Arizona-based custom builder Fat Fender Garage unveiled the GT/FX at SEMA in Las Vegas. The heavily modified 1956 Ford F-100 blends classic pickup styling with the performance of a modern Ford Mustang GT.
Coyote-Powered, Retro-Styled
Beneath its surface, the GT/FX is powered by a Ford Coyote V8 engine, third generation, with a 5.0-liter capacity. This engine is enhanced by a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger. Together, they generate 800 horsepower and 750 pound-feet of torque.
The power is sent to the wheels through a Ford 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. Fat Fender Garage also built a custom three-inch exhaust system. It includes Borla XR-1 Raceline mufflers, JMD resonators, and electric cutouts. Custom valve finishes the engine bay.
The all-steel body underwent extensive manual modifications. Both the roof and hood were flattened, and the cab was reduced in height by two inches. The front and rear fenders were widened, resulting in a lower and more expansive stance.
A Serious Foundation
Custom running boards flow into the rear fenders. A bespoke front air scoop, chin splitters, and a grafted-in Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 rear diffuser give it a sportier look. The original grille is the only major exterior component left unmodified. The custom double-walled bed has distinctive flares and a push-button tailgate. Other details include flush-mounted front and rear glass, one-piece side windows, carbon-fiber mirrors, and custom LED taillights. Fat Fender Garage finished everything in custom BASF paint, with a racing stripe design painted and hand-finished in-house. Cerakote-finished stainless steel bumpers, trim, and hardware complete the look.
The chassis is equally impressive. The GT/FX is equipped with Fat Fender Garage’s FF1 Performance Coilover Chassis, designed to provide handling akin to a modern supercar. Custom HRE wheels, fitted with Toyo Proxes Sport 2 tires, complete the setup.
Inside, the cabin is fully custom in black with premium leather. It features custom-upholstered bucket seats and a leather-wrapped dashboard pad. Modern gauges and audio equipment update the technology. A hidden climate control system directs airflow through a single concealed vent. Custom door actuators and other comfort features give the interior a more premium feel.
The project took more than 15,000 hours of design, engineering, and fabrication to build. More From SEMA The $800 Ford F-250 That Quietly Stole SEMA This 1966 Ford Mustang Gets A Modern V8 Heart For SEMA Jeep’s New Wrangler Scrambler SRT Is A V8-Powered Off-Road Beast Ringbrothers Spent 5,500 Hours Turning An Old Pontiac Into A 650-HP GTO. Fat Fender Garage has not announced a price for the GT/FX.
