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This huge 1972 Ford F-250 “Ranch Truck” (Project name: "Gus") from Heavy metal custom shops in Bellingham (Washington, USA) you have to see. The basis was a vehicle with originally only 70.000 miles on the clock and thus a perfect basis for the transformation. And the absolute highlight is under the bonnet. A 7,3 liter Powerstroke turbodiesel from an F-250 from 2002 with 275 PS & 710 NM torque ensures propulsion in line with its status from now on. But the renovation was done differently than you first think. The new engine was not stuffed into the old F-250, no, the 72 cabin was placed on the chassis from 2002. So very similar to that 1969 Toyota Corolla with Lexus V8that we recently reported on. And it goes without saying that these changes were extremely complex. The 02 dispenser chassis, for example, had to be shortened by 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) so that the 72 cab and loading area fit at all.
The patina look is still preserved
Countless special brackets were necessary to unite the chassis and cabin. And the F-250 has the old one Patina Incidentally, deliberately kept in order to meet the demands of a real "ranch truck". The suspension is also installed (front and rear leaf springs) and also the shock absorbers and the brake system from 2002. However, of course in the form of cutting-edge components such as a Firestone Ride-Rite air compressor for the air suspension on the rear axle and a hidden 2-gallon air tank. The tank is required to supply the tires with more air pressure at the push of a button when there is a heavy load. There was also a new one Transfer Case, automatic locks and a powerful set of LT265 / 70R17 Toyo Open Country M / T off-road tires on black 17 × 9 inch KMC XD tankBeadlock wheels, The charm of the 70s still rules in the cabin, which was a special challenge. After all, all the old components should merge with modern technology, which the tuner has impressively succeeded in doing. Everything works and does what it should.
Dakota Digital VHX instrument cluster
And that also applies to important components such as ABS, all-wheel drive or amenities such as Park Assist. And since we are in the area of convenience. The team from Mobile Music in Bellingham built a really cool retro sound stereo system with a vintage look on a Rockford FosgateSubwoofer under the back seat, coupled to several Hertz amplifiers and various speakers. In addition, the cabin is newly lined with a lot of Dynamat insulation material and a Vintage Air HVAC air conditioning system and a Dakota Digital VHX instrument cluster have also been installed. This also convinces with ultra-modern technology in vintage style. Only the Edge Products Evolution CTS2 monitor with suction cup holder in the lower left corner of the windshield does not have a vintage look. With 2013 Ford Raptor seats, lots of new leather and new carpets, the interior is impressively rounded off. The already mentioned 7,3 liter turbo diesel is by the way from a Hart's Intercooler kept in check and acoustically noticeable, the power makes itself felt through a 4-inch sports exhaust system with a matt black tailpipe on the Banks Monster rear silencer.
MONSTER rear silencer on the F-250
By the way, shifting takes place via the factory Ford 4R100 four-speed automatic of the F-250 from 02. And finally we would like to mention the changes made to the body. The front lighting is provided by a set of JR Speaker LED headlights with grilles, there was a metal front apron from Ryan Bolton with Superwinch EXP12Si winch and at the rear they tried to model the apron as much as possible to the factory component. Only that Reversing alarm including the license plate holder with reversing camera are from the current time. F-250 does not currently have any more details. If we receive timely information on further changes not previously mentioned, there is of course an update for this report. It is best to subscribe to our feed and if there is something new, you will be informed immediately. We hope you enjoy viewing the pictures.
(Photo / s: trucktrend.com)
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1972 Ford F-250 “Ranch Truck” on beadlocks
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