front suspension with beefy upper and lower control arms, adjustable sway bar, and greaseable bushings that work in concert with premium coilover shocks. Like the company’s other truck chassis, you have a choice of two different ride heights. One is quite low and requires that the bed floor be raised 3 inches. The other provides a “standard” ride height and requires no modifications whatsoever. Mar-K Manufacturing designed a raised floor just for AME’s low ride height chassis, making this modification a snap. The extra rigid frame, which features 2×6-inch main rails, is designed to accommodate a variety of exhaust systems and provide optimum ground clearance. A 4-bar rear suspension with Johnny Joint rod ends and a Panhard bar keep the 9-inch rear solidly planted for optimum acceleration and cornering. Premium coilover shocks tailor the handling and ride to your requirements. Integrated into the chassis just behind the 9-inch housing are fuel tank mounts that allow for a much safer location and helps with the overall balance of the vehicle. Like all Art Morrison GT Sport chassis, the required body mounts, core supports, running board, and bumper mounts are included—all fixture-welded by Morrison technicians to provide you with a true “bolt-on” build. Initially, the chassis comes with mounts for Small Block Ford, Big Block Ford, and Ford Coyote 5.0L engines (with potentially more options to come) and virtually any standard or automatic transmission combination. An optional pedal mount assembly makes for a clean installation. AME’s computer-designed frame is the perfect foundation for a “Resto-mod” truck of the highest order; one with a contemporary stance, great handling, and a comfortable ride. MSRP: $16,768 Art Morrison Enterprises www.artmorrison.com Tilt, Shift Steering Column This retrofit column from Ididit Inc. is designed to fit your Ford truck without modifying the original vehicle. This GM-style column features a GM top shaft and a 3 7/8-inch wiring plug. Use an Ididit installation kit to set up your new steering column. Using an adaptor, add an aftermarket steering wheel. The gripping surface of the new wheel will be in the same location as the original. The shift pattern on these columns allows you to use either a 3- or 4-speed automatic transmission. A gear shift indicator is an option but not included. A shift linkage (new or original) is required for installation and will attach to the lower shift arm provided on the column. MSRP: $803 Ididit Inc. | 517-424-0577 www.ididitinc.com 1956 Ford Pickup RTX Instruments With a unique, arch-shaped speedometer, the ’56 F-100 dash historically went two ways: keep the original instrumentation or fill the dash and start drilling holes for antiquated round gauges. Now, with these new instruments from Dakota Digital, you can have that timeless look of the large, sweeping speedometer while enjoying the latest technology. A full-color TFT message center keeps you in the know. It also opens the possibility for additional auxiliary readings, ensuring this bolt-in kit is the last gauge you install in your Effie! The RTX series is the latest from Dakota Digital. Every effort has been put forth to incorporate OEM design elements regarding the layout, face styling, and indicators. A casual glance may dismiss these as original equipment, but once you hit the switch and the LED backlighting comes on, all doubts will be removed. Starting from scratch, CNC-machined housings are filled with electronics designed and built in-house. The high-definition TFT message centers can be fully configured to display just about any piece of information needed. As you’ve come to expect from Dakota Digital, the RTX series utilizes a central control box to make installation and setup as easy as possible. MSRP: $1,495 Dakota Digital | 605-332-6513 www.dakotadigital.com Crown Vic Swap Coilover Conversion This QA1 Crown Victoria Pro Coil System is a great option for anyone looking for fully adjustable ride height and valving control. Choose a spring rate and adjustability that fits your driving style, adjust the valving to match, and you are on your way. These shocks also utilize a fully threaded body that allows you to adjust your ride height for the perfect stance or to finely tune the weight balance for superior handling. Specially designed for QA1’s Pro Coil Systems, the American-made lightweight high travel springs have fewer coils and a smaller wire diameter, resulting in increased travel due to the larger distance between the coils. They reduce unsprung weight and react faster, optimizing suspension performance. Multiple spring rate options are also available and have been successfully tested in various applications, from casual street driving to hard core race applications. Adjustable Pro Coil System features include: Available in independent compression and rebound double adjustable, or simultaneous compression and rebound single adjustable Lightweight billet aluminum coilover shocks High travel springs easy Bolt-in installation ride height adjustable 100% dyno