Getting heavy-duty equipment to your jobsite just got easier. Especially when your equipment weighs in the neighborhood of 12,000 pounds.
F-150 provides Best-In-Class Towing* with it’s 3.0L EcoBoost Ti-VCT V6 Engine**. Watch as Master Rigger, Sean Riley demonstrates Ford F-150 capability as it tows a giant excavator to the location of a fire-ravaged garage designated for demolition. Along the way, he also shows us how easy it is to line up hitch and trailer with the Dynamic Hitch Assist feature.
In the third episode of In Focus, indie rockers Alexis Krauss of Sleigh Bells and Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast discuss the transformative nature of performing, the awesome responsibility of instilling confidence in others and what kind of legacy they want to leave behind, all in the sporty Ford Focus. Produced by Pitchfork.
It was love at first sight when Terry Maxfield spotted a Caspian Blue Mustang at Loudon Motors in Minerva, Ohio, back in 1965. Their affair lasted through five decades, countless memorable moments and a cross-country move to Arizona.
Recently, worried that the Mustang would deteriorate in her exposed carport, Terry had a great idea: She would return the vintage car to the dealership where she purchased it. Greg Loudon, who was only 5 when Terry bought the car from his father, was now in charge. Stunned at its incredible condition, Loudon purchased the Mustang back—but insists he’s just storing it for Terry. She’s allowed to visit the beloved showroom centerpiece whenever she likes.
Ford is launching a new on-demand Dynamic Shuttle service for Dearborn, Mich.-based employees this month, providing a new mobility solution featuring smart-hailing technology with premium customized mini-buses.
• Ford is piloting its Dynamic Shuttle service as part of the Ford Smart Mobility plan, offering Dearborn, Mich.-based employees on-demand ride-sharing on campus
• Ford applied customer insights from emerging economies around the world, developing a software and customized Ford Transit with free Wi-Fi, USB charging and ample storage space
• Ford’s technology team created Dynamic Shuttle in-house, including the algorithm that makes the technical platform possible. Lessons from the Dearborn pilot could help Ford expand the service, including to delivery companies and emergency medical transportation
Best-in-Class Payload* feels even more effective when you know your cargo is well secured. See how Sean Riley lends a hand to a crew that specializes in window restoration of 19th century buildings.
The cargo is not only fragile and irreplaceable but it’s also heavy. Sean demonstrates how well the 2016 Ford F-150 handles the weight with unmatched payload capability and how well the cargo can be organized with the available class-exclusive BoxLink™ system.
Whether it’s on a movie set or out on the town, the 2016 Ford Focus makes a great companion. Who better to talk about its amazing extra features like great fuel economy and a spacious interior than a professional movie extra?
EPA-estimated rating of 26 city/38 highway/30 combined mpg 2.0L Ti-VCT I4 with PowerShift six-speed automatic with selectshift transmission. Actual mileage will vary.
Equipped with Class-Exclusive Pro Trailer Backup Assist,TM the Ford F-150 can help you put your trailer exactly where you want it.
In this demonstration, Master Rigger Sean Riley brings a Ford F-150 to a group of guys who specialize at felling trees in narrow spaces. The precision they gain from Pro Trailer Backup AssistTM allows them to back a heavily loaded trailer down a difficult path through a densely wooded area.
Customers of popular, new 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum can now select an elegant Ebony Black interior in addition to the already-available Medium Soft Ceramic.
Interior changes include Ebony Black seats, door panels, pillars and headliner.
With the simple turn of a knob, Pro Trailer Backup Assist on the Ford F-510 helps put your trailer exactly where you want it to go.
The brilliant engineers at Ford really pushed the envelope on this one. With a simple, intuitive turn of a knob on the dash, you can now back up up your trailer with pinpoint accuracy. No guessing games. No do-overs. Just perfection, every time.
The Saturday after Thanksgiving is the day America supports small businesses in our communities. Ford and Ford Transit are proud to support these entrepreneurs.
Troy Newcomb of Knapheide Truck Equipment California in Tracy CA shows off a custom ordered KUV Plumber Style Body with numerous interesting options to make it more useful and efficient.
