Generally the very best factor about an outdated truck is that it doesn’t trip like an outdated truck. Pickups – significantly traditional ones – have a fame for giving a tough, jarring trip. However some customized builds iron out these bumps with upgrades to extra trendy impartial suspensions. Right here is one such instance.

The Decide of the Day is a 1956 Ford F100 pickup listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a personal vendor in Newhall, California. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“This scorching rod truck was constructed within the late 90s with some assist from the legendary builder Sam Foose,” the itemizing begins. Whereas particular particulars about Foose’s involvement are usually not clarified, the construct is among the extra enticing early F-Collection restomods I’ve seen in a while. The paint end was the very first thing that caught my eye. I don’t know if it’s referred to as Sweet Apple Pink, nevertheless it’s gorgeous within the daylight and it’s properly complemented by the extensive whitewall tires and a set of “smoothie” chrome wheels.

“Physique is tremendous straight, rust-free, and I can’t discover any indicators of main physique work,” the vendor says. “Paint is superb for being accomplished within the 90s however positively has its share of nicks, chips, and scratches.”

1956 marked the ultimate yr of the F-Collection’ second technology, and designers launched a couple of adjustments: the cab was redesigned to incorporate a wraparound windshield and a vertical A-pillar. Seatbelts turned non-compulsory for the primary time, and electrical windshield wipers changed the outdated vacuum-operated ones.

Energy for this tradition truck comes from a Chevrolet 350cid small-block V8 mated to a 700R4 four-speed computerized transmission, each of which have accrued roughly 15,000 miles since restoration. The vendor says, “Runs and drives nice, like a automobile, not a bouncy outdated truck.” The refined driving mannerisms are most likely due partially to the suspension upgrades: This truck has a Chevrolet Corvette-sourced impartial rear finish and a Ford Mustang II entrance finish.

The itemizing calls out that there are a few excellent mechanical wants. Specifically, the gasoline gauge and the windshield wipers are inoperative. Even with these flaws in thoughts, the vendor says, “You may’t construct a ’56 Ford truck to this stage for the asking value.”

Sadly, Sam Foose handed away in November 2018 – precisely 5 years in the past this month. I did some looking out across the web to see if I may discover Sam’s ties (if any) to this particular truck, and I got here up empty-handed. Nevertheless, Sam and his son Chip have been recognized to work on a number of Ford pickups of this period, so it’s seemingly the vendor is true about that connection. I’d ask them for some documentation!

The asking value is $45,000 or greatest provide.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Decide of the Day.