F Series Buyers Guide Staff May 08, 2024 F Series Builders Guide
There’s just something about a printed parts catalog that brings on the nostalgia. Well, did you know National Parts Depot offers a free full-color printed catalog for 1948-1979 Ford F-Series trucks? It’s more than 300 pages packed with thousands of restoration parts and accessories. Order yours today!
National Parts Depot
800-874-7595
npdlink.com
Auto Metal Direct now offers OE replacement cowl side air vent panels for ’73-’79 F-100, F-150, F-250, and F-350 Dentside pickup trucks. They come complete with the fender bracket. Stamped from high-quality OE-gauge steel and all-new tooling, the panels feature the correct shape, size, bends, holes, curves, and brackets, like original. They’re also EDP-coated to protect against rust and corrosion prior to installation.
Auto Metal Direct
877-575-3586
www.autometaldirect.com
Performance Online recently released its ’48-’56 Ford F-1 and F-100 truck front disc brake conversion kit. It’s designed for the enthusiast who wants the added safety with a classic retro look. These disc brake kits are available in 5×4.5-, 5×4.75-, and the original 5×5.5-inch wheel bolt patterns and mount to the original straight axle spindle. Available upgrades include: drilled and slotted rotors, free zinc plating, stainless braided hoses, and red or black powdercoated calipers.
Performance Online
800-638-1703
www.performanceonline.com
Auto Metal Direct introduces the all-new Direct Steel Hood – OE Style, tailored exclusively for the iconic 1967-1972 Ford F-100, F-250, and F-350 pickup trucks. This isn’t just another hood; it’s designed to be an homage to an era, an ode to the legendary Bumpside trucks that have roared through the pages of automotive history. Every curve, bend, and contour has been meticulously crafted to reflect the original equipment manufacturer style. The use of top-notch steel ensures durability while preserving the authenticity of your truck.
Auto Metal Direct
877-575-3586
www.autometaldirect.com
This American-made 1953-1964 Ford F-100 Custom IFS is engineered for easy installation, enhanced drivability, and a broader range of alignment adjustments. This frontend is based on Total Cost Involved’s custom-designed spindle with bolt-on steering arms and proprietary geometry to maximize comfort and performance. The offset stainless eccentric adjuster provides easy camber and caster adjustments. It’s available with dropped or stock height spindles to provide a ride height that matches your specific desires.
Total Cost Involved Engineering, Inc.
866-925-1097
www.totalcostinvolved.com
Need some OE-style cab mounts for your ’65-’79 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, or F-350 pickup truck? Check out these all-new replacements from Auto Metal Direct. The two-piece cab mounts are made just like the original—and is correct when applicable for the parking brake cable indentation. After extensive testing with restoration shops, the company says all the body techs agreed that these are far superior to anything else available.
Auto Metal Direct
877-575-3586
www.autometaldirect.com
The Compact Tandem Integral Reservoir master cylinder from Wilwood provides a stylish, high-performance solution for pressure actuation and fluid control on both manual and power-boosted applications, especially when space is limited. The lightweight, high-pressure, die-cast aluminum body measures 6.55 inches overall length from the mounting flange with an overall height of 3.03 inches from the piston bore centerline to the top. Units are available in two finish options and four bore sizes (7/8-, 15/16-, 1-, and 1 1/8-inch), with a full 1.12-inch stroke capacity to match the volume output of the larger body master cylinders. Each master cylinder is sold separately or in a kit that includes an adjustable proportioning valve block assembly.
Wilwood Engineering
805-388-1188
www.wilwood.com