Love the organization capabilities in a KUV, but require a truck chassis because you need more cab space or four-wheel drive? We've designed the KUVcc just for you. All the same great benefits of a KUV, yet compatible with a cab chassis. With more than enough secure compartments and cargo area storage, the KUVcc can handle all of your tools, equipment and parts while keeping them separated and organized. The KUVcc features solid galvanneal steel construction so you know you will get years of durable service out of this enclosed utility body. Productivity and efficiency is vital to your success so choose a Knapheide KUVcc to add a boost to your bottom line.
There are times when life requires you to go the extra mile. So we’ve gone to great lengths to bring out the best — with BEDSLIDE, the easiest way to load and unload your truck. Choose a 3/4 or full-extension all-weather deck. Create a custom cargo management track and rail system. Carry up to 2,000 lbs. of gear and supplies — that’s a ton of fun.
Utility Task Vehicles are great to have in the wild. And the available, stowable loading ramps
in the Ford F-150 enable you to load a UTV right into the bed.
Ace bowhunter Fred Eichler gets deep into the field with go-anywhere utility task vehicles.
With the help of the stowable loading ramps in the Ford F-150, Fred can easily load his UTV
right up into the bed. Another amazing tool in the world’s only high-strength, military-grade,
aluminum-alloy body pickup.
Ford Engineer Paul Seredinski takes us on a tour behind the magic curtain to unveil the magic of EcoBoost engine technology.
EcoBoost engines began in the lab at Ford, originally planned as part of the ‘new’ Ford Performance line-up. Once proven out the engine tech was implemented throughout our vehicle line-up. So, how would having an EcoBoost engine affect your milk runs? It’s all about power, on demand…
Those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to drive it. Here are 10 reasons why the forward-thinking Ford F-150 continues to leave all other trucks in the dust.
Best payload, most towing and highest gas mileage in its class? The Ford F-150’s got it. Watch for more.
Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR. Payload: with available 5.0LV8, 4x2. Towing: with available 2.7L EcoBoost® V6. Mileage: with available 2.7L EcoBoost® V6, 4x2. EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 19 city/26 hwy/22 combined mpg. Actual mileage will vary.
The Virtual Mustang app uses augmented reality technology to ‘project’ the new Ford Mustang in full 3D anywhere you want. Configure and customise your dream Mustang, then snap and share with all your friends.
See why the revolutionary 2016 Ford F-150 is making every other truck history.
Revolutionary materials and engineering combine with advanced technologies to help F-150 deliver the most towing, (1) best payload (2) and highest gas mileage in its class.(3) Plus, it boasts a 5-star safety rating from the NHTSA.(4)
High-strength, military grade, aluminum alloy sheet metal rides on the strongest F-150 frame ever. Together, they slash up to 700 pounds from the truck. Less weight in the truck allows more weight in the cargo box and on the trailer.
Other available innovations include:
• New Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ makes backing up a trailer as easy as turning a knob
• LED box lights brightly illuminate the bed
• A class-exclusive remote power tailgate release and side mirror-mounted spotlights to illuminate your worksite after the sun goes down
• Available 110-volt/400-watt plug-in outlet keeps tool batteries charged
• Available 8-inch productivity screen keeps you informed with crucial data
Tom Garcia of Marathon Truck Body shows off a 14' Dry Van Body mounted on an E350 Cutaway Chassis. Check out the Lift-Assist on the cargo ramp! Those things are heavy, but this feature sure makes it easy. Sometimes it is the simplest things that are meaningful, like that sliding door without rattles.
Since a Dry Van Body is just a box on wheels, there is so many modifications that can be made to make it more useful for individual company use, such as, side doors, walk-up side door openings, windows, translucent roof, E-Track, plywood lining, Gelcoat lining with added insulation for refrigeration to just keep things cool or to keep them frozen. Plus there is the ramp as shown, liftgates, railgates, swing-away doors rather than roll-up doors and the list goes on and on.
Paul Brown of Geweke Ford in Yuba City CA shows us what he calls, "the Big Boy" in commercial trucks. This is the Super Duty F-550 HD chassis with the payload upgrade to 19,500 lbs. GVWR, and GCWR tow maximum of 33,000 lbs. If you have heavy equipment and tow as well, this truck has the stuff. The body mounted on this chassis is a Scelzi 12' Combo Body. The Combo Body has a work platform on the rear that is the perfect height to work from in the field. A lot of contractors prefer the combo body for that very reason.
