Roger Stucky bought his first pickup, this '46 Ford, shortly after he got out of the Marine Corps, 38 years ago. It was a long time coming, but he finally has the truck of his dreams.
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Roger Stucky says he and his wife, Ruthanne, just wanted a "fun truck," not necessarily a show winner. In less than a year, however, the '46 has already collected a best paint, best engine compartment and a car club's choice at area car shows.
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RPM Motorsports fabricated a rear roll pan, which is ported to allow the inboard dual 3-inch exhausts to breathe freely. Teardrop '39 Ford-style LED taillights mirror the streamlined shape of the rear fenders.
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The factory waterfall-style grille is trimmed out in silver to match the rest of the low-key trim on the truck. The front bumper gave way to a set of stylish S-curved nerf bars.
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Another understated touch is the original running boards, which were coated in Rhino Lining for practical purposes.
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In keeping with the original character of the truck, Roger Stucky and the build crew at RPM Motorsports opted to keep the door panels all-metal.
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The original rectangular gauge bezel has been replaced by three round Classic Instruments units that provide everything from speed to engine revs and all other vital engine information. Note how the main gauge cluster is artfully blended into the lower lip of the dash.
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Directional input is supplied by a Grant cherrywood 4-spoke steering wheel on a tilt column that also provides cruise control. The garnet red/silver theme carries over to the subtly modified dashboard.
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A set of Mustang bucket seats, covered in understated gray cloth with red inserts and piping, was stitched up by D&M Upholstery to blend smoothly with the gray carpeting and headliner.
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Considerably wider American Racing Torq-Thrusts mounting wide Mickey Thompson tires tuck neatly inside the rear fenders.
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American Racing Torq-Thrust 5-spoke wheels and Mickey Thompson flame-patterned radial tires make up the front rolling stock, which also features disc brakes on a Heidt's custom front end.
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The cab shape was left unaltered, with the cab trim and bed rails highlighted in silver. Turned aluminum plugs finish the end of the bed rails.
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Stucky also chose Rhino Lining for the cargo floor and wheel tubs, keeping the looks understated and low-maintenance at the same time. Stake pockets in the bed rails were filled and smoothed.
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A peak underneath reveals the massive Mickey Thompson 29 x 15-inch rubber, which necessitated a set of custom wheel tubs inside the cargo bed.
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Power is supplied by a fully detailed 383-cubic-inch Chevy stroker motor mated to a Pro Built 700 R4 automatic overdrive. Edelbrock aluminum heads, an Endura Shine intake and a Demon carburetor combine to produce 482 horsepower.
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One of the niftiest details on the '46 half-ton is this custom-made bed-mounted gas tank. It is so smoothly incorporated into the cargo area that it almost disappears.
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There's not a ripple to be found in the super-smooth garnet red paint accented by platinum silver tracing the beltline and bed rails of the truck. Paint work was handled by Mark and Steve Derringer of American Classics Restorations.
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The '46 displays a low, sleek profile, thanks to fully boxed frame and a Mustang II-style front suspension.
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