There are a few things in life that age well; at Range Industries we would argue that classic vehicles are definitely among them. We know how special these cars and trucks are. For some of us, those vehicles can be an inherited heirloom, a childhood dream build, or in the case of our Ford F100, a true barn/field find! Every bump and bruise tells a story, and we think trucks like these are worth preserving and bringing back on the road.
With that, there are some obsolete components on most of these classic vehicles that bring true pitfalls to modern car owners. For instance; you may want to stop (brake) in a reasonable time without the use of a football field distance. Furthermore, you most likely would like to ride in comfort and handle turns safely (suspension). Realistically that ole engine probably isn't gonna get you to interstate speeds any faster than the modern Prius (unfortunately). Fortunately, the team here at Range Industries makes some fantastic upgrades for your restomod and our F100 is a prime example of that featuring a huge collection of our USA-made products!
Let's take a look at some of the fantastic restomod upgrades, installed on the F100, offered by Range Industries:
1961-1978 34” F100 Bolt In S550 Mustang Suspension Mounting Kit:
This kit is designed to allow the S-550 suspension to bolt to a F-100 (34" wide rear frame) using the factory subframe mounts on the 2015-2023 Mustang S-550 rear suspension. It also integrates mounts for a 12” coil-over. This setup allows for an unmodified bed and much lower than stock ride height, as well as modern brakes, suspension, and a limited slip differential. The kit uses the leaf spring bracket holes to locate the assembly (be careful not to mangle the holes when you are removing the factory rivets!) and bolts to the frame rails. A small notch in the bottom flange of the frame rail is the only cutting you need to do (to clear the upper arm). You will need to drill some holes for installation, but the brackets act as templates to keep the install simple and straightforward.
1961 - 1978 F-100 Crown Victoria Front Suspension Kit
The Ford Crown Victoria conversion kit is a game changer for any F100 owner looking for not only a lower stance, but increased comfort and handling. The Crown Victoria suspension system utilizes modern A-arm geometry and components to provide road manners and ride quality that was previously unthinkable by Ford engineers in the 60s. This kit combined with modern power steering systems is a second-to-none upgrade for any F100 restomod enthusiast.
Mustang Electric Steering Rack Kit
Combine the crown Victoria front suspension with a 2015+ mustang steering rack and you are really in the 21st century. This Range kit allows you to mount a mustang electric rack to the Crown Victoria crossmember. Ditch the power steering pump and never have another leak. As a bonus it is a quicker ratio than the hydraulic rack as well. only 3 wires are required to make it work!
2003-2011 Crown Victoria Big Brake Kit.
Staying true to providing modern performance; We at range take measures to ensure your restomod stops just as great as it handles! The Crown Victoria Big Brake Kit ensures your ride will stay planted in those high performance driving and emergency situations! These brackets shift your stock CV calipers outward to allow use of a 14” Mustang rotor. This will give approximately a 20% increase in braking power.
Crown Victoria Front Clip to LS Engine Mounts
Arguably the most popular engine swap in motorsport and restomod applications would be the LS series Chevrolet engines. Range Industries recognizes their amazing performance, reliability, simplicity and affordability in specialist swaps; thus the creation of the Crown Victoria Front Clip to LS Engine Mounts product! Our kit includes CNC laser cut and bent brackets, OEM type Corvette isolators and class 10.9 high strength hardware. Buy this kit as a complete welded and powder coated assembly or as a builder kit and weld it yourself!
1961-1966 F-100 and F-250 Dash Insert
Beyond the performance-driving components lies aesthetics. We at Range Industries offer our 1961-1966 F-100 and F-250 Dash Insert to accept modern gauges to monitor your modern or classic engine and components. This laser-cut steel overlay lets you install 6 standard gauges in your 1961-1966 F-100 or F-250 truck. This DIY dash insert gives you a clean look at an affordable price. The center holes are 3-3/8”, and the outer ones are 2-1/16”. The ¼” holes are for turn signal indicators, high beam, and check engine.
1961-1966 F-100 and F-250 Fuel Fill Delete
If you are wise to modern safety specifications you probably got rid of the fuel tank behind the seat. Most will opt for a fuel cell or alternate methods. Regardless you can seal off the old fuel filler hole in your cab with our bolt-in patch. Made from 16g steel and contoured to fit the shape. Sand and paint it, or just let it rust to match your patina truck. The fuel fill delete comes with weather-stripping to make it watertight (not that we see much weather here in San Diego).
Whether you are looking for some awesome aesthetic upgrades, repair, or replacement of old parts, or are aiming to take your resto-mod Ford to the next level of performance, Range Industries offers USA-made components for you!