Paul Brown with Geweke Ford in Yuba City CA shows off a Service Body on a Ford Super Duty Chassis by Harbor Truck Bodies. This units has a 3-piece Cargo Bed Enclosure and Power Locking System, along with a Forklift Loadable Rack and Class IV Receiver. This is a great way to keep cargo out of sight and out of the weather too.
Getting a large payload into your truck can be hard, heavy work. Nothing’s going to change that. But it’s repetitive. So if you can make it easier to access the bed you can save your knees here, your arms there and at the end of the day you get more done.
You know what a truck pull is, right? Well our tow test is way better: our track extends 150 feet, climbs 13 feet in elevation, and has a maximum angle of approximately 16 degrees. Each competitor’s rig is tethered to 5-ton 6x6 weighing in at over 36,000 pounds. Each competitor is allowed one pull, no time limit. This event grabs competitor’s full attention, because it’s the first event and has the potential to quickly weed out weak components.
Through the years, the Frame Twister has evolved, and for 2015 about half way into the course, competitors arrive at the infamous Squeeze Rock section facing boulders, the dogleg, and the dreaded log section. In case you’re wondering, the Frame Twister at Top Truck Challenge really has twisted vehicle frames over the years. It has also wasted driveshafts, destroyed tires, and thrashed suspensions. Each competitor is allowed 10 minutes to complete the Frame Twister course. Hey, you didn’t expect it to be a run-of-the-mill first day did you?
Award-winning builders take the 2015 Ford Explorer Sport to new levels at SEMA this year.
Ranging from brutish off-roaders to the ultimate street cruisers, this tricked-out #FordSEMA SUV features both posh interiors and head-turning exterior mods to capture imaginations.
Ford continues its unrivaled support of the SEMA show this year with the largest OEM stand and over 50 vehicles on display. A step beyond display vehicles, Ford Out Front also offers attendees a unique experience of watching or riding in one of our performance car or trucks on a closed course.
Watch as we reveal the all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty in Dallas, Texas.
The 2017 Ford Super Duty is the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty yet. Completely redesigned from the ground up, it features an all-new frame with over 95 percent high-strength steel and an all-new high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body that helps save up to 350 pounds. That weight savings is reinvested everywhere it counts for improved capability and efficiency and Super Duty’s best-ever towing and payload ratings.
Master rigger, Sean Riley meets up with Brush Country contractors to show how the LED spotlights on the new 2015 Ford F-150 help get the job done – even when working late into night.
The first-in-class LED Side-Mirror Spotlights provide adjustable work lights to illuminate any task at hand from just about any angle.
The high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy Ford F-150 pulled a 5-star safety rating – the highest grade possible. Just one of the reasons every other truck is history.
When Mustang first debuted in 1964, it singlehandedly defined the Pony Car segment and has been setting the standard for design ever since.
It has influenced trends in every aspect of vehicle styling, including the steering wheel.
The all-new Ford Mustang carries on that leadership trend. From bare aluminum and resin, to Alcantara-wrapped with drive-mode and steering-effort control, Ford is reinventing the wheel.
Increased towing and payload capability allow the F-150 to help a group of builders carry all the tools and supplies they need to build a micro-house to their jobsite in one trip.
Watch Master Rigger Sean Riley and his new F-150 roll across America, from jobsite to jobsite, helping real people get real jobs done demonstrating how WE OWN WORK.
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Efficient power is the key to making a name for yourself in the great, big outdoors, whether you’re bowhunting or behind the wheel of the 2015 Ford F-150.
Renowned bow hunter Fred Eichler talks power and efficiency – and how you can have both. Out in the field, with modern compound bows and on the road, with the available EcoBoost-powered, high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body Ford F-150.
We surprised some of the hardest working guys in Michigan with the massaging seats now available on the Ford F-150. The new F-150 is more than the toughest, smartest and most capable F-150 ever. F-150 King Ranch, Platinum and Limited editions offer passenger convenience features rivaling high-end luxury vehicles, making F-150 versatile and exceptionally comfortable to drive. With a maximum tow rating of up to 12,200 pounds and the first-ever multi-contour massaging seats available for a full-size pickup, now you can work hard and reward yourself.
