11/7/2023 0 Comments Bulletproof 6r80![]() ![]() Relicate German weave carpet covers the custom cab floor for a modern touch, with custom door sill plates from Copper State Components mentioned earlier. PG completed the interior by finishing off the custom-built speaker enclosure and amplifier mount behind the seat. Speaking of instrument clusters, Speed Hut gauges fill the dash to give Steve all the vital information needed when cruising the truck. Getting to work on the inside, PG artfully covered the Wise Guys seat and door panels in custom leather, including tastefully done basket weave inserts combined with metal lathe-turned inserts that match the instrument cluster face. That is where a forward tilting hood kit from Copper State Components came in, which was installed by KC as well.Īfter perfecting the outside of the truck, it was time to focus on the inside, so Steve sent the truck over to PG Upholstery in Haltom City, Texas. Since the guys at KC’s did such a beautiful job with the engine compartment, Steve wanted to make sure nothing was in the way of the view. First the truck was scuffed and washed, then Patina Sauce Preserver was applied with a coat of Happy Ending to perfectly highlight the years of mother nature and hard farm work. Speaking of the exterior, Steve wanted to ensure the patina was enhanced and preserved to perfection, so he used a couple of products from Sweet Patina to do so. With all the new sheetmetal in place, KC applied a nice satin black to blend in with the patina exterior. Tying everything together is a wood floor from Mar-K. Once the front inner sheetmetal was in order, the guys moved to the bed, where they masterfully bead-rolled some side panels that matched up the Slosh Tubs wheel wells. In addition, they made a new cab floor to incorporate a trans tunnel for the massive 6R80 and driveshaft. To begin, the guys at KC’s fabricated new inner wheel wells and a firewall in the engine compartment. Even though the patina was right on the outside, there were some things that Steve wanted “fresh” on the truck. Since the ’60 was stored in the barn for the last 23 years, Steve got his wish. While Steve enjoys his freshly painted ’68 mentioned earlier, it was his desire to have the perfect patina truck. With the chassis and drivetrain complete, it was time to get the sheetmetal ironed out and set in place. Directing the exhaust fumes out the tail end of the truck are factory Mustang exhaust manifolds that have been ceramic-coated and connected to a full 3-inch ceramic-coated exhaust system including Stainless Works mufflers, giving it just the right tone. Feeding the fuel to the beast is an Aeromotive tank and EFI fuel pump. ![]() Mills could not leave well enough alone, so he contacted Stang-Hi Performance in Gonzales, Louisiana, to put a tune on the 5.0 and squeeze a little more power out of it. ![]() Analyzing all the options, Steve chose none other than a 2016 Ford Racing 5.0 Coyote crate engine with the bulletproof 6R80 automatic transmission. Now that the foundation was set, Steve needed to decide on what powertrain he was going to install in the ’60. Finally, the chassis was tastefully powder-coated satin black to blend in seamlessly with the patina of the truck. ![]() Stopping the F-100 are 14-inch rotors with Wilwood 6-piston calipers on all four corners, and a manual Wilwood master cylinder setup applying the pressure. Of course, the REVO Spec chassis came with all the goodies, including tubular upper and lower control arms, four-bar rear suspension, coilovers, and a Ford 9-inch housing with 31-spline axles and a nodular center section with 3.70 gears and Trutrac to keep both tires spinning at the same time. Get me one, too!” At that point, the foundation for the project was on order and would arrive at KC’s in no time. Steve basically replied, “That’s a no-brainer. One day, Steve and KC were talking about the build and KC mentioned he was about to order a few Roadster Shop chassis for some builds he had in the shop. KC may not be a military veteran, but he is well-known in the classic car and truck scene as one of the shops to go to. This is where he chose another veteran, KC at KC’s Paint Shop in Burleson, Texas, to foster the build. Once Steve returned home with the ’60, it was time to put a plan together for the build. In addition, the owner was a World War II veteran, and the truck had a long, memorable history with him and his family on their farm. As the conversation went on, it was revealed that the truck was still owned by the man who purchased it new from a dealership in Waco, Texas. Once he made his way down to Riesel to take delivery the pickup, he learned some interesting things about the owner. So, the journey began, but with an added bonus for Steve and the man who sold it to him. ![]()
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