The Ford F-150 Freedom Truck Unveiled at SEMA

| November 10, 2009 | 0 Comments

Freedom Ford F-150 at 2009 SEMA Show

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–A 2009 Ford F-150 customized crew cab truck honoring the men and women of our armed forces – the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard – was unveiled at the 2009 SEMA Convention, Nov. 3-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Freedom Truck, a dark navy blue Ford F-150 Super Crew Lariat, is highlighted by a series of murals painted over the past three months by internationally renowned airbrush artist Mickey Harris. The truck will be the featured display at the Ford booth 22200 in Central Hall.

The one-of-a-kind truck and Motor Trend’s “2009 Truck of the Year,” is the brainchild of Malibu Customz, the coordinator of the special program, together with Mickey Harris, the Ford Motor Company, and a host of high-end specialty vendors all of which contributed in bringing the truck’s value to over $100,000.

Harris, known for his free-hand air brush style, “pulled off an amazing feat in bringing to life each of the armed services roles through his enormous talents,” according to Rick Spears, owner of Malibu Customz. The Army mural features an Apache helicopter and two M1-A1 Abrams tanks; the Air Force, an F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster and a Preditor; the Marines, a Stallion and Cobra helicopters, and a Bradley Fighting Machine; the Navy, a carrier crew, two F-18 Hornets, Navy Seals, and a destroyer; and the Coast Guard, an air/sea disaster rescue operation. The hood of the truck depicts an American bald eagle carrying an American Flag in flight.

Adding a high-tech touch to Harris’ artistry, in the bed of the truck Provision and Phantasmic Entertainment have installed a show-stopping holographic display that projects images that float in the air several feet behind the truck.

Following SEMA, the truck will be showcased on military events, displayed at NASCAR races and car shows after which it will be sold at auction. The proceeds will then be donated to the Fisher House, a non-profit organization dedicated to injured and recovering servicemen’s family members and loved ones.

The following is a list of the contributors to the 2009 Freedom Truck:

Base Vehicle

2009 Ford F-150 4X2 Supercrew Lariat
5.4 liter V-8
6 Speed automatic transmission

Power train

Borla cat-back exhaust
ProCharger Intercooled Super Charger System
K&N Air Filter

Chassis

McGaughys 2”/4” Lower Kit

Wheels & Tires

Giovanna Caracas 24X10 wheels
Cooper Tires Sport Truck Tires XSTA 295/35/R24

Exterior

Mickey Harris Art-Custom Airbrush
Dupont-Paint & Materials
Malibu Customz-Prep & Finish

Malibu Customz-Carbon fiber bed rail covers, front bumper valance, stone guards and door apertures

Phantasmic Entertainment Inc/ProVision-3-D Holographic imagery
SnugTop Tonneau Cover
BedRug Bed Liner
Carriageworks Billet Grill

Interior

Classic Soft Trim-Leather Interior
Advance Performance-Design & install of interior
Kicker Audio-Amps, speakers & subs
SuperCrew Sound-Sub box enclosure

Created By:

Malibu Customz
Knoxville, TN
MALIBUCUSTOMZ.COM