Vehicle Description
Undeniably a head turner, this 1936 Ford 1/2 Ton pickup offers a
great combination of true vintage automotive nostalgia and a host
of well-chosen modern upgrades that promise to make for some
serious motoring fun!
From the ornate, shield-shaped grille with its unmistakable Ford
blue oval badge on top, to the bold curvature of its fenders and
running boards, some serious inspiration went into the design of
this venerable pickup when it rolled out some 80 years ago. With
its rounded cab, vented folding hood and extensive use of raised
steel as ornamentation from front to back, it's got a near art deco
vibe and yet with a very capable look to it. The deep red paint
sitting