Customized 1953 Ford F100 Pickup With a Chevy 350 V8

This 1953 Ford F100 Pickup, representing the first year of Ford’s mid-Fifties truck restyling, has been customized with a Chevy powertrain transplant, a redone interior, and what may be an older repaint. The truck is now powered by a well-accessorized Chevrolet small-block V8 paired with an automatic transmission. The cab interior features a later-model bench seat from 1966, in cloth and vinyl. The seller notes that the steering column has been replaced with a chromed unit. The F100 is also fitted with power steering. The seller notes that the replacement engine and transmission are in very good shape, adding that the F100 “sounds awesome.”

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Illinois title in his name. This 1953 Ford F100 Pickup has been considerably upgraded with a powertrain transplant, customized interior, and what is described as an older repaint with some small chips.