Backward-Driving 1952 Ford F-1 with Chevy V8

Backward-Driving 1952 Ford F-1 with Chevy V8

This 1952 Ford F-1, owned by retired IndyCar driver Davey Hamilton, is a custom build that drives backwards. The truck features a Chevrolet small block 350 V8 placed in the bed, covered by a piece of rustic plywood. Hamilton's modifications involved reversing the cab orientation and carving a footwell into the former back of the cabin. A custom aluminum dashboard was crafted by Hamilton's father. Despite its reverse setup, the truck remains road-legal and stable at up to 85 mph.

Built by:
Davey Hamilton
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Vehicle:
1952 Ford F-100
Engine:
-
Cost:
-
Power:
-
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
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Wheels:
-
Exterior:
rustic plywood bed cover
Interior:
Polaris RZR seatscustom aluminum dashboard
Chassis:
-
Powertrain:
Chevrolet small block 350 V8
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