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All American Billet’s Serpentine Kits are designed to help you straighten up any engine compartment. The kits come with all the USA-made accessories you need, including brackets made from 6061-T6 aluminum that are available in a machined finish, polished finish, or the company’s Silverline Series finish. At no additional charge, the kits also come with the option of two different pulley styles: classic pulleys with no holes or cutouts, or original pulleys with a triangular cutout. Water pump is not included.
MSRP: $2,495
All American Billet | 623-580-7214
www.allamericanbillet.com
These brackets from Air Bag It are designed to work with your 1965-’77 F-100/150 and give you 4 inches of lift in the rear. Weld or bolt.
MSRP: $396.52
Air Bag It | 800-842-8789
www.airbagit.com
Designed for the 1973-’79 Ford Dentside F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350, and ’78-’79 Bronco, these premium reproduction OE-style hoods from Auto Metal Direct are stamped from high quality OE-gauge steel on new tools. The hoods feature the correct shape, size, bends, holes, and ribs, and they have fully finished factory-style undersides, like original. They arrive EDP coated to prevent rust and corrosion. This replaces Ford Part # D8TZ-16612-A.
MSRP: $799
Auto Metal Direct | 833-404-4777
www.autometaldirect.com
Dennis Carpenter recently released these pairs (right and left) of black door panels for 1973-’79 Ford trucks and 1978-’79 Ford Broncos. They include mounting clips, but not armrests or finger cups. Made on original Ford tooling.
MSRP: $149.95
Dennis Carpenter | 704-786-8139
www.dennis-carpenter.com
Air Lift Performance’s 3H Digital Control System allows up to five user-defined pressure presets with a manual mode option to allow you to control the vehicle independently at all four corners.
The handheld digital display controller included with the kit gives a full color readout of air tank pressure and airbag pressure with a rotatable keypad. System updates are automatically updated through the mobile app that can be downloaded through the Google Play Store and Apple. You can use your mobile device to control wirelessly through your Bluetooth connection.
The ECU and air valve are combined to limit wiring, so it is fully plug and play. Raise to your desired ride height with the turn of the key automatically so anyone can drive your vehicle.
Air Lift Performance 3H combines pressure-based control with ride-height sensing technology. While both types of air management have been utilized before, this is the first product to harness the benefits of both systems—instantly improving suspension control, performance, and vehicle ride flexibility.
MSRP: $1,995
Air Lift Performance
www.airliftperformance.com
For use with 2003 and older Crown Vic suspensions, this kit from ATP Designs allows you to convert your factory Crown Victoria hydraulic power steering rack to a 2015+ Mustang electric steering rack.
The benefits of this conversion include:
MSRP: $775
ATP Designs | 559-917-7366
www.F100performance.com
From American Powertrain comes this 1967-’79 Ford F-100 5-Speed Pro-Fit Kit. It offers a 30-50% increase in fuel economy, reduced NVH (noise, vibration, harshness), and low RPM cruising for greatly reduced driver fatigue and an improved highway driving experience. Reduced wear and cooler operating temperatures may lead to the engine’s longer life.
The TKX gear ratios are as follows: Wide Ratio—3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00, 0.72; Close Ratio—2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, 0.68 OR 0.81 5th. A stock Ford 4-speed bell can be used, but it will require an adapter plate for Ford TKX. New Ford TKX style bellhousings are available.
Kit includes:
American Powertrain
931-646-4836
www.americanpowertrain.com
For 1967-’72 F-100, F-250, and F-350 trucks, these floor plan assemblies from LMC Truck are produced from new tooling and OE-quality steel for strength and durability. They come with cab mounts, floor reinforcements, and inner rocker panels. They also offer a sturdy base for rocker panels, cab mounts, and seats.
The cab floor pan assembly is finished with an Electro Deposit Primer coating that protects against corrosion on both the top and underside of the floor pan. All original holes and weld nuts are included for an installation of your original seat frame.
MSRP: $1,149.95
LMC Truck
www.lmctruck.com
This dash panel for 1973-’79 Ford trucks features a molded UV-resistant ABS instrument panel that’s designed to replace the stock gauge panel.
MSRP: $209.95
Classic Dash
www.classicdash.com
The mid-1950s F-100 is the epitome of a classic design. Legions of enthusiasts consider it the most beautiful pickup ever built. Now, beauty can be more than skin deep with the advent of Art Morrison Enterprises’ expertly engineered and precision crafted GT Sport chassis for the 1953-’56 F-100. With it, the original I-beam axle, leaf spring suspension, worm-and-sector steering, and 60-year-old drivetrain can be replaced with contemporary technology.
Up front you’ll find AME’s “Sport” independent front suspension with beefy upper and lower control arms, adjustable sway bar, and greaseable bushings that work in concert with premium coilover shocks. Like the company’s other truck chassis, you have a choice of two different ride heights. One is quite low and requires that the bed floor be raised 3 inches. The other provides a “standard” ride height and requires no modifications whatsoever.
