Speed ​​Restoration Creates 1972 Custom Ford F-150

At the airport, Customs translated into many rules. But in the automotive world, “customs” are what you want. Florida state speed recovery decided to make its own thing that doesn’t exist: the 1972 Ford F-150.

If you look at the Ford 1972 pickup booklet, you’ll see the dual-beam front suspension, choices for i6 and V8 engines, and the differences between the Sport Custom, Ranger and Ranger XLT Trim levels. What you won’t find is the mention of the F-150, which is so common that it tends to blur into the background. That’s because Ford didn’t launch the F-150 until the 1975 model year, its “new heavy duty 1/2-ton pickup” series. As the name implies, the F-150 is inserted between the F-100 and the F-250, especially within its total weight range. The GCW of the F-100 may be 4,650-5,700 pounds, while the GCW span of the more powerful F-250 is 6,200-8,100 pounds, while the GCW rating of the F-150 is exactly 6,050 pounds. Like its friendlier siblings, the F-150 runs on low-lead or unleaded fuels, which makes it more flexible than the only F-100.

Velocity decided to rewrite this chapter of Ford Truck History by what she saw here. Part of this 1972 F-150’s Speed ​​Heritage Series vehicle is based on a sports car shop frame. The “Bumpside” body ends in midnight blue and Wimbledon white and comes with chrome bumpers, custom billet trim, and new glass and hair dryer. Modern touches include LED headlights, power side steps and backup camera next to the tailgate handle.

Speed ​​didn’t miss the opportunity to make its custom truck more capable. It gives this rig a tall-style pose and is equipped with a DANA 44 front axle and a Dana 60 rear axle, swing bars at both ends, coils at each corner, and a four-chain rear suspension. Of course, it also upgrades the wheels and tires and bolts on a set of 18-inch wheels equipped with 305/70R18 BFGOODRICH all-terrain T/A tires. Behind the eight holes drilled into the wheel are the watermarked Wilwood disc brakes.

There is another major upgrade under the hood. No, this is not the 390 fuel injected 390. This is the III Gen Coyote 5.0-liter V8 crate engine with its own serpentine belt and exhaust system. Another thoroughly modern hardware is the 10R80 10-speed automatic variable.

The interior is full of full carpet and brown leather upholstery with stitching and contrast stitching. The same color scheme covers the dashboard, steering wheel and door panels. Behind the Sparc Industries wheel is a set of Dakota Digital meters dedicated to speed. The Bluetooth-compatible high-mountain unit features Android Auto and Apple Carplay, displays feeds for backup cameras and helps adjust the focus audio system. The old-fashioned air climate control system keeps two lucky occupants comfortable on the road or trail.

Velocity hasn’t released its custom 1972 F-150 price yet, but you can use the F-100’s price tag for the 339,900-$349,900 price tag, and the F-250 pricing for the $379,900-$399,900. Unfortunately, payment is a rule Do The word applies to customs in the automotive sense.