That 302ci Ford small-block the truck entered the country with was replaced prior to Colin buying the truck with a 429ci Cobra Jet, and during that first jinxed year a roller rocker broke and found its way inside the heads. Colin had the heads completely rebuilt and the engine is now capable of pulling Colin's trailer without a bit of fuss.
Which is exactly what this truck is all about: Forgetting your troubles and just driving, having good times with your family, and enjoying your Tangello Orange dream. And we agree that it definitely would be a great truck to be seen in.
| F A C T S & F I G U R E S |
| Colin Holder |
| Greenhill, Herne Bay, England |
| 1956 Ford F-100 |
| CHASSIS |
| Frame / Manufacturer | modified stock / Ford |
| Modifications | Volare clip |
| Rearend / Ratio | Mustang 9-inch |
| Rear suspension | parallel leaf springs, Monroe air shocks |
| Rear brakes | Mustang drum |
| Front suspension | independent Plymouth Volare front clip, |
| | lowered on torsion bars, Koni shocks |
| Front brakes | Plymouth Volare disc |
| Master cylinder | Plymouth |
| Steering | GM Saginaw, Mopar pump |
| Steering column | GM tilt |
| Front wheel make, size | Budnik Stiletto, 17x7 |
| Rear wheel make, size | Budnik Stiletto, 17x8 |
| Front tire make, size | Pirelli 7000, 215/50ZR17 |
| Rear tire make, size | Pirelli 6000, 235/50ZR17 |
| Gas tank | custom |
| ENGINE |
| Year and make | ’71 Ford Cobra Jet big-block |
| Displacement | 429 ci |
| Camshaft | Competition Cams |
| Heads | Ford |
| Valve covers | chrome Moroso |
| Manifold / Induction | Edelbrock / Holley 750-cfm |
| Ignition / Wires | Accel / Accel |
| Headers | stainless steel |
| Exhaust / Mufflers | stainless / custom stainless |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Year and make | Ford C6 automatic |
| Converter | B&M HoleShot |
| Trans mods | owner |
| Shifter | on column |