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1953 Ford F100 - Swedish Dragstrip Hauler

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Thomas Cronemark
Bara, Sweden
1953 Ford F-100
CHASSIS
Frame: stock
Modifications: boxed, wheelbase stretched 2"
Rearend / Ratio: Ford 9" / 3.00:1
Rear Suspension: custom track bars, Volvo springs, gas shocks
Rear Brakes: 10" BMW 5-series discs with VW Golf calipers
Front Suspension: Heidts Mustang II
Front Brakes:'72 Camaro
Steering Box: rack-and-pinion
Wheels:'04 17" Ford Mustang Bullitt
Tires: Goodyear 235/45R17
Gas Tank: custom
DRIVETRAIN
Engine:'75 Ford 427
Camshaft: COMP Cams
Heads: stock, iron
Manifold / Induction: Edelbrock / Holley 850
Ignition: MSD
Headers: custom by Vallakra Motorsport
Exhaust / Mufflers: stainless / none
Transmission:'75 Ford C6
Converter: stock 11"
Shifter: stock column shifter
BODY
Style: F-100
Fenders: N.O.S. front and rear
Hood: stock
Grille: Dearborn Classics, chromed
Running Boards: stock
Bodywork By: "Chrome-Tobbe" Vetlanda
Paint Color: Harley-Davidson Orange
Headlights / Taillights: stock
Bumpers: John's F-100
INTERIOR
Dashboard: stock
Gauges: stock
Stereo: Pioneer CD
Steering Column: stock
Steering Wheel: 13" Grant, wood
Seat: stock
Upholstery: black Naugahyde
Carpet: black Mercedes wool


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