K.C. Montgomery is helping his customers find innovative ways to get the most out of their water in drought-ravaged California. He isn’t your average plumber -- and his Ford Transit isn’t your average work van: Customized shelving and storage, lots of space to load and unload and incredible on-road efficiency. See how Transit has completely changed the face of K.C.’s business.
The Ford Transit and Transit Connect offer the flexibility to fit any business like a work glove. To demonstrate, we loaned one to four very different businesses and got only one result: success. Take a look and see how the right work van can make any business move faster. Whatever your job, the Transit works.
It’s a harsh environment, but the Transit helps this business move its customers in comfort with plenty of room and power for their stuff. Even when their stuff includes boats. Learn more about Far Flung: http://bigbendfarflung.com/ The Ford Transit and Transit Connect offer the flexibility to fit any business like a work glove. To demonstrate, we loaned one to four very different businesses and got only one result: success. Take a look and see how the right work van can make any business move faster. Whatever your job, the Transit works.
In this week’s episode we head to Seattle, Washington, home of Rob Carlisle, the owner of Carlisle Classic Homes.
With a little help from his Ford F-150, Rob is using the resources of his company to build wheelchair ramps for homeowners who are disabled and their families.
To learn more about Rob Carlisle and Rampathon, go to www.rampathon.org
Do you know anyone doing good works in your community? Submit his or her story to GoodWorks@pbr.com.
Wind. Rain. Snow. Lightning. See how you can take on what Mother Nature throws at you when you’re driving the 2016 Explorer. The 2016 Ford Explorer features available 4WD with a Terrain Management System.™ It also features SYNC,® which keeps you connected and entertained, no matter where in the great outdoors you find yourself. Learn more about the 2016 Ford Explorer: http://www.ford.com/suvs/explorer/
Unwelcomed guest, J.B. crashes a relaxing day of golf for Frank Thomas and John Smoltz.
J.B. isn’t allowed to join in the Hall-of-Famers-only golf game, so he decides to have his own fun in Frank’s new Ford Escape on a one of a kind adventure.
Celebrating 50 years of pure innovation and 50 years of turning heads with the new 2015 Ford Mustang. Catch all the latest Mustang videos on the Official Ford Performance YouTube Channel.
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Ford, America's truck leader, reveals a new standard in medium-duty commercial work trucks with the all-new Ford F-650/F-750 -- the toughest, best value and work-ready Ford medium-duty trucks ever.
The all-new, full-size Ford Transit with available EcoBoost® engine fits any business like a work glove. See how this full-sized, completely-customizable van can make a hard workday a lot easier.
The official YouTube channel of Ford Commercial Trucks. Learn more about our Transit and Transit Connect wagons, and how we designed them to be Built Ford Tough.® You’ll also see examples of how Ford trucks and vans can help any business boost productivity.
The launch start of a Red Bull Global Rallycross event is critical to a driver's success in the race. Ken Block of Hoonigan Racing Division walks you through step-by-step of how he launches his Ford Fiesta ST from 0-60 in 1.9 seconds.
On day 4 of the 2015 Diesel Power Challenge, the 10 reader-selected trucks continue at Bandimere Raceway with the ¼ mile drag race in Quick 8 format. After an hour of qualifying sessions the top 8 trucks are ranked then head into eliminations to see which truck stands as the fastest!
Diesel Power Challenge 2015 is a weeklong torture test that features 7 events, 10 trucks, 8,000hp, and nearly 15,000 lb-ft of torque. We push Power Stroke, Cummins, and Duramax-powered trucks well beyond their limits in search of the ultimate diesel.
Ned Jarrett won the 1965 championship after posting 13 victories and 42 top-five finishes in 54 starts.
Even though it’s been 50 years since Ned Jarrett captured Ford’s first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, he remains the manufacturer’s all-time win leader with 43.
Jarrett was recognized for his contributions to motorsports with the Spirit of Ford Award in 2003, which is the highest honor in Ford Performance.
The innovation of aluminum. From fishing reels to the 2015 F-150, it makes all your gear tougher and better.
Legendary fisherman Conway Bowman shows us how aluminum is changing the game: on the water, with lighter and tougher aluminum fly reels. And on the road, with the high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body on the 2015 Ford F-150.
