Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, David Leffel got his first taste of motorsports competing in tractor pulling before transitioning over to modified truck pulling. After moving to Tennessee, he found drifting and began competing with a LS-swapped Nissan 240Z. The Nissan’s were competitive, but David wanted to take a road less travelled and build a drift truck.
David found a 1964 Ford F-100 cab, frame, and some fenders that a guy had for sale down in Georgia. He built the truck in to a competitive drift truck that went through a few transitions before ending up with a Dart 363ci small block that makes just over 1,000 horsepower thanks to a pair of Garrett 3076 Gen II turbos and a Holley HP EFI setup. Check out how the intercooler is plumb through the headlight openings. The radiator is mounted in the open bed to help keep the truck cool while shredding tires around the drift course.
The rear axle and suspension is an IRS setup from a 2015 Ford Mustang. Power is sent to the rear by a G-Force transmission four-speed dog box.
The front suspension is mostly custom and uses Wilwood 2.5-inch drop knuckles, a custom fabricated single upper A-arm, and single lower control arms that widened the track width by 6-inches.
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About The Author
Growing up, my father always believed that every family needed a truck—there’s just something about having a vehicle capable of hauling anything at a moment’s notice. That philosophy stuck with me, and it’s been the foundation of my lifelong passion for Ford trucks.
While I’m best known for my work with Ford Rangers, I’ve owned a wide variety of Ford trucks over the years—including F-150s, F-250s, F-350s, and even larger rigs like the Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, and a 1982 Ford Econoline Sportsmobile camper van. I’ve used these vehicles for everything from family transportation to towing car trailers and campers, and each one has fueled my love for Ford’s versatility and durability.
I especially enjoy the styling of 1970s and 1980s Ford trucks—the bold designs, rugged presence, and classic charm are timeless. Sharing my passion for Ford trucks, vans, and SUVs with other enthusiasts online brings me a great deal of joy, and it’s why I created Blue Oval Trucks.
This website is dedicated to helping Ford truck enthusiasts explore, learn about, and celebrate these incredible vehicles. While I share my expertise and experiences here, Blue Oval Trucks is an independent enthusiast site and is not affiliated with Ford Motor Company.
