F100 Restomod Packs a Supercharged 3V 4.6L — It Ain’t Fast, But it Sure Looks Good Cruisin’
Classic Truck magazine allegedly started building this F100 restomod back in 2008. And the new owner made it all his own.
In the modern Coyote era of Ford performance, 350 rear-wheel horsepower isn’t going to win you any bragging rights. Still, when you mash the gas on this pro-touring F100 restomod, its Whipple supercharged 4.6L V8 growls like the best of them.
According to the owner, Doug, Classic Truck magazine build this 1968 F100 restomod back in 2008 and 2009. Ford Racing supplied the 3-valve, 4.6-liter supercharged V8 engine to promote their crate engine program. Doug followed the build issue by issue, falling in love with the truck and becoming fascinated by it.
Reunited for the First Time
Now, Doug is the proud owner of that very same truck after seeing it offered for sale on Bring a Trailer. They say that you should never meet your heroes, but it’s clear that Doug has no regrets. We love it when stories have happy endings, don’t you?
Back when this truck was originally built, the Pro Touring trend was in full swing. As a result, this slammed classic F-100 isn’t your average lowrider or street truck. Instead, it’s built for carving corners, with a chassis engineered to make sure all 350 horsepower make their way to the pavement. Anyone who has attempted to make serious power in a pickup knows that that is no small feat.
A four-link rear suspension helps to make that dream a reality. Doug states that the truck weighs in at roughly 3,800 pounds, with an impressive 52% front/48% rear weight distribution. If we were going to attack the corners of Mulholland Drive in any pickup truck, it would be this one.
Performance aside, this truck looks great. The custom 18″ wheels by American Racing were made specifically for this truck. They’re an obvious tribute to the classic Magnum 500 wheel seen on many Fords from the 1960s. The stance looks perfect to us, and the truck has a real presence whether parked or at speed.
Unfortunately, that beautiful wood bed is totally useless. As Doug says, “I have a massive two-door coupe with no storage space.” Oh well. Every silver lining needs a cloud, right?
