1966 Ford F100 - Family Heirloom - Mustangs and Fords Magazine
Ed Davis from LaFollette, Tennessee, remembers the day his father brought home the '66 Ford F-100, especially because it was the vehicle he learned to drive in. His father passed away 20 years ago, but Ed has been actively engaged in a series of... The vintage Ford has seen multiple paintjobs-turquoise, red, and gold-before reaching its current shade of Prowler Orange. Mike Bowling did the work, keeping the original roof intact by angling the A-pillars rearward and reshaping the rear cab wall. He removed 4 3/4 inches from the front and 3 1/2 inches from the rear, giving the roof a slight rake. All chrome and emblems were removed, the stake pockets in the bed were filled, and the bed floor was fitted with custom sheetmetal, now 4 inches higher than stock. Chassis upgrades began with reinforced and C-notched rear framerails that hold a modern four-link from Competition Engineering. The 3-inch-drop DJM I-beams up front bring the front down to match the rear. The extra chassis reinforcement was an important factor since the new engine has considerably more horsepower than the original Ford designers ever imagined. Source: www.mustangandfords.com
