Lukasz Granicy is a master craftsman who owned and operated Needfulthingz Hot Rod and Fabrication Shop in Lancaster, California. a. His latest project was a three-year build that he named “The Coyote Truck.” The truck was based on a 1955 Ford F-100 and had been designed with a theme centered around its engine, a Mustang 5.0L 4-cam Coyote engine that had been boosted to 14lbs with a Kenne Bell 3.2 supercharger and controlled by an A.E.M. engine management system.
Lukasz had customized the truck with a one-off suspension that featured a TCI Engineering IFS and Fox shocks. He had fitted Slam Specialties airbags and an AccuAir e-Level ride management system that controlled the height of the truck. The truck was built to fit 20×8.5 and 20×15 Intro Vista II billet wheels with 14” Wilwood brakes. The engine made a whopping 750- hp, and it sent power to the 18” wide Mickey Thompson Sportsman tires at the back.
Lukasz had given the truck a unique look by using steam-pressed black walnut and curly maple with CNC-designed sections throughout. He had taken the truck to Status Motorsports for Carlos Munos and his crew to paint the “Coyote Brown” using PPG materials. The truck had a full roll cage, Sparco seats, and a Rockford Fosgate stereo system. Vintage Air AC controls and an AccuAir TouchPad added to the truck’s comfort, while an Ididit steering column with Billet Specialties steering wheel and Dakota Digital gauge cluster ensured Lukasz could keep an eye on the truck’s vitals.
When Lukasz banged through the gears with a Lokar shifter, he could feel the raw power of the engine as it roared to life. The truck had a unique suspension that gave it a smooth ride, even on the roughest roads. The exterior was stunning, with a chopped top and hand-formed pieces TIG- welded together. The truck had shaved door handles, rain gutters, gas filler, fresh air and side vents, emblems, and bumper holes. The grille had been TIG-welded, and the front valance redesigned. The fenders had been reshaped, and the truck had a custom roll pan. The Chevy Cobalt tail lights had been frenched, and the one-piece side window conversion gave it a modern look. The truck had a double-walled bed with radius corners and a steam-pressed variegated black walnut and curly maple bed floor that opened with actuators.
As Lukasz drove the Coyote Truck down the road, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride. This was his masterpiece, the result of years of hard work and dedication. It was a one-of-a-kind vehicle that showcased his talents as a builder and designer. And he knew that it would be cherished by its owner for years to come.