Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Raymond Ford F-150 Big Block Project Truck

Ford F-150 1977 Description

This truck was a magazine project build for Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road. It started as a cheap. straight Ford F-150 dubbed Raymond (since everyone loves it) and has since been completely rebuilt with an all new drivetrain. interior. and suspension. The truck looks over-the-top. with huge tires. faded paint. and pipe bumpers. The intention was to make it look like an old ranch truck on steroids. but there is a lot more going on than looks. This truck has a brand new 460ci engine. dual transfer cases. locking differentials. hydraulic assist steering. disc brakes at all four corners. and other features that make it extremely capable on the trail and surprisingly docile on the pavement. The only limiting factor on the trail is the sheer size of the truck. While the paint is faded. the sheetmetal and trim are still relatively straight and as a result I have limited the truck to wider trails where sheetmetal damage is less likely. It has been on the cover of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road and on posters (will include posters and magazines with the truck). has been in the SEMA show. and was featured in the following articles: Cheap Truck Challenge 2013 Top 10 Raymond Upgrades Complete New Wiring Harness Roll Cage and New Interior The truck placed third out of 20 vehicles in the first every RallyVenture. covering over 300 miles of off-road terrain in a single day without issue and besting several six figure Jeeps. RallyVenture This truck is not perfect (issues listed below) but it is very capable and well sorted out and it was professionally built by Nate's Precision in Reno with all of the best parts available. It breaks my heart to sell the truck but I am in the business of writing stories about trucks. and at this point there is not much more to write about this truck. I need to sell it in order to pay my 2014 taxes and free up money for the next truck that I drag home to write stories about. Drivetrain: 460ci engine Stock block. crank. and rods 9:1 Keith Black hypereutectic pistons ARP bolts throughout Full roller Comp Camp XR270HR (218 intake 224 exhaust @ 0. 050 lift) Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake manifold Holley electric fuel pump and pressure regulator 950cfm Holley Truck Avenger carburetor MSD distributor and ignition March serpentine belt system K&N air cleaner and prefilter Professionally rebuilt NP435 transmission with new clutch NP203 to twin sticked NP205 with Off Road Design Adapter and custom crossmember Long travel drivelines with 1350 CV joints High pinion Dana 60 front axle 5. 13 Sierra Gears Detroit Locker Yukon chromoly axle shafts CTM u-joints Dynatrac high steer knuckles Dynatrac Dynaloc hubs Spicer ball joints Dynatrac E350 brake upgrade Ballistic Fabrication diff cover Sterling 10. 5 rear axle 5. 13 Sierra Gears Detroit Locker Ballistic Fabrication diff cover Factory disc brakes Suspension: BDS 6-inch front coils 14-inch travel Rancho RS7000 monotube shocks on Ford towers Custom four link with BDS builder joints at frame end Rear BDS replacement springs Wild Horses shackle flip 12-inch Rancho RS7000 monotube shocks on custom mounts Steering: Factory steering box rebuilt and ported by PSC PSC 2-inch hydraulic ram with WFO mount Saginaw steering pump on custom mount Custom 1 1/2-inch tie rod and drag link with one ton Chevy tie rod ends Exterior: 5-inch pipe bumper with integrated Warn winch mount and WFO clevis mounts Warn 16. 5ti winch 6x2 0. 250 wall rock sliders 4-inch pipe rear bumper with WFO clevis mounts Interior: Stock bench seat recovered in denim 1 1/2-inch 0. 120-wall DOM roll cage TIG welded and tied into the frame Longacre rearview mirror New LMC floormat. headliner. door panels. dash pad. and weatherstripping Trail Gear fluid carriers and jumper cables mounted behind seat Rolling Stock: Five 41. 5x13. 5R17 Pit Bull Rocker radials (spare has a patch in it) 17x9 TrailReady beadlock rims powdercoated bronze Additional: 33 gallon LMC fuel tank with custom skidplate Completely rewired from front to back with Summit wiring harness Dual Odyssey batteries with Trail Gear battery boxes Summit gear reduction starter Summit 120 amp one wire alternator 60-inch Hi-Lift jack on custom mounts Dual 5 gallon fuel cans PRP spare tire hold down on custom mounts The Bad: Turn signal does not return to center after turning a corner No parking brake Passenger side mirror keeps coming loose Holes in dash (currently covered with stickers) Radio is not wired Dash panel does not fit perfectly Small rust hole at bottom of passenger door Will not pass smog in CaliforniaIf you have any questions or want any additional photos or information please do not hesitate to ask.