The handling is like no other ’51. The steering is tight with no wondering at the wheel at HWY speeds. The suspension is form, but has a comfortable ride thanks to a Chrysler New Yorker torsion bar front suspension. This system offers a smooth ride and easy ride-height adjustability. It provides excellent handling.
The powerful 408ci has a quick rap-up to speed… no hesitation at all. The Chrysler 360ci SBC featuring a 4.00-inch stroke crankshaft, 6.123-inch connecting rods, forged pistons, and 4.030 bore. Using a balanced rotating assembly with reworked cast iron heads, performance dual-plan high-rise intake with a Edelbrock Performer #1408 600CFM with an electric choke. Horsepower/Torque is rated at +375HP / 460 ft./lbs. The compression of 10:1 runs on standard pump gas. The deep growl is from 2.5-inch dual exhaust with an “H” pipe and side dump rectangular, rolled edge exhaust tips. A Chrysler all aluminum A-727 3-speed automatic transmission. A 9-Bolt Chrysler New Yorker axle rear end with 3.55. The rear is fully adjustable with new air-shocks independent passenger and driver’s side. The menacing lowered stance with 5-spoke chrome 19x8 and 20x10s wrapped in Laufenn S FIT AS performance tires.
Upgrade to front disc brakes with chrome CPP master cylinder (Classic Performance Products). CPP are High-Quality brake components. A Ididit chrome steering column with self-canceling turn signal, and 5-posistion tilt. Heater / defrost with a 3-speed fan.
Custom two-tone interior done in black and gray. A full array of Stewart Warner individual retro-styled “Wing” gauges. Include the following: oil pressure, fuel level, voltmeter, water temp, and speedometer. A modern stereo system features an AM/FM digital tuner, Bluetooth built in, a USB port. The ’51 is a 6.5-foot bed pickup with deluxe wood. A fully functionable tailgate. This is one loaded ’51 custom. If you’re looking for that top level consistent show winner look no further. It just does not get any nicer than this!
Can be seen at Panther Road Classics 8130 240th St SW, Edmonds WA 98026
Pantherroadclassics.com
(425) 361-6340
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