1951 Ford Bandit COE

Vehicle Description

It?s known as the Big Bandit. Outrageous. Crazy. Ridiculous. Cool. Expect to hear these exclamations and more when you drive up in this Ratical [sic] ride. ?Ratical? because it comes direct from the 2018 SEMA show floor, where the truck captured the coveted award of International Ratical Rod Build-off 1st Place World Champion. Dodge motorhomes are sought out by builders because they?re a source of 440 big blocks. This project took advantage of the rugged frame as well as the engine., The entire frame, the engine, and transmission see duty. And why not? The 440 is legendary as a street engine, including trucks and RV?s. This one is fortified with an RV cam for even more low end. 727 Torqueflite automatics are hard to beat for durability and torque capacity. It too received the hot rodder?s touch with a shift kit (firmer, quicker shifts) and a Boss Hog convertor. You shift with a custom pistol grip handle and B&M racing ratchet shifter. The diffs are from Dodge too. Suspension is everything for stance and driveability, and plenty of engineering savvy went into it. Shockwave?s integral-air-spring-and-shocks do the job in front, teaming with a Universal 4-link rear suspension. Vertical motion is facilitated through Ridetech and their Pro Series Air-ride system. From there, the Build Team at Canada?s Zombie Body Shop frankenwelded a one-of-a-kind body from Ford F5 Cabover, F4, F47 and F100 pickup components. Much more than a mere ratrod build, the Zombie crew shows off its artistic side with orange and black paint highlighting hand-painted murals. You?ll also find oak running boards with Solderweld and gold leaf accents. Moore and Giles leather with a natural, broken-in character envelopes the interior. Bead rolled trim with brass inlay demonstrates more design thoughtfulness. Leading edge tech abounds with a full complement of connectivity features and in such details as Grote LED lights inside and out. This 1951 Ford COE is a unique custom build with a mean stance and outstanding paint work. The interior has room for three of your friends and their gear. The Big Bandit is ready to steal the hearts of the judges and spectators at your next car show or cruising event.2018 SEMA International Ratical Rod Build-off 1st Place World Champion440ci Dodge Big Block V8 EngineHolley Sniper EFI Fuel InjectionFlat-top PistonsRV CamHooker Headers and Flowmaster Exhaust727 Torqueflite Automatic with Shift KitB&M ShifterBoss Hog Custom Torque ConvertorB&M ShifterRebuilt 2006 Dodge Ram Differentials with Highway GearsChassis built from 1977 Dodge Motorhome FrameNew Disc BrakesRidetech Pro Series Air-rideShockwave Integral Air Spring and Shock Absorber Front SuspensionUniversal 4-link Rear Suspension22-inch Alcoa Polished Aluminum Truck WheelsSix Lionhart 285/40R22 TiresBody built from Ford F5 COE, F4, F47, and F100 Components4-door Body Configuration with Dual Rear DoorsOrange and Black Exterior Paint with Hand-painted MuralsOak Running Boards with Solderweld and Gold Leaf AccentsMoore and Giles Leather InteriorBead Rolled Interior Trim with Brass InlayPainted Woodgrain DashGrote LED Lights inside and outSmartphone Connectivity

It?s known as the Big Bandit. Outrageous. Crazy. Ridiculous. Cool. Expect to hear these exclamations and more when you drive up in this Ratical [sic] ride. ?Ratical? because it comes direct from the 2018 SEMA show floor, where the truck captured the coveted award of International Ratical Rod Build-off 1st Place World Champion. Dodge motorhomes are sought out by builders because they?re a source of 440 big blocks. This project took advantage of the rugged frame as well as the engine., The entire frame, the engine, and transmission see duty. And why not? The 440 is legendary as a street engine, including trucks and RV?s. This one is fortified with an RV cam for even more low end. 727 Torqueflite automatics are hard to beat for durability and torque capacity. It too received the hot rodder?s touch with a shift kit (firmer, quicker shifts) and a Boss Hog convertor. You shift with a custom pistol grip handle and B&M racing ratchet shifter. The diffs are from Dodge too. Suspension is everything for stance and driveability, and plenty of engineering savvy went into it. Shockwave?s integral-air-spring-and-shocks do the job in front, teaming with a Universal 4-link rear suspension. Vertical motion is facilitated through Ridetech and their Pro Series Air-ride system. From there, the Build Team at Canada?s Zombie Body Shop frankenwelded a one-of-a-kind body from Ford F5 Cabover, F4, F47 and F100 pickup components. Much more than a mere ratrod build, the Zombie crew shows off its artistic side with orange and black paint highlighting hand-painted murals. You?ll also find oak running boards with Solderweld and gold leaf accents. Moore and Giles leather with a natural, broken-in character envelopes the interior. Bead rolled trim with brass inlay demonstrates more design thoughtfulness. Leading edge tech abounds with a full complement of connectivity features and in such details as Grote LED lights inside and out. This 1951 Ford COE is a unique custom build with a mean stance and outstanding paint work. The interior has room for three of your friends and their gear. The Big Bandit is ready to steal the hearts of the judges and spectators at your next car show or cruising event.
2018 SEMA International Ratical Rod Build-off 1st Place World Champion
440ci Dodge Big Block V8 Engine
Holley Sniper EFI Fuel Injection
Flat-top Pistons
RV Cam
Hooker Headers and Flowmaster Exhaust
727 Torqueflite Automatic with Shift Kit
B&M Shifter
Boss Hog Custom Torque Convertor
B&M Shifter
Rebuilt 2006 Dodge Ram Differentials with Highway Gears
Chassis built from 1977 Dodge Motorhome Frame
New Disc Brakes
Ridetech Pro Series Air-ride
Shockwave Integral Air Spring and Shock Absorber Front Suspension
Universal 4-link Rear Suspension
22-inch Alcoa Polished Aluminum Truck Wheels
Six Lionhart 285/40R22 Tires
Body built from Ford F5 COE, F4, F47, and F100 Components
4-door Body Configuration with Dual Rear Doors
Orange and Black Exterior Paint with Hand-painted Murals
Oak Running Boards with Solderweld and Gold Leaf Accents
Moore and Giles Leather Interior
Bead Rolled Interior Trim with Brass Inlay
Painted Woodgrain Dash
Grote LED Lights inside and out
Smartphone Connectivity