1963 Ford F100 Unibody Resto-Mod
351 Cleveland V8 C6 Automatic Custom Chassis FiTech 2x4 EFI Fatman Suspension
This 1963 Ford F100 Unibody is the kind of build that immediately tells you somebody went all in. The finish, stance, panel work, interior, and sheer detail throughout show this is far more than just an old pickup with fresh paint. It is a deeply engineered, professionally built resto-mod that blends custom craftsmanship with serious performance hardware and standout presentation.
Finished in Nissan Imperial Orange, this truck has a rich, high-impact look that works perfectly with the clean, shaved body lines and the unmistakable shape of the F100 unibody. The stance is low, aggressive, and modern, while the tucked bumpers, smoothed bodywork, custom bed wood, and tailored interior give it a refined show-truck feel. And based on the documentation shown in the photos, this build was developed over many years with extensive work completed by multiple specialty shops and craftsmen.
Highlights
1963 Ford F100 Unibody Pickup
Rebuilt 351 Cleveland V8
1970 Ford C6 automatic transmission
TCI Streetfighter 3,200 RPM stall converter
FiTech Go EFI 2x4 dual-quad self-tuning fuel injection
Weiand Hi-Ram / tunnel ram dual-quad intake
Edelbrock Performer RPM 351-C aluminum heads
MSD distributor and 6AL ignition
Vintage Air A/C, heat, and defrost
Mustang II front suspension with Fatman coilovers
GM power rack and pinion steering
Front GM disc brakes
9-inch rear with 3.55 gears and Detroit Locker
31-spline Dutchman axles
Fatman four-bar rear suspension with panhard bar and Carrera coilovers
Ford Explorer rear disc brakes
Custom polished stainless fuel tank
Painless wiring harness
Custom lifting bed floor with finished wood and stainless strips
Power windows
Flaming River tilt steering column
Haneline gauges
Shaved drip rails, filled seams, smoothed firewall and dash
Binder of build specs and timeline shown in photos
Exterior
The body on this F100 has been heavily refined for a cleaner, more custom look. The documentation shown in the photos notes shaved drip rails, a filled cowl vent, flattened and smoothed firewall, filled body seams, smoothed dash, filled fuel filler hole, removed/fill stake pockets, and removal of mirror mount holes and badging. The result is a much sleeker truck that lets the unibody lines do all the talking. The Nissan Imperial Orange finish has excellent depth and really comes alive under the lights. The tailgate wears a custom painted FORD graphic, and the overall look is simple, clean, and high-end without trying too hard.
Wheels & Stance
This truck sits exactly the way a serious custom F100 should. The modern 5-spoke wheels fill the openings well and give the truck a contemporary performance look without overpowering the classic body. The low ride height, wide rear rubber, and tucked stance make it look planted from every angle. Underneath, the suspension hardware backs up the appearance with real engineering rather than just looks.
Interior
The cabin is beautifully finished in a custom tan and body-color theme that feels upscale and fully thought out. The truck features a custom bench-style seat with a fold-down center console and cupholders, sculpted door panels, matching carpet, and a body-color dash. The gauge cluster is updated with Haneline gauges, and the truck uses a Flaming River polished stainless tilt steering column along with a custom steering wheel. The build sheet in the photos also notes RodDoors leather and upholstery panels, Custom Upholstery of Houston seat work, Lokar pedals, Pioneer stereo, power windows, and Vintage Air A/C-heat-defrost. It is a custom interior, but it still fits the personality of the truck.
Engine & Drivetrain
Power comes from a rebuilt 1970 Ford 351 Cleveland, and the spec sheets shown in the binder indicate a very serious parts list. Highlights include:
bored .040 over
new Milodon main caps
Manley pistons
Childs & Alberts rings
Lunati connecting rods
Comp Cams cam, pushrods, roller rockers, roller lifters, and springs
Edelbrock Performer RPM 351-C aluminum heads, ported to the intake
Moroso oil pump
Weiand polished high-volume water pump
Streetdamper fluid harmonic damper
Sanderson ceramic-coated headers
custom polished stainless exhaust
MSD distributor and 6AL ignition
Mitsubishi high-torque starter
Feeding that Cleveland is a standout induction setup with a Weiand Hi-Ram / tunnel ram dual-quad intake and FiTech Go EFI 2x4 self-tuning fuel injection system, combining old-school visual drama with improved drivability. Backing it is a 1970 Ford C6 automatic with a B&M shift kit, along with a TCI Streetfighter torque converter rated at 3,200 RPM stall. It is exactly the kind of drivetrain you want in a truck built to look this serious.
Suspension & Brakes
The suspension and brake package is one of the strongest parts of this build. Up front, the binder notes a Mustang II setup with Fatman coilovers, GM power rack and pinion steering, and front GM disc brakes. Out back, it uses a 9-inch rear with 3.55 gears and Detroit Locker, 31-spline Dutchman axles, Fatman four-bar parallel link with panhard bar, Carrera coilovers, and Ford Explorer rear disc brakes. There is also documentation of custom stainless brake lines, a Master Power Brakes booster, and a Corvette-style dual master cylinder with proportioning valve. This is the type of undercarriage that turns a vintage truck into something that can actually be enjoyed on the road.
Fuel, Cooling & Wiring
The build details shown also call out a custom polished stainless Rock Valley fuel tank mounted between the rails, FiTech electric fuel pump, stainless fuel lines, a custom aluminum radiator with shroud and electric fan by Be Cool, and a Painless motor, dash, and body wiring harness with fuse block. These are smart, high-quality upgrades that make a big difference in the overall usability and reliability of a custom build.
The Bed & Undercarriage
The bed is a standout feature on its own, with a beautifully finished custom wood floor accented by polished strips and a lift-up section revealing the fuel tank and chassis hardware underneath. The undercarriage photos show a truck that was built with presentation in mind, not just top-side cosmetics. The rear suspension layout, exhaust routing, and overall finish underneath reinforce that this was a serious long-term project.
The Drive
This F100 looks like a showpiece, but the hardware says it was built to be driven. With a healthy Cleveland, C6 automatic, performance converter, modern EFI, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel discs, and an extensively upgraded suspension, this truck should offer a far different experience than a stock unibody Ford. It has the visual impact to command attention anywhere it goes, but also the right ingredients to make it genuinely enjoyable behind the wheel.
- Fuel
- Body Typespickup_truck
- Exterior ColourNissan Imperial Orange
- Number of doors2
- Interior ColourIvory
- VIN Code10JK411290
