The "Glass Pearl" was built by Jeff Jones at Jones Rod and Custom. The truck was first owned by a family member who got it as a 40th birthday present. It had been hibernating in a garage for the last 15 years with no work being done to it. When the opportunity to buy the truck came up, Jeff jumped on it. In August of 2014 he started working on the truck in his shop, “Jones Rod and Custom”. It was the first full project to be built there!
Mechanics
Ford 302ci V8 Engine
Edelbrock 4bbl Carb
Weiand Aluminum Intake
Ford AOD Transmission
Dana 44 Open Rear End with 3.92:1 Gears
Power Front Disc Brakes, Rear Drum
Manual Rack and Pinion Steering
Chrome Alternator
Headers
Glasspack Mufflers
Electric Fan
New Radiator
HEI Distributor
Aluminum Valve Covers
Mustang II Front Suspension
New Rear Shocks
Ladder Bar Set Up
Air Ride
New Gas Tank Out Back
Body
Sea Glass Pearl—a Modern Toyota Prius Color
All Chrome was Redone
New Fiberglass Fenders and Running Boards
Fiberglass Front Valance
Stock 1951 Cab and Doors
Door Lips and Jambs are Solid, Clean and Nicely Painted
All New 18 Gauge Sheet Metal Box
New Tailgate with Hidden Latches and Hinges
All New Oak Bed with Polished Rails
Highly Detailed Undercarriage
Beautiful Chrome Hubcaps
Coker Classic Wide Whites G78-15 Tires
Brand New less than 100 Miles
Interior
Custom Interior by Mike Lawson from Kustom Image Upholstery
Custom Vinyl Interior
White and Blue Metallic Tuck and Roll Upholstery
Bench Seat
Lokar Floor Shifter
Beautiful 1954 Ford Steering Wheel
AutoMeter Gauges
Air Ride Controls in Custom Dash Compartment
Seatbelts
Beautiful White Headliner
Interior Paint Work is Beautiful
Source: Vanguard Motor Sales
