If you’ve ever entertained the idea of a tough, heavy duty dually but strayed away from purchasing one because it wasn’t a convertible, fear not. This body on frame Ford V8 checks both of those boxes.
We’re talking about the Ford F-53 motorhome stripped chassis and its commercial counterpart, the Ford F-59. They’re the best of both worlds, featuring dual wheels and absolutely no top whatsoever right from the factory. When properly equipped, they can even be viable homes on wheels. With the powerful naturally aspirated 7.3L Godzilla V8 under the hood, they’re practically unstoppable, harnessing 350 horsepower and 468 pound-feet of torque. Depending on the configuration, it features a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 16,000 to 26,000 pounds.
Even better, the Ford V8 stripped chassis are equipped with standard Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, capable of supporting up to 10 devices for you and all of the friends you can haul with this monster machine. The Ford F-59 even has an optional Driver Assist Technology Package, which makes driving a breeze with automatic emergency braking, driver alert system and message center, post impact braking, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beam control. All this makes the Ford V8 convertible dually the ultimate road tripping machine.
The Ford V8 stripped chassis’ power is delivered to the pavement by way of its TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission. They feature 19.5 by 6-inch steel wheels painted black to go with its blacked-out frame, making it a sinister, imposing presence on the road. And who wouldn’t get out of the way when they see the massive convertible dually barreling toward them?
Anyway, if convertibles aren’t your speed, then simply drop a motorhome or other massive body on this Ford V8 powered chassis. But just in case you forget what’s under the hood, each example of this hulking machine comes with classic Ford V8 badges, proclaiming its status as Blue Oval royalty.
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