• Engine: 5.9L Inline 6-Cylinder

• Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

• Exterior Color: Green

• Interior Color: Tan / Gray

• Make: Ford

• Model: F-350

• Body Style: Flatbed

• Auction: Kissimmee 2026

• Crossed the Block: Friday, January 16th

• 5.9L Cummins inline 6-cylinder engine conversion

• Borg Warner turbocharger

• ZF 5-speed conversion

• Rebuilt and custom painted at time of conversion

• 4-wheel drive

• Custom suspension

• Southbend clutch

• Custom paint

• Custom interior

• Custom wood flatbed

• Gloss-painted frame

• Auxiliary fuel tank

• Rear airbags

• Alcoa wheels

• Polished stack exhaust

• Bilstein shocks

• Air conditioning and heat

• Custom gauges including pyrometer

• Arizona truck

This 1985 Ford F-350 represents a thoughtful blend of heavy-duty utility and carefully executed customization, built with an emphasis on durability, drivability, and long-term use rather than excess. Originally a straightforward work truck, it has since been comprehensively reimagined around a 5.9L Cummins inline 6-cylinder engine—an upgrade chosen as much for its reputation as for its real-world performance and longevity.

The Cummins conversion is paired with a Borg Warner turbocharger and a ZF 5-speed manual transmission, creating a drivetrain well suited to both highway cruising and demanding work. Supporting upgrades—including a South Bend clutch, custom suspension, Bilstein shocks, and four-wheel drive—ensure the truck remains composed and capable across a wide range of conditions.

At the time of the conversion, the truck was rebuilt and refinished, receiving custom paint and a gloss-painted frame that speaks to the level of attention paid beneath the surface. A custom wood flatbed adds both function and visual balance, while auxiliary fuel capacity, rear airbags, and polished Alcoa wheels reinforce its long-haul intent.

Inside, the cabin has been thoughtfully updated with a custom interior that retains a period-appropriate feel while improving comfort and usability. Modern conveniences such as air conditioning, heat, and custom gauges—including a pyrometer—integrate seamlessly, maintaining the truck’s purposeful character without compromising originality of spirit.

Finished with polished stack exhaust and documented as an Arizona truck, this F-350 stands as a well-executed example of a classic platform enhanced through careful planning and quality workmanship. It was presented at Mecum Kissimmee 2026, where it crossed the block on Friday, January 16th—offered not as a novelty, but as a serious, usable build with presence and intent.