Mean Machine
SA Hot Rods|Edition 81

1956 FORD F-100 “THE GREEN MACHINE"

Mean Machine

Just when we thought we had seen all that could be done to a ‘56 Ford F-100, Steve Hale, owner of Steve’s Restorations & Hot Rods, in Marcy, New York, created an eco-friendly masterpiece. This 23-year-old young gun got the idea from his girlfriend, Kristie Fondario. Steve created a ‘56 Ford F-100 that will leave a lesser carbon footprint on the planet and give future truck builders something to think about. Steve and his crew named this unique ‘56 “Natural Disaster”. Taking Kristie’s advice, Steve created his ‘56 into a futuristic mean green machine.

To start the build, Steve used the original framerails that were partially boxed using 3/16-inch-thick steel plate. To satisfy the front suspension, a pair of CPP 2-inch drop spindles were bolted onto the factory beam front axle. Removing the leaf springs, except for the main springs, made it a mono leaf front suspension. A pair of Airbagit double-convoluted air springs were teamed with a pair of Doetsch Tech nitrogen gas-filled shocks to complete the front suspension. To allow adequate rear suspension travel of the Ford 9-inch rearend housing, Steve C-notched the rear framerails and then added a four-link with Panhard bar design that also utilizes a pair of Airbagit double-convoluted air springs.

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