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1996 Ford F-250 - Black And Blue

A Ford That Packs A Punch

By Jordan May, Photography by Jordan May
1996 Ford F250 Left View

Specs
Vehicle: '96 Ford F-250
Owner: Luke Gibson
Chassis: Custom 4130 chassis with partial OE stock retained and strengthened
Engine: Ford Big Block 521ci V8, Ford Motorsport Super Cobra Jet heads, Eagle crank, Holley 850 carb, NGK plugs
Drivetrain: Borg Warner 4407 t-case, Culhane E40D tranny, Dana 50 front, Chrissman 10 1/4 rear, 4.30 gears, Spool
Suspension: Ford TTB custom made, KING shocks, Spirit four-link rear
Steering: Howe Performance hydraulic assist, Spirit crossover setup
Brakes: CNC six-piston calipers, 14-inch rotors
Tires/wheels: BFG Baja T/A KR, Robby Gordon bead lock
Interior: Spirit Dash, Lowrance GPS, Kenwood radio, Mastercraft seats, Auto Meter, Art Carr, MOMO, PCI Race Radios intercom
Other Parts: ACRO HID lights, Hella Rallye 4000 HID lights,
Favorite Off-Road Area: Plaster City, Ocotillo Wells, Nevada, Colorado, Montana

  • The above cabin light bar is kept low when not in use. Incredible aluminum work is surrounding Fluidyne coolers with an 83-gallon Aero Tech fuel cell below running a Weldon pump.
    The above cabin light bar is kept low when not in use. Incredible aluminum work is surroun
  • The 37-inch BFG Baja T/A KR tires and Robby Gordon 17-inch beadlock wheels both can take a serious beating off-road and keep on rolling. Trailer Products fiberglass fenders left ample room for that big tire to swing all 30 inches. Benny's Autobody out of San Diego, California, is responsible for the Jet Blue paint job.
    The 37-inch BFG Baja T/A KR tires and Robby Gordon 17-inch beadlock wheels both can take a
  • This is sadly as close as many of us will ever get to driving a truck like this. Many of the usual suspects are found inside including a Lowrance GPS, Kenwood Race Radio, PCI intercom, MOMO steering wheel, Auto Meter gauges and an Art Carr gate shifter. A Vintage Air system was also installed keeping the cabin cool. Armando's Upholstery located in El Cajon, California, wrapped the entire cabin in leather and tweed.
    This is sadly as close as many of us will ever get to driving a truck like this. Many of t
  • If only our project trucks looked this good under the hood. Stuffed under the cage is a big 521ci Ford Big Block V-8 engine pushing out over 600 horsepower. Helping achieve all those ponies are Ford Motorsport Super Cobra Jet aluminum heads, Eagle crank, Crane hydraulic roller cams, Holley 850 carb, NGK plugs, Eagle rods and SRP pistons. The oil system is a Barnes external wet sump and cooling comes from a Ford Motorsport water pump. A Wrangler NW alternator turns 200 amps using an MSD 6AL ignition and an Optima Yellow Top battery. Spirit made sure the intake was painted to match the exterior of the truck as well. This may not be a show truck but we know it'd bring home a few trophies.
    If only our project trucks looked this good under the hood. Stuffed under the cage is a bi
  • Mastercraft race seats up front match the bench seat in the rear with five total sets of belts. We're guessing three guys shoulder-to-shoulder in the back through a rough section of dirt gets quite "comfy".
    Mastercraft race seats up front match the bench seat in the rear with five total sets of b
By Jordan May
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jackwilson165
How can i get the contact for the builder of this truck. I have a 1990 ford f250 4x4 and want to change out the leaf springs to coil over
egonzo11
Where can you find the fenders for this model of f250-350?
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