Mar-K Manufacturing designed a raised floor just for AME’s low ride height chassis, making this modification a snap. The extra rigid frame, which features 2×6-inch main rails, is designed to accommodate a variety of exhaust systems and provide optimum ground clearance. A 4-bar rear suspension with Johnny Joint rod ends and a Panhard bar keep the 9-inch rear solidly planted for optimum acceleration and cornering. Premium coilover shocks tailor the handling and ride to your requirements. Integrated into the chassis just behind the 9-inch housing are fuel tank mounts that allow for a much safer location and helps with the overall balance of the vehicle.
Like all Art Morrison GT Sport chassis, the required body mounts, core supports, running board, and bumper mounts are included—all fixture-welded by Morrison technicians to provide you with a true “bolt-on” build.
Initially, the chassis comes with mounts for Small Block Ford, Big Block Ford, and Ford Coyote 5.0L engines (with potentially more options to come) and virtually any standard or automatic transmission combination. An optional pedal mount assembly makes for a clean installation. AME’s computer-designed frame is the perfect foundation for a “Resto-mod” truck of the highest order; one with a contemporary stance, great handling, and a comfortable ride.
MSRP: $16,768
Art Morrison Enterprises
www.artmorrison.com
This retrofit column from Ididit Inc. is designed to fit your Ford truck without modifying the original vehicle. This GM-style column features a GM top shaft and a 3 7/8-inch wiring plug.
Use an Ididit installation kit to set up your new steering column. Using an adaptor, add an aftermarket steering wheel. The gripping surface of the new wheel will be in the same location as the original. The shift pattern on these columns allows you to use either a 3- or 4-speed automatic transmission. A gear shift indicator is an option but not included. A shift linkage (new or original) is required for installation and will attach to the lower shift arm provided on the column.
MSRP: $803
Ididit Inc. | 517-424-0577
www.ididitinc.com
With a unique, arch-shaped speedometer, the ’56 F-100 dash historically went two ways: keep the original instrumentation or fill the dash and start drilling holes for antiquated round gauges.
Now, with these new instruments from Dakota Digital, you can have that timeless look of the large, sweeping speedometer while enjoying the latest technology. A full-color TFT message center keeps you in the know. It also opens the possibility for additional auxiliary readings, ensuring this bolt-in kit is the last gauge you install in your Effie!
The RTX series is the latest from Dakota Digital. Every effort has been put forth to incorporate OEM design elements regarding the layout, face styling, and indicators. A casual glance may dismiss these as original equipment, but once you hit the switch and the LED backlighting comes on, all doubts will be removed.
Starting from scratch, CNC-machined housings are filled with electronics designed and built in-house. The high-definition TFT message centers can be fully configured to display just about any piece of information needed. As you’ve come to expect from Dakota Digital, the RTX series utilizes a central control box to make installation and setup as easy as possible.
MSRP: $1,495
Dakota Digital | 605-332-6513
www.dakotadigital.com
This QA1 Crown Victoria Pro Coil System is a great option for anyone looking for fully adjustable ride height and valving control. Choose a spring rate and adjustability that fits your driving style, adjust the valving to match, and you are on your way. These shocks also utilize a fully threaded body that allows you to adjust your ride height for the perfect stance or to finely tune the weight balance for superior handling.
Specially designed for QA1’s Pro Coil Systems, the American-made lightweight high travel springs have fewer coils and a smaller wire diameter, resulting in increased travel due to the larger distance between the coils. They reduce unsprung weight and react faster, optimizing suspension performance. Multiple spring rate options are also available and have been successfully tested in various applications, from casual street driving to hard core race applications.
Adjustable Pro Coil System features include:
MSRP: $848.47
QA1 | 800-721-7761
www.QA1.net
For early 5.0, 4.6/5.4, Coyote, and 3.5 twin turbo engines, these harnesses from Hotwire Auto are form-fitted for Ford/Lincoln engines and utilize all new wire and OEM components. The purpose of these wiring harnesses is to have the wires well organized on the engine so that they disappear and don’t detract from the look of the engine.
This is a self-contained engine and transmission control system that comes with its own fuse block and relays. In each of Hotwire’s harnesses, all the connections are labeled and placed in their proper location for ease of installation.
The company can program customer’s computers, or it can provide new, programmed OEM computers. An experienced technical support staff is also available by phone.
Available harnesses include:
Hotwire Auto | 479-243-9115
www.hotwireauto.com
From Fat Fender Garage is the Ford Performance Godzilla 7.3L Engine 10r140 Trans Control Pack. It’s designed to run the 2020+ Super Duty 7.3L gas engine M-6007-73 with the 2020+ Super Duty 10R140 automatic transmission. This control pack requires return-type fuel system. PCM calibration will not work with a return-less system unless you are running a PWM system from Fat Fender Garage.
Features include:
MSRP: $2,650
Fat Fender Garage | 480-621-6072
www.fatfendergarage.com
Eddie Motorsports’ S-Drive serpentine pulley kits include everything to accessorize your small-block Ford engine. Kits come with the necessary precision CNC-machined billet aluminum brackets, pulleys, and a timing cover, which are made in the USA. Kits also come with name-brand components, such as a US Motor aluminum water pump, Sanden-style compact A/C compressor, Type II power steering pump for use with remote reservoir, and a Powermaster 170-amp alternator.
