[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ringbrothers-custom-fifties-ford-f-100\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ringbrothers-custom-fifties-ford-f-100\/","headline":"Ringbrothers Custom Fifties Ford F-100","name":"Ringbrothers Custom Fifties Ford F-100","description":"Go to any VW show and there\u2019s bound to be a classic American custom truck or pickup mingling in among the Type 1s and Type 2s somewhere. No one ever complains, as such vehicles are generally a feast for the eyes whatever your speciality is, and this ground hugging effort from Ringbrothers is another that any show would be happy to feature. Ringbrothers are Mike and Jim Ring and we\u2019ve featured them before, simply because whatever they set their minds […]","datePublished":"2018-03-28","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ringbrothers-f-100-clem-101-custom-ford-truck-FEATURE.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ringbrothers-f-100-clem-101-custom-ford-truck-FEATURE.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ringbrothers-custom-fifties-ford-f-100\/","about":["AMERICAN CARS","CLASSIC CARS","Ford","HOT RODS","LATEST CAR NEWS","Modified Cars","RETRO CLASSIC"],"wordCount":467,"keywords":["50s","ford","Ford F-100","pickup","retro","retro car"],"articleBody":"Go to any VW show and there\u2019s bound to be a classic American custom truck or pickup mingling in among the Type 1s and Type 2s somewhere. No one ever complains, as such vehicles are generally a feast for the eyes whatever your speciality is, and this ground hugging effort from Ringbrothers is another that any show would be happy to feature.Ringbrothers are Mike and Jim Ring and we\u2019ve featured them before, simply because whatever they set their minds to generally turns out to be worth talking about. Now, out of Wisconsin comes the brothers\u2019 fifties Ford F-100 based custom showstopper.The bed has been custom built from scratch and the fenders are widened by 3 inches while the wheelbase is extended by 7 inches thanks to the use of a customsubframe from a Ford Crown Victoria. A 5-litre Ford Coyote engine powers the truck with the help of Ford Racing fuel injection and 415hp via a 4-speed auto transmission \u2013 you really can\u2019t have a truck like this without some power under the hood.While many might have sprayed such a truck in a bright pearlescent colour, Ringbrothers have gone with a nod to the decade the truck hails from, using a paint colour called Speedy P Green giving a somewhat subtler look. But when you have a truck like this that\u2019s finished so immaculately, you really don\u2019t need any distractions. While many might have sprayed such a truck in a bright pearlescent colour, Ringbrothers have gone with a nod to the decade the truck hails from, using a paint colour called Speedy P Green giving a somewhat subtler look. But when you have a truck like this that\u2019s finished so immaculately, you really don\u2019t need any distractions.I guess they\u2019re lucky to be in a part of the world where rust stays at bay long enough to allow classics to be spotted by people like Jim and Mike and turned into something wonderful. This F-100 is actually a mash up of the best bits of a \u201854 and a \u201956 that the brothers found, though Ringbrothers are calling it a 1956 F-100 \u2013 or \u2018Clem 101\u2019 to be more precise.As you\u2019d expect, the inside is a much of a delight as the exterior, with Upholstery Unlimited providing some lovely custom seats while a Kicker stereo reminds your ears that you really aren\u2019t in the fifties at all – despite the Classic Instruments gauges and Vintage Air Gen IV Magnum climate control!It\u2019s just impossible to fault anything Ringbrothers do; the level of detail is extraordinary, from numerous Mustangs (a favourite model of theirs) to custom Camaros\u2026 yet there\u2019s something very special about the Wacky Races style Clem 101.Share your opinion on the Ford F-100 in the comments below!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Ringbrothers Custom Fifties Ford F-100","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ringbrothers-custom-fifties-ford-f-100\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]