The Next Project

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1956 Ford, Big Window Pick-Up, Created on Overhaulin’

This truck was purchased by Chip’s father, Sam Foose, in 1968. Chip learned to drive in this truck; he also had his first car accident in it, colliding with a Rolls-Royce and a Porsche in one fell swoop! (Chip still has the Rolls-Royce grill shell – it is on display elsewhere in the exhibit). Recently, the truck was “stolen” for an Overhaulin’ episode, and transformed by Sam Foose and the Overhaulin’ crew. The modifications made included (from front to back): “Pie-cutting” and “wedging” the hood, slicing the cab and tilting it forward. The team dropped a Roush Racing aluminum Ford 427 (serial number 1) motor in the engine bay. They moved the front axles forward eight inches and reshaped the fender openings. The running boards were shortened the rear fenders were widened 2.5 inches. The bed was shortened and the tailgate was given a stamped Foose logo. The truck was finished off with a new black paint job, a custom leather interior by Bill Dunn, and a set of one-off wheels.

It's a little rough but I think it will make a nice daily driver.

It will have a TCI chassis, Curry 9" Ford rearend and a 460 big block with a C-6 tranny

Page updated on 09/24/06