Getting behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang is like having a vacation every day. The joy of driving a Mustang has inspired tens of thousands of owners to gather themselves into clubs that span every continent on the globe but Antarctica.
Clubs get together on a regular basis for road rallies, shows and swap meets where owners can find parts for their classic pony cars. In August 2013, more than 1,000 Mustangs participated in the annual Mustang Memories show organized by the Mustang Owners Club of Southeast Michigan at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn.
What better place for the first public drive of the Ford Focus RS than the Goodwood Festival of Speed....and who better to man the wheel than Ken Block?
The Head Hoonigan in Charge brings you all the details of the experience.
Gary shows us the Rack-it Series 3000 Truck Rack for camper shells and truck caps and the unique features of this style of rack. This is still the strong rack that Rack-it customers have come to rely on.
Ford Motor Company today announces the next phase of its Ford Smart Mobility plan – moving from research to the start of implementation, including new strategic areas of focus, new pilot programs and new mobility product experiments.
Ford Smart Mobility is the company’s plan to deliver the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Ford introduced the plan in January, along with 25 experiments aimed at better understanding consumers’ mobility needs around the globe.
Mike Soich of Knapheide Manufacturing shows off a new Knapheide and SnugTop collaboration that brings Knapheide's KnapKap truck topper program from steel only to choices of steel, aluminum and fiberglass, and all can be ordered directly through Knapheide.
In this case, Mike is showing off a Pest Control turn-key package that includes hose reel, tank, pump, lockable chemical storage, easy rear access with back up camera, HD 500 lb. capacity rack by Prime Design with hydraulic drop down assist. This one also sports the new Sortimo HD drawer unit with two drawers to show them off.
This is the Ultra Cab Hight Utility model with several options packaged for the Pest Control industry. See more of the standard and optional features of this new product from Knapheide and their partnership with SnugTop at http://www.knapheide.com
Tom Hopkins, Service Director with Roush Cleantech talks with Joe Hughes about the servicing of the Roush Cleantech alternative fuel product line. Their attention to detail in the service arena creates confidence in the product, the dealer and the after sale service aspect of the ownership of their autogas products.
Glam Rockers are on the road constantly, so naturally they’re looking for good gas mileage. Does the 2015 Ford Focus rock out more for rock ‘n’ rollers? Watch Dr. Genevieve St. Jermaine’s experiment to find out.
Can you imagine an engine turbine that can spin faster than a jet liner’s at your beck and call? No need to imagine it. We’ve made it a reality.
With 248,000 RPM, a 1.0L EcoBoost engine compressor turbine can exceed turbine engine revolutions on jet liners without the bulk or the weight. We don’t call EcoBoosts small but mighty just because!
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Our capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body & chassis systems; mirror systems; exterior systems; roof systems; electronic systems; powertrain systems as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly.
We have 313 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries on five continents as of Q4 2012.
Ford Futurist Sheryl Connelly dives into the “No Strings Attached” trend and helps clarify how brands like Ford are adapting to the consumer shift.
While many people think collaborative consumption and the share economy are driven by altruism, they are also driven by personal benefits like freedom from responsibility and maintenance. And in a world where innovation is moving so rapidly, no one wants to be stuck with what’s quickly outdated. To satisfy financially-constrained and commitment-phobic cultures, more and more platforms are emerging to let us try out experiences and goods without putting much, if anything, down.
The all-new 5.2-liter V8 found in the Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang has a unique, delicious engine note that will soon be terrorizing tracks around the country.
Since 2002, has dedicated itself to delivering top-quality products at competitive prices. We are conveniently located right off Highway 80 in West Sacramento, CA. Our warehouse is about 10,000 square feet with a large yard for storage of truck bodies. It is important that we meet the needs of our customers; however, it is our goal to exceed our customer's expectations for service, quality and value. At West Coast Truck Equipment, we have a "great body" for your business! Though we are a smaller company, we have a passion for sitting down with our customers and planning out the exact truck they need, from the overall body down to every toolbox and accessory. We like to customize the truck for the customer's needs to make sure each customer gets everything they need and the end result is a product that will serve them extremely well. We do not claim to be a manufacturer...we are a truck equipment distributor, although we do a good deal of custom modifications to existing products. This save you money and time. We can buy competitively and get the product to our customer at a reasonable price. When a customer asks us, "when is it going to be done?," we are realistic and honest. Usually when we give a delivery date, we deliver on time so there will be no delays on the jobsite. Every truck is different, and our motto is:
"A good quality product at a planned price with an on time delivery!"
