1963 Ford F100

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