tested and serialized serviceable Rebuildable by QA1 Authorized Service Centers Made in the USA Used in drag racing, street performance, autocross, road racing, and street rod applications Sold in pairs MSRP: $848.47 QA1 | 800-721-7761 www.QA1.net Hot-Rod Style Engine Harnesses For early 5.0, 4.6/5.4, Coyote, and 3.5 twin turbo engines, these harnesses from Hotwire Auto are form-fitted for Ford/Lincoln engines and utilize all new wire and OEM components. The purpose of these wiring harnesses is to have the wires well organized on the engine so that they disappear and don’t detract from the look of the engine. This is a self-contained engine and transmission control system that comes with its own fuse block and relays. In each of Hotwire’s harnesses, all the connections are labeled and placed in their proper location for ease of installation. The company can program customer’s computers, or it can provide new, programmed OEM computers. An experienced technical support staff is also available by phone. Available harnesses include: Early 4.6L with Standard Shift Early 4.6L with Automatic Early 5.0L with Standard Shift Early 5.0L with Automatic Early 5.4L with Standard Shift Early 5.4L with Automatic Early 5.8L with Standard Shift Early 5.8L with Automatic 3.5L Twin Turbo with Standard Shift 3.5L Twin Turbo with Automatic Late 4.6L with Standard Shift Late 4.6L with Automatic 5.0L Coyote with Standard Shift 5.0L Coyote with Automatic Hotwire Auto | 479-243-9115 www.hotwireauto.com Godzilla 7.3L Engine 10r140 Trans Control Pack From Fat Fender Garage is the Ford Performance Godzilla 7.3L Engine 10r140 Trans Control Pack. It’s designed to run the 2020+ Super Duty 7.3L gas engine M-6007-73 with the 2020+ Super Duty 10R140 automatic transmission. This control pack requires return-type fuel system. PCM calibration will not work with a return-less system unless you are running a PWM system from Fat Fender Garage. Features include: PCM with Ford Performance calibration Electronic throttle pedal Unique control pack harness that replaces the production body harness designed for custom vehicle builds Mustang GT Airbox 87mm Mustang Bullitt throttle body M-9926-M50B w/M-9474-M5087 adaptor MAF sensor Upstream O2 sensor MSRP: $2,650 Fat Fender Garage | 480-621-6072 www.fatfendergarage.com S-Drive Serpentine Pulley Kit Eddie Motorsports’ S-Drive serpentine pulley kits include everything to accessorize your small-block Ford engine. Kits come with the necessary precision CNC-machined billet aluminum brackets, pulleys, and a timing cover, which are made in the USA. Kits also come with name-brand components, such as a US Motor aluminum water pump, Sanden-style compact A/C compressor, Type II power steering pump for use with remote reservoir, and a Powermaster 170-amp alternator. They’re available in seven custom finishes. Kits with polished and clear finishes include polished components; kits with colored finishes include natural cast finish components. MSRP: $2,475 Eddie Motorsports | 888-813-1293 www.eddiemotorsports.com Grille Shell Does your ’66 Ford F-100, F-250, or F-350 need a new grille shell? Look no further! Here’s one from National Parts Depot. Features include: Bright anodized finish Stamped aluminum Exact of original Correct for 1966 only but will also fit 1961-1965 This grille is not correct for 1961/65 in appearance but does fit exactly like the original and is a great replacement as those grilles are not available in reproduction. MSRP: $772.45 National Parts Depot | 800-874-7595 www.npdlink.com 1961-’66 Interior in a Box TMI Products introduces the Interior in a Box for 1961-’66 Ford trucks, featuring a Pro-Series Universal Sport-R 60-inch deluxe bench seat. It’s a complete replacement bench seat (Part #47-9851) with slider tracks and suede inserts for 1961-’66 Ford trucks. Other items in the box include: Sport Dash Pad – Part #26-71003 Sport X Door Panels – Part #11-71032; TMI’s 1961-’66 Ford truck door panels are made of MDF Masonite wood back board that is rigid, durable, and moisture resistant Carpet Kit with High Trans Tunnel – Part #34-F71006 Sunvisors – Part #21-71001 14-inch Sport Steering Wheel – Part #27-9000 MSRP: Price varies TMI Products | 951-272-1996 www.tmiproducts.com Bolt-In Aluminum Fuel Tank Designed by Soulless Innovations, this tank is designed to bolt onto the rear section of your stock ’61-’72 short wheelbase chassis where the spare tire was originally stored. It has a notch in way of the rear crossmember, so you no longer need to remove and relocate it like other tanks on the market. The 1.5-inch OD filler neck is designed to be fed with a hose between the 2-inch gap of the bed and the frame rail. Soulless’ tank is designed to be used with carb and EFI applications; you simply need to choose which suits your needs best. The company’s products are modular, so you can easily make changes if needed. Soulless’ tanks also accept a factory OE fuel pump assembly (not included) for your LS or Coyote (truck fuel pump) engine swaps. An inlet check valve (anti-splash back) as well