Be a #TrailerHero with the available Pro Trailer Backup Assist on the 2016 F-150!
When we talked to F-150 customers who seldom tow, we heard a common concern – they don’t like backing a trailer because it’s hard to do. We heard the problem and created an innovative solution: Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist for the 2016 Ford F-150 makes it easy for novice and experienced drivers to back a trailer down a boat launch or into a parking spot. It works by letting the customer steer the trailer instinctively while the truck takes care of the rest.
Watch and learn how Pro Trailer Backup Assist is the latest example of Ford changing the way the world moves-- delivering smart solutions that save time and improve the productivity of our customers, so they can spend more time on the job or enjoying the lake.
The 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost and the 2015 Ram1500 EcoDiesel are two new American pick up trucks that compete for the most fuel efficient truck award. But they do so in two very different ways. The Ford has a small displacement turbo with a new lightweight aluminum body while the Ram stuff's the only turbo diesel engine in the light duty segment under the hood. So which one is the truck to buy? Find out by watching this Mashup review and 0-60 MPH test.
Increase Range and Capacity with a Transfer Flow Fuel Tank System Go Stronger. Go Longer. Long distances, high fuel prices, and harsh elements are just some of the challenges you and your truck face on the open highway. With a range maximizing in-bed auxiliary fuel tank, or larger capacity midship replacement fuel tank from Transfer Flow, you can hit the road knowing the strength and durability of your heavy-gauge, aluminized and powder coated steel, or diamond plate aluminum tank, will safely and legally allow you to tap every last ounce of your truck's inherent towing and hauling capabilities. When duty calls, Transfer Flow can take your truck's rugged capabilities to the next level with a complete line of DOT legal gas and diesel refueling tanks which will fit almost any make, model, cab, or bed configuration, and includes several toolbox/fuel tank combinations designed to securely store those precious tools of the trade. After 30 successful years, Transfer Flow continues to supply the automotive and RV industries with the highest quality, most complete fuel system products on the market. Before you purchase your next high-capacity fuel system, consider this: when your pickup can tow a 22,000 lb. fifth-wheel across the country without breaking a sweat, don't compromise the quality or performance of your fuel system with a lightweight tank. Rather, go with your gut - go with a Transfer Flow fuel tank system.
Snack time to playtime, the mother of all driving challenges is something to be reckoned with.
Every day, moms face challenges on the road keeping kids happy and calm. To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re shedding light on those difficult moments moms master with a smile, and putting non-parents to the test in what moms know to be the true Ultimate Driving Challenge.
Celebrating 50 years of pure innovation and 50 years of turning heads with the new 2015 Ford Mustang. Catch all the latest Mustang videos on the Official Ford Performance YouTube Channel.
I was delighted to see this very interesting truck body at Lehmer's Buick-GMC in Concord CA (http://www.LehmersGMC.com) recently. Having worked in the truck body business for 10 years, I used to see how long it would take to make a custom body, but most body companies have a line of standardized bodies that can be slightly modified to serve the client and get it done quickly. This truck is a perfect example of this concept.
It was originally a Contractor Body, which is a flatbed with a tapered headboard, upper body boxes with open top lids like a service body, underbed boxes, a load-divider board across the back of the upper bed boxes, short "contractor style" gates around the rear, a tapered HD rack and trailer receiver and trailer plug.
This truck has been converted into a pseudo-welder body in that these modifications have been done: 1. The upper bed boxes have closed top lids which allows for mounting of things on top such as a compressor, generator and more. 2. The box on the streetside is 6' instead of 8' and moved rearward to allow a 2' gated space for a welding machine. 3. Bottle brackets, rings and chains are mounted against the headboard on the curbside for welding bottles. 4. A diamond plate steel floor. 5. This unit has a class 5 receiver instead of the more common class 4. 6. The rack was not installed because this client wanted to build a custom rack themselves.
This client worked with Royal Truck Body to create this great modification and in the process saved themselves a lot of money over building a custom "one-up" body.
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is a specifically engineered machine, where the components work dynamically together as one and perform to a world-class level on all fronts.
