1969 F-100 Ranger XLTBourbon, Missouri

Motortopia Staff . 9th November, 2021

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Vehicle Details

Owner/ Builder

LONNY CHILDRESS

Vehicles Highlights

Manufacturing year: 1969

Engine:

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Crown Vic front suspension swap using Gateway Performance swap kit

Gateway Performance suspension 3link rear with torque arm

Upgraded double adjustable JRI Shocks all four corners

Complete line of custom F100 suspension parts developed by Gateway using this base truck as the platform

WHEELS & BRAKES

Oneoff Mike Curtis wheels in 20x9 and 20x11 staggered sizing

Michelin Pilot Sport 255/40/20s and 305/35/20s out back

Baer 6piston 14inch twopiece rotors front and rear

DRIVETRAIN

Aluminator 52XS 5.2L

Manley Hbeam connecting rods

Mahle forged pistons and forged steel crank

CNC ported heads

ARP bolts

TremecT56 6speed

9inch rear housing and axles provided by John’s Industries

Transmission:

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Specification

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

BODY & PAINT

United Pacific exterior and interior LED lighting

Factory trim was put back on the truck to detail the body just like the factory intended

Smooth rear rollpan with a hidden hitch

Gateway Mustang’s own Jimmy Collins handled the paint and body coating the entire truck in a Hot Hues Firecracker Red by Axalta

INTERIOR & ACCESSORIES

Added just a little bit of race inspiration

Custom adapted aftermarket race wheel

Lokar long stem shifter handle

Recaro race seats wrapped in leather

The rest of the interior covered in black leather by Tim Barrett from Autotailors

Custom headliner, door panels, and kick panels

Custom Autosound head unit and Kicker CXA 6001 amplifier

Kicker component speakers and a Kicker Comp R 10inch sub

Classic Instruments restored and updated gauges

Vintage Air system