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Ford Model 83 1/2 ton Pickup "tiki-style"  

1947

modifications

engines: Chevy 350ci bored and stroked to 383ci (6.3l), edelbrock carburator/camshaft/intake manifold, noisy gear drive
body/frame: original frame, top chop, shaved doorhandles, division bar of the windshield removed (v-butted), grill made from
bamboo bars, taillights: ambulance rooflights, pinstriping, lettering on doors and tailgate, peep-mirrors
interior: adjustable gm-steering column with Grant-Metalflake-steering wheel VW-bus seat bench with Mexican Blanket, Floorshifter
paint: ?
wheels/tires: 5.5x15 steelrims with custom hubcaps and 6.70-15 whitewall
suspension: front axle: mustang II, tubular a-arms, airride, disc brake
rear axle: Ford 8" with airride, drum brake
brakes: ?
transmission: Chevy TH350 automatic
additional information: ?

   



Pictures taken at the "2007 Street Mag Show" in Hanover, Germany
 
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