F100 Builders Guide Magazine

THE UNIVERSE WORKS IN VERY mysterious ways. I sure didn’t see myself becoming the editor for F-100 Builder’s Guide when I sent our former editor Mike Alexander a Facebook DM a few years back. Ever since that first message when I got involved with FBG and Street Trucks, life has changed forever. When originally taking on this role, I was not 100% sure of what it really takes to put together a single issue of a magazine. Working with countless builders, owners, photographers, and writers takes a lot of scheduling. Keeping an eye on all the different things that are cooking takes a lot of attention. And then putting this magazine takes an entirely different process. I’m writing this on the day that we send the magazine off to print. I personally…

Ford built its trucks to meet a certain standard back in the F-100 days. Now that we have all raised the bar on what we accept to be safe, reliable, and powerful, these old pickup trucks are simply useless as-is. We know that one of the biggest issues with modifying and restoring the classic Ford F-100 line of trucks is the knowledge base of parts that can be installed by pretty much anyone with basic mechanic knowhow. So, we decided to help that cause by publishing some of the most reliable, installable, and affordable parts in the industry, specifically for F-100 trucks. So, sit back and dig into the extensive list we put together. See anything you like? Have you used any of these parts in the past? Do you have…

WHEN THE SIGNIFICANT other says safety issues need to be addressed, they get addressed. Although Steve Bohte was fine driving around his 1955 F-100 as a cruiser, she was not. The brakes needed work, and it was time to get them fixed. Being an Axalta paint representative, Steve knows a lot of custom shops, and one he knew well was Rock-It Hot Rods in Amite, Louisiana. Owner Michael Dupuy and Steve discussed putting Wilwood brakes on his F-100 to solve the stopping issues. “To achieve the look Steve wanted, every square inch of the body was touched in some way.” Plan in Motion They agreed to a plan, and the crew completely disassembled truck. They scrapped the old frame and installed a new Scott’s Hot Rods Superslam chassis with Accuair CVT airbag system and…

OWNER STEVE BOHTE Truck: 1955 F100 Name: Da Brake Job Location: Kenner, Louisiana ENGINE • 2017 Ford Coyote V-8 Ford Performance Crate Motor • Patriot Headers • Borla Atak Mufflers. • Transmission: Ford Crate 6R80 Automatic CHASSIS/ SUSPENSION • Scott’s Hot Rods Superslam Chassis • AccuAir CVT airbag system • Wilwood Brakes • RideTech Airbag • Custom core support, body, and cab mounts WHEELS/TIRES • American Racing UN 407 wheels • 20x9 front, 20×14 rear • Micky Thompson tires EXTERIOR • Wheel wells were narrowed and lowered • Shaved the drip rails • Kindigit door handles • Roll pan • Grille was recessed and modified to accept a lighted blue Ford oval • Mahogany wood bed floor • Custom electronic hatch • Stretched and extended running boards • Front and rear fenders were modified to accommodate the massive wheels • Axalta Cromax Paint “Amore’ Honey Effect” INTERIOR • Buick Lacrosse bucket seats in destressed leather and ultra-suede with Krist Kustoms seat medallions. •…

WHEN YOU WORK IN THE automotive industry, it can take a lot to be impressed. After all, you’re surrounded by vehicles day in and day out, so you see A LOT of them up close and personal. Hunter Clark of Sturgis, Michigan, knows this feeling all too well. As the owner of HC Auto Works, an automotive detailing service, Hunter makes vehicles of all types look their best every day. So when he decided to build a truck for himself, he knew that it had to be unique, and it had to be perfect. To that end, that also meant that the truck would have to be a bucket list ride for him since he’d be going all the way with the build, no expense being spared. It didn’t take long…

OWNER HUNTER CLARK Sturgis, MI 1979 Ford F-250 CHASSIS & SUSPENSION • Front 3-link• Rear triangulated 4-link• Front and rear air suspension• Fox reservoir shocks• 2005 F-250 Dana 60 front axle• 2005 F-250 10.25” rear axle• 3.55 axle ratios front and rear• Drilled and slotted brake rotors• Fuel cell WHEELS & TIRES • 24x14 Fuel FF75 forged wheels• 375/40R24 Nitto Trail Grappler tires ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN • Work by Legendary Diesel Performance• Built 5.9L 12-Valve Cummins• 5x0.016 injectors• 4k governor spring• Mack rack plug• 60-lb. HD valve springs• Killer Dowel Pin kit• Competition delivery valves• Diesel Power Source compound turbo system, 62mm and 75mm• Built 47RH transmission• Full billet internals• Manual valve body• Suncoast torque converter• PPE trans pan• 205 divorced transfer case BODY & PAINT • Work by Austin Runge• Debadged body• Shaved fuel door• Welded rear roll pan•…