Ford’s full-size F-Collection pickups are a favourite within the traditional automobile neighborhood, and an revolutionary specialty facility in Florida is now making this platform in a first-rate candidate for go-fast restomod remedy.

The F-Collection’ fifth era, supplied from 1967 by means of 1972, holds distinct nostalgia for a lot of of us. Throughout that period, the pickup’s styling was sharpened, facet marker lights had been added, cab measurement was elevated, and the outside acquired new badging and grille preparations. This era of vehicles was one in all Ford’s most various in historical past, supplied in six completely different wheelbases, a wide range of trim ranges, and greater than a dozen engine configurations.

Many Ford pickups from the late Sixties and early Seventies lived lengthy and productive lives as succesful workhorses and tenting rigs, and most have been put to pasture now that about fifty years have handed within the meantime.

Now, that very same truck platform is offering a clean canvas for customized builds from a specialty store known as Velocity Trendy Classics, positioned close to Pensacola, Florida. Velocity isn’t any stranger to classic Ford efficiency; it has already constructed a repute as an knowledgeable in first-generation Bronco restoration. The shift into pickup modernization is the subsequent section of the corporate’s catalog.

The already-solid fifth-generation F-Collection is being reworked right into a venerable street-performer. Velocity just lately launched a number of the particulars about its vehicles, which are actually accessible for order. The thought behind this system is to offer folks with a classic turnkey driver, full with a 5.0-liter V8 motor together with trendy facilities.

Following are a number of the highlights for the “Signature” Version:

• Gen III Coyote V8 (460 horsepower, 420 lb-ft of torque)
• 10-speed automated transmission
• Fox coilover suspension
• Baer four-piston calipers with 13-inch rotors
• LED headlights
• 18-inch wheels
• Dakota Digital devices
• RetroSound audio system
• Classic Air HVAC
• Wooden steering wheel
• Tilt-adjustable Ididit steering column

Ramping issues up a notch from there’s the “Avenue” Version which will increase the dimensions of the calipers, rotors, and wheels. It additionally provides leather-based seating, billet {hardware}, an Alpine double-din head unit, and extra exterior enhancements. This video offers a teaser-style glimpse of the truck’s aesthetics and sound.

Velocity CEO Jeremy Hans mentioned, “The Velocity F-100 is a testomony to our ardour for bringing these unbelievable traditional autos again into the trendy world. There may be such wealthy historical past behind these vehicles, and we’re excited to see them again on the street.” It’s no surprise Velocity’s slogan is “Made Trendy; Stored Timeless.”

All for a customized truck of your personal? Getting in line for a 14-week construct requires a $25,000 deposit, and the overall car worth depends upon choices however will embody the price of the donor car.

For extra data, try the Velocity web site, and keep tuned to The ClassicCars.com Journal for extra information on the restomod trade’s newest new arrivals.