Vehicle Description
1937 Ford 1 1/2 Ton Flatbed Truck
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In 1937 Ford eventually offered its own platform stake bodies and,
of course, third-party builders have been making them for
years-particularly for trucks 3/4-ton and larger. In 1937, however,
Ford introduced special, stylized platform stake bodies for
half-ton trucks that incorporated fenders and raised the deck to
make it easier to load and unload from docks. It was a stylish yet
functional take on the reliable, practical old rack body. Ford's
short, 6 1/2-foot platform stake body (though the fancy fenders
disappeared) stuck around as an available option on half-ton trucks
until 1968 when it was quietly dropped.
For consignment a barn find 1937 Ford Flatbed with some snazzy
upgrades from the factory options bolted on. Dual rear wheels, a
chromed grille, and a 221ci flathead V8, and suspension that raised
the truck to be able to easily load cargo from a loading dock. She
will need plenty of TLC however all is there and awaiting your
loving hand.
Exterior
Time has taken some toll on the metal exterior with plenty of dents
and dings on virtually every surface. Some rust is noted but I
would call it slight overall. An all wood bed has faded and warped
over time. Running boards are well worn and allows you to easily
climb into this tall truck. Noted on the rear dual wheels it
appears the inside tires are slightly smaller than the outside so
we can see them floating.
Interior
Original dash sports original gauges and steering wheel. Door
panels are just the bare bones metal, gone are the door panel
covers. Bucket seats have been added. The rubber floor is well worn
and the original steering wheel sprouts from this floor.
Utilitarian would be the buzz word for the interior.
Drivetrain
Equipped with the larger engine available at the time, we see a
fairly clean and nice looking 221ci flathead V8. There is a single
2-barrel carb on top, and a 3-speed manual transmission on
back.
Undercarriage
Our lift was not able to accommodate this truck but we did put best
to peek underneath and we see good solid structural frame, body
hangers that have surface rust, and some more rotting of the
flatbed wood. Drum brakes are all around.
Drive-Ability
Unfortunately, we dared not start this engine as it does not have
any coolant in it, and we would assume doing so would lead to
disaster. As noted, the engine was at one point restored because it
shows no rust, and good hoses and spark plug wires.
Flatbed trucks were not the craze in 1937 and we do not have exact
numbers, but most were of the "stake body" design with rear fenders
in metal and single rear wheels. And at the time in the history of
this truck it very well could have been a "stake body", but it
remains unknown. We do know now it's a flatbed, dual rear wheel
221ci flathead V8 with a chrome grille. A project for the blue oval
truck aficionado.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
