Ford F100 4x4 Godzilla Build by Fat Fender

Classic Looks, Modern Power, Built to Drive

At a Glance

Dave's 1970 Ford F100 started as a memory—his dad's truck from years ago—and became a fully modernized 4x4 built to drive. This build pairs a Fat Fender Garage 4x4 chassis with a 7.3L Godzilla engine, 10R80 transmission, 37-inch tires, and a complete custom interior with leather, modern AC, Dakota Digital gauges, and Bluetooth audio. The original Boxwood Green over Wimbledon White paint keeps the classic bumpside look alive, while the upgraded suspension, brakes, and drivetrain make it smooth, capable, and ready for real miles. This truck proves you don't have to choose between nostalgia and performance—you can build something that honors the past and actually gets driven.

What Makes This 1970 Ford F100 Godzilla Swap Different?

Some trucks are just projects. Others carry a story.

Dave's 1970 Ford F100 4x4 Godzilla build had meaning from day one. The goal wasn't to build something too fancy to use. It was to take a classic Ford truck with real family history and give it modern power, better suspension, a finished interior, and the ability to actually drive it and enjoy it.

This truck wears original Ford colors—Boxwood Green over Wimbledon White. It looks like the kind of truck you remember from when you were a kid. But underneath? It's a whole different machine. A Fat Fender Garage 4x4 chassis. A 7.3L Godzilla engine. A 10R80 transmission. 37-inch tires. A custom interior. Modern upgrades everywhere.

This is exactly why we build trucks.

What They Don't Tell You About Building a 1970 F100

A Classic Ford Truck Built Around a Real Memory

This truck was built for Dave. He wanted to bring back the Ford truck his dad drove when he was growing up. That truck was part of the family. Road trips. Fishing. Camping. High school memories. The kind of stuff that makes an old truck more than just metal.

That memory was the heart of this build.

The truck needed to feel familiar but not weak. It had to respect the original without being stuck in the past. That meant keeping the classic style—the two-tone paint, the chrome trim, the long bed, and the truck's personality. Then we gave it the power, comfort, and foundation to be driven today.

That's where Fat Fender Garage comes in.

The Foundation: Fat Fender Garage 4x4 Chassis

The real magic of this 1970 Ford F100 is underneath it.

This truck sits on a Fat Fender Garage 4x4 chassis. It's designed to give classic Ford trucks the strength, stance, and drivability they deserve. Instead of using worn-out factory parts or mixing random aftermarket pieces that don't really work together, the FFG Chassis gives the truck a solid, modern starting point.

Here's what this build has:

• Straight axle 4x4 setup with a Dana 60
• Sway bars front and rear
• 12-inch coilover shocks at all four corners
• True four-link front suspension
• Triangulated four-link rear suspension

It's a big truck. But it doesn't drive like an old farm rig that beats you up over every bump.

It rides smooth. It tracks straight. It feels solid. And most importantly, it was built to actually be driven.

If you're building a 1967–1972 Ford F100, F250, or any bumpside Ford, the chassis is where your build either comes together or becomes a headache. Ride height. Steering. Brakes. Suspension angles. Tire clearance. All of it matters.

The FFG Chassis is built to solve those problems from the start.

7.3L Godzilla Power Under the Hood

Under the hood, this truck runs a Ford 7.3L Godzilla engine. It's paired with a 10R80 transmission and an F-150 transfer case.

The Godzilla has become a popular choice for classic Ford builds. It brings strong low-end torque, modern reliability, and big-block power without going overboard. It's not trying to be a high-revving sports car engine. It has its own feel—torquey, responsive, and right at home in a big 4x4 truck like this one.

For a build with 37-inch tires, an eight-lug stance, and real 4x4 presence, the Godzilla makes sense. It gives the truck the power to move with confidence, cruise with comfort, and still feel exciting when you step on it.

This truck isn't just "cool for an old truck." It gets up and goes.

That's the point. A classic Ford truck should still feel like a classic. But it shouldn't feel like a chore to drive. The Godzilla makes this 1970 F100 feel powerful, usable, and ready for real miles.

Get Godzilla Power.

Built to Be Driven, Not Just Looked At

At Fat Fender Garage, one of the biggest things we focus on is drivability.