They’re available in seven custom finishes. Kits with polished and clear finishes include polished components; kits with colored finishes include natural cast finish components.
MSRP: $2,475
Eddie Motorsports | 888-813-1293
www.eddiemotorsports.com
Does your ’66 Ford F-100, F-250, or F-350 need a new grille shell? Look no further! Here’s one from National Parts Depot.
Features include:
MSRP: $772.45
National Parts Depot | 800-874-7595
www.npdlink.com
TMI Products introduces the Interior in a Box for 1961-’66 Ford trucks, featuring a Pro-Series Universal Sport-R 60-inch deluxe bench seat. It’s a complete replacement bench seat (Part #47-9851) with slider tracks and suede inserts for 1961-’66 Ford trucks.
Other items in the box include:
MSRP: Price varies
TMI Products | 951-272-1996
www.tmiproducts.com
Designed by Soulless Innovations, this tank is designed to bolt onto the rear section of your stock ’61-’72 short wheelbase chassis where the spare tire was originally stored. It has a notch in way of the rear crossmember, so you no longer need to remove and relocate it like other tanks on the market.
The 1.5-inch OD filler neck is designed to be fed with a hose between the 2-inch gap of the bed and the frame rail. Soulless’ tank is designed to be used with carb and EFI applications; you simply need to choose which suits your needs best. The company’s products are modular, so you can easily make changes if needed.
Soulless’ tanks also accept a factory OE fuel pump assembly (not included) for your LS or Coyote (truck fuel pump) engine swaps. An inlet check valve (anti-splash back) as well as a standard SAE 5-bolt mounting flange for fuel level sending units (sending unit not included) comes standard with the company’s F-100 production tank.
Specs include:
MSRP: $600
Soulless Innovations | 228-456-3126
www.soullessinnovations.com
Fully fabricated mid travel pre-runner lift beams using factory style brackets, heavy duty adjustable Heim joints, and radius arms, the contents of this kit from Hutch’s Welding are completely fabricated from scratch and TIG welded using part of the OEM beam. They can utilize your factory brakes and spindles.
OEM I-beams are required, or a core can be provided to give you approximately 6 inches of lift overall. It will accommodate a 33-inch tire on factory fenders. The kit provides options to run coil spring or coilover suspension, and it comes with a standard style steering update: a drop-down pitman arm, Heim, and tube steering rods.
These I-beams are designed to work with stock Ford Kingpin beam ends and provide 2-plus inches in trackwidth addition per side, so 4 inches overall increase over stock. They feature boxed construction for strength and weight savings over the stock I-beam.
MSRP: $5,500
Hutch’s Welding
www.hutchswelding.com
These aluminum gas tanks from Performance Online are designed to fit between the frame rail and rearward of the axle on 1953-’56 Ford F-100 trucks. By moving the tank out of the cab, you gain much needed room to allow for further customization. Plus, it also increases fuel capacity and safety. Made of heavy gauge aluminum, these tanks offer a lightweight design and are fully baffled. Vent bung size is ¼-inch NPT. Fuel feed bung size is 3/8-inch NPT.
The kit include:
MSRP: $967.49
Performance Online | 888-991-0887
www.performanceonline.com
Ford Godzilla engine mounts from Outcast Autoworks are designed to fit the new Ford 7.3L gasoline V-8 engine into the popular 2003-2011 Ford Crown Victoria front (IFS) suspension retro fit into the Ford F-100, F-150, and F-250 truck chassis.
Specs include:
MSRP: $195
Outcast Autoworks
www.outcastautoworks.com
Vintage Air’s Gen IV SureFit Complete Kit for 1968-’72 F-100s is designed to offer powerful and intelligent climate control. It uses an exclusive fully electronic microprocessor control system that eliminates cables or vacuum connections. Separate high-capacity copper parallel-flow heat coil and aluminum plate-and fin-cooling coils provide outstanding performance and instant temperature adjustments.
Complete kits include everything in the evaporator kit, plus all under-hood components such as compressor, engine brackets, condenser with brackets, preformed refrigerant lines, drier, fittings, hardware, and installation instructions.
Features include:
MSRP: $1,825
Vintage Air | 800-862-6658
www.vintageair.com
FNSL6R billet-forged 6-piston calipers with 13- to 14-inch rotors deliver the ultimate combination of braking power and style in this group of kits engineered for traditional OEM spindles on 1965-’72 American trucks.
Built exclusively for 17-inch and larger wheels, FNSL6R kits enhance tire and suspension upgrades on all types of custom show and high performance dual-purpose street and track machines. A full range of options for caliper finishes and rotor designs are guaranteed to catch the eye of the most discriminating enthusiast while providing optimized brake performance for every individual application.
MSRP: $2,316
Wilwood Disc Brakes | 805-388-1188
www.wilwood.com
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