Ah, the Power Stroke. A legendary name for a legendary motor. An engine born out of Ford's desire to transform its line of Super Duty trucks into the very best, setting a new standard for the entire industry.
1964 was an interesting year for Ford's venerable F Series truck. Part of a short two year only model run, it certainly wasn't the most successful or popular version of the world's best selling vehicle.
Finding original, low mileage 70's Ford trucks in good condition is getting harder and harder these days. Considering how they are the veritable workhorses of the automotive world, this doesn't come as a surprise.
Burnouts are good, clean fun. That is, unless your truck falls apart while trying to do them. The owner of this big block powered Dodge Ram found out the hard way that his truck wasn't quite up to the task when he was trying to have a little fun and lost his, well, you know.
Second generation Broncos are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. These big old brutes represent one of the coolest vehicles Ford ever produced, and they are tough as nails.
Trucks are typically a afterthought when it comes to building a fast means of transportation. The reasons why are obvious - trucks are generally heavier than cars, and they have the aerodynamic efficiency of a barn.
Remember when Flareside pickups were the coolest on the block? A carryover styling exercise from the 40's and 50's, those bulged out fenders looked cool but sacrificed precious bed space.