A truck can look amazing in pictures. But if it's miserable to drive, hard to stop, shaky on the highway, or always needing a fix—it misses the whole point.

These trucks are meant to be used.

They should take your family to dinner. Cruise to a car show. Haul bikes. Head to the mountains. Drive across state lines without making you nervous.

This 1970 F100 went through real testing before it left the shop. Roman walked through the work that happens behind the scenes—alignment, steering adjustments, suspension tuning, brake pedal feel, caliper swaps, e-brake setup, ride height, wiring checks, and road testing.

That's the stuff most people don't see. But it's what separates a good-looking truck from a finished truck.

The goal is simple: the owner should be able to push a button and go enjoy it.

The Interior: Classic Ford Style With Modern Comfort

The inside of this truck might be the best part of the whole build.

This 1970 F100 has a Fat Fender Garage interior kit. Here's what's inside:

• Leather bench seat
• Matching leather details
• Wrapped dash
• Wrapped AC panel
• Kick panels
• Custom door panels
• Billet power window switches
• Billet door handles
• Cup holders
• Dakota Digital RTX gauges
• Push-button start
• Bluetooth audio
• Modern AC
• Charge ports
• Full sound system

It still feels like a classic Ford truck. But it doesn't feel old, loud, or uncomfortable.

That balance matters.

You still get the long bed, the two-tone paint, the chrome, the old-school attitude, and that view over the hood. But now you also get comfortable seats, cold air, good sound, modern gauges, power windows, and a cab you actually want to spend time in.

The best part? This interior setup isn't a one-time custom job. Fat Fender Garage offers interior kits and parts you can buy for your own build.

If you're working on a 1967–1972 Ford F100 and want that finished, high-end feel, this is exactly what we can help with.

This 1970 F100 4x4 Is a Monster

The Details That Make It Work

A build like this isn't about one big part. It's about hundreds of small decisions that all work together.

Here are the standout details on this 1970 Ford F100 4x4:

Chassis & Suspension

• Fat Fender Garage 4x4 chassis
• Dana 60 front axle
• 12-inch coilover suspension
• True four-link front
• Triangulated four-link rear

Drivetrain

• 7.3L Ford Godzilla engine
• 10R80 transmission
• F-150 transfer case
• Manual locking hubs

Wheels & Tires

• 37-inch tires
• Mickey Thompson wheels

Exterior

• Power running boards
• Fat Fender Garage billet door handles
• Fat Fender Garage fuel door
• Receiver hitch for bike rack
• Bed storage/toolbox

Interior

• Custom FFG interior kit
• Leather bench seat
• Wrapped dash and AC panel
• Dakota Digital RTX gauges
• Bluetooth audio and sound system
• Modern AC
• Push-button start

It's a big, capable, modern classic Ford truck—without losing the charm that made the owner want to build it in the first place.

Why This Build Matters for Classic Ford Truck Owners

This truck shows what's possible when you start with a clear goal.

It wasn't built to sit in a showroom and collect dust. It wasn't built to be too precious to touch. It was built for someone who wanted to relive an old memory while making new ones.

That's the sweet spot.

A classic Ford F100, F250, or bumpside truck should still feel like the truck you fell in love with. But with the right chassis, engine, suspension, interior, and wiring, it can also be safer, smoother, more powerful, and way more fun to drive.

That's where we come in.

Whether you're planning a full build, a 4x4 chassis swap, a Godzilla engine swap, a Coyote swap, or just an interior upgrade—we build and sell the parts to help you make it happen.

He Recreated His Dad's F100 With a Godzilla Swap

Want to Build Something Like This?

If this 1970 Ford F100 4x4 Godzilla build has you staring at your own truck and thinking about what's possible—we get it. Great taste. Dangerous hobby.

Fat Fender Garage offers parts and support for classic Ford truck builders:

• FFG Chassis options for classic Ford trucks
• 4x4 chassis platforms
• Godzilla and Coyote swap solutions
• Ford Performance parts
• Classic Ford truck interior kits
• Billet handles, fuel doors, and other FFG parts
• Full custom build support

Whether you're starting with a clean truck, a tired project, or a dream you've been sitting on for years, we can help you build something that looks classic, drives modern, and turns every gas station stop into a 20-minute conversation.