“Fred’s Dream”
Every great truck tells a story - and this one carries a legacy.
This 1954 Ford F100, fittingly named “Fred’s Dream”, was originally Fred’s pride and joy. To honor his memory this truck was brought back to life. What started as a heartfelt tribute evolved into a stunning restomod that perfectly balances nostalgia and performance.
Built on a Schwanke Engines Running Rolling Chassis and equipped with Mustang II IFS, this truck drives like a modern street machine while preserving its timeless Ford character. Under the hood, a 5.7L Stage II Street Performance Engine delivers 425 horsepower, paired to a 4L60E transmission with a 2200 street stall torque converter - a setup that gives “Fred’s Dream” both power and poise on the open road.
Build Highlights:
- Schwanke Engines Chassis Kit
- Mustang II IFS Front Suspension Kit
- Double Adjustable Coilover Shocks with Spherical Heim Springs
- 5.7L Stage II Street Performance Engine, 425 HP
- 4L60E Transmission, 2200 Stall Torque Converter
- Tank's Inc. 18 Gallon Fuel Tank
- 16" Electric Cooling Fan with Shroud
- Custom 3" Steel Driveshaft Assembly
- Ididit 30" Column Shift Tilt Steering Column
- Custom Built & Bent Exhaust using 2.5" H-Pipes
- New Ford 9" Posi Rear End, 3.25 Gears
- Vintage Air SureFit Climate Control
- American Racing VN615 Chrome Wheels
- Reworked 7 Board Bed Wood Kit
- Custom Upholstery by John's Upholstery
Schwanke Engines is a custom fabrication shop with engine performance experts. If you would like the car, but would like modifications to fit your needs just give us a call and we can talk about what it would take to get the car looking the way you want.
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Please contact us if you are interested!