1957 Ford F-100 - One of a Kind - Mustangs and Fords Magazine
When we relive those pleasant moments of cruising in the family vehicle as a kid, it often leads to the next project vehicle in the garage. Gary became an enthusiast at an early age and now earns a living with his hobby, owning several tow truck and car-related businesses. This beautiful custom '57 F-100 wasn't scheduled to be part of Gary's collection when it first showed up on his storage lot. The old truck brought back memories of the '57 "big back window" Ford that his father bought new. As it turned out, Dad needed a bigger vehicle for his business so, staying flexible, Gary decided to create a one-of-a-kind addition to his own collection. Over the years, he has owned a multitude of special vehicles and usually does his own work. This time the plan was different with Gary opting to become the designer instead of the builder. The talented team at Steve's Auto Restorations in Portland, Oregon took on the challenge of turning the truck into Gary's "F-157" dream ride. Like many enthusiasts, Gary had accumulated a mental list of changes he would make if the truck like this ever became available. No average custom, this F-100 has more than a hundred body surgeries that began with a proposed 2-inch top chop from above the windshield and a 1-inch trim along the bottom edge of the body. Source: www.mustangandfords.com