as a standard SAE 5-bolt mounting flange for fuel level sending units (sending unit not included) comes standard with the company’s F-100 production tank. Specs include: Approximately 19 gallons 1.5-inch-diameter fill neck 2 longitudinal baffles Standard SAE 5 bolt fuel level sending unit flange Two, ¼-inch NPT bungs for rollover vent valve Does not fit long wheelbase (longbed) or F-250/F-350 MSRP: $600 Soulless Innovations | 228-456-3126 www.soullessinnovations.com Ford Twin I-Beam 2WD Lift Kit Fully fabricated mid travel pre-runner lift beams using factory style brackets, heavy duty adjustable Heim joints, and radius arms, the contents of this kit from Hutch’s Welding are completely fabricated from scratch and TIG welded using part of the OEM beam. They can utilize your factory brakes and spindles. OEM I-beams are required, or a core can be provided to give you approximately 6 inches of lift overall. It will accommodate a 33-inch tire on factory fenders. The kit provides options to run coil spring or coilover suspension, and it comes with a standard style steering update: a drop-down pitman arm, Heim, and tube steering rods. These I-beams are designed to work with stock Ford Kingpin beam ends and provide 2-plus inches in trackwidth addition per side, so 4 inches overall increase over stock. They feature boxed construction for strength and weight savings over the stock I-beam. MSRP: $5,500 Hutch’s Welding www.hutchswelding.com 19-Gallon Aluminum Gas Tank Kit These aluminum gas tanks from Performance Online are designed to fit between the frame rail and rearward of the axle on 1953-’56 Ford F-100 trucks. By moving the tank out of the cab, you gain much needed room to allow for further customization. Plus, it also increases fuel capacity and safety. Made of heavy gauge aluminum, these tanks offer a lightweight design and are fully baffled. Vent bung size is ¼-inch NPT. Fuel feed bung size is 3/8-inch NPT. The kit include: 19-gallon aluminum fuel tank All mounting hardware Sending unit (OHM 0-30) Gas cap polished stainless with stainless interface key and hardware Walbro pump; can flow 255LPH or 67.37 GPH High pressure fuel filter Fuel pressure regulator Mounting brackets 6AN fittings Fuel return line bung in tank (allow extra time for installation) MSRP: $967.49 Performance Online | 888-991-0887 www.performanceonline.com Crown Vic Swap Adjustable Motor Mounds for Godzilla 7.3L V-8 Ford Godzilla engine mounts from Outcast Autoworks are designed to fit the new Ford 7.3L gasoline V-8 engine into the popular 2003-2011 Ford Crown Victoria front (IFS) suspension retro fit into the Ford F-100, F-150, and F-250 truck chassis. Specs include: 100% bolt on, ready to go Built for ultimate durability over factory rubber mounts for high performance applications 90a polyurethane black bushings, which are easily serviceable Precision welded ¼-inch-thick steel construction Mounts are available in different heights and can be selected at checkout MSRP: $195 Outcast Autoworks www.outcastautoworks.com Gen IV SureFit Complete Kit V-8 Vintage Air’s Gen IV SureFit Complete Kit for 1968-’72 F-100s is designed to offer powerful and intelligent climate control. It uses an exclusive fully electronic microprocessor control system that eliminates cables or vacuum connections. Separate high-capacity copper parallel-flow heat coil and aluminum plate-and fin-cooling coils provide outstanding performance and instant temperature adjustments. Complete kits include everything in the evaporator kit, plus all under-hood components such as compressor, engine brackets, condenser with brackets, preformed refrigerant lines, drier, fittings, hardware, and installation instructions. Features include: Fly-by-Wire fully electronic servo motor controls with no cables or capillary tube to route Infinite just-right-temperature air blending Infinite blower fan speed adjustment High-volume dehumidified defrost mode Separate high-capacity aluminum plate and fin cooling coil Copper/brass CuproBraze parallel-flow heater coil Mounts behind the dash Uses your factory system controls with the company’s patented Electronic Cable Converters Flat steel firewall cover panel Replacement molded glovebox (reduced capacity) MSRP: $1,825 Vintage Air | 800-862-6658 www.vintageair.com Forged Narrow Superlite 6R Big Brake Front Brake Kit FNSL6R billet-forged 6-piston calipers with 13- to 14-inch rotors deliver the ultimate combination of braking power and style in this group of kits engineered for traditional OEM spindles on 1965-’72 American trucks. Built exclusively for 17-inch and larger wheels, FNSL6R kits enhance tire and suspension upgrades on all types of custom show and high performance dual-purpose street and track machines. A full range of options for caliper finishes and rotor designs are guaranteed to catch the eye of the most discriminating enthusiast while providing optimized brake performance for every individual application. MSRP: $2,316 Wilwood Disc Brakes | 805-388-1188 www.wilwood.com
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