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Author Archives: Jim Oaks

2017 Ford F-150 Beats Hellcat Charger
23 Oct 2017

2017 Ford F-150 Beats Hellcat Charger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 2015-2020 Ford Trucks | 0

By now, you’ve probably heard the rumor about the 3.5L Ecoboost powered 2017 Ford F-150 that beat the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Although the truck was not in a ‘stock’ engine configuration, it did not require any extensive modifications. The 2017 Ford … Continued

2017 Ford F-150 Beats Hellcat Charger
Dealer Builds 2017 Ford F-150 Lightning
16 Sep 2017

Dealer Builds 2017 Ford F-150 Lightning

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 2015-2020 Ford Trucks, Ford Lightning | 0

The Ford F-150 Lightning was a high-performance on-road pickup truck that existed solely to do donuts and sing songs of eight cylinders. And it was wonderful, and we miss it. But even as everyday Ford trucks get faster, there’s no … Continued

Dealer Builds 2017 Ford F-150 Lightning
2018 Shelby Baja Raptor
14 Sep 2017

2018 Shelby Baja Raptor

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 2015-2020 Ford Trucks, Ford Raptor | 0

Today Shelby American just released details on its new Baja Raptor, the follow-up to the over-the-top first-gen model. As you can expect with anything that wears the Shelby badge, the truck packs a big boost in power and performance. Shelby … Continued

2018 Shelby Baja Raptor
The 2016 Ford F-250 Overlander
3 Sep 2017

The 2016 Ford F-250 Overlander

by Jim Oaks | posted in: Ford Super Duty, Overlanding - Travel | 0

Matthew Scott (@mattexplore) is the owner and builder of this 2016 Ford F-250 King Ranch 4×4. After owning several smaller overland vehicles, Matt realized that most of his adventures were on dirt roads, and not technical off-road trails. Because of … Continued

2016 Ford F-250 Overlander
The Ford Pygmy & GPW
16 Aug 2017

The Ford Pygmy & GPW

by Jim Oaks | posted in: Concepts, Ford - Military | 0

(Ford Pygmy Prototype) As World War II was breaking out in Europe, the United States Army was rushing to come up with a light reconnaissance vehicle, small weapons carrier, and personnel transport that would replace automobiles and motorcycles with sidecars. The … Continued

The Ford Pygmy & GPW
Aaron Kaufman – New Shop – Website – Fun Hundred Run
30 Jun 2017

Aaron Kaufman – New Shop – Website – Fun Hundred Run

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1961-1966 Ford Trucks, Shows | 0

We reported to you back in April (click HERE) that Aaron Kaufman was leaving Gas Monkey Garage (Fast & Loud), and starting his own business specializing in Ford F-100’s. Well, true to his word, he’s getting things together and now … Continued

Aaron Kaufman - New Shop - Website - Fun Hundred Run
Fabtech 2017 F-250 Super Duty
30 Jun 2017

Fabtech 2017 F-250 Super Duty

by Jim Oaks | posted in: Ford Super Duty | 0

Ford truck enthusiasts having been waiting for the blue oval to release it’s latest version of its Super Duty. The new design offers a lightweight aluminum body that sheds hundreds of pounds, along with a stronger frame. The driveline was … Continued

Fabtech 2017 F-250 Super Duty
Old Smokey 1949 Ford F1
27 May 2017

Old Smokey 1949 Ford F1

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1948-1952 Ford Trucks | 0

Why’s this rusted Ford F1 built by Chuckles Garage out of Santa Rosa, California, so great? Maybe it’s due to its 1,200-horsepower and 2,000 lb-ft of torque powerplant consisting of 5.9 L Cummins inline-six diesel engine, Nitrous Express NXD diesel … Continued

Old Smokey 1949 Ford F1
Ford MegaRaptor
26 May 2017

Ford MegaRaptor

by Jim Oaks | posted in: Ford Raptor, Ford Super Duty | 0

The MegaRaptor on 46-inch military’s When Ford introduced the F-150 Raptor, the off-road crowd fell in love. It was a vehicle that you could take straight from the dealership to the trail. But for some, bigger is better. Who wouldn’t … Continued

Ford MegaRaptor
1974 Ford Bronco Sleeper
30 Apr 2017

1974 Ford Bronco Sleeper

by Jim Oaks | posted in: Ford Bronco | 0

This 1974 Bronco looks like a nice clean original survivor. Originally, it could’ve had a 120 hp 200 cid straight-6, or a 205 hp 302 cid V8. But looks can be deceiving, and looking at this Bronco, you probably wouldn’t … Continued

435 Horsepower Sleeper?
A 1990’s Class 8 Legend Brought Back To Life
28 Apr 2017

A 1990’s Class 8 Legend Brought Back To Life

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1992-1996 Ford Trucks, Motorsports | 0

This Ford F-150 Class 8 race truck was originally raced by Frank “Scoop” Vessels and Robby Gordon in the 1990’s. Mike Coleman is a desert racer, SCORE fan, and the current owner of this truck. When Coleman was younger, he … Continued

Class 8 Legend Brought Back To Life
Fordguy77’s F-150 4×4 Beast
26 Apr 2017

Fordguy77’s F-150 4×4 Beast

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1973-1979 Ford Trucks | 0

I kept spotting photos of this truck online that always seemed to take me to a Pinterest post with no information. Intrigued, I set out to find more photos and information on it. I eventually came up with a name, … Continued

Fordguy77's F-150 4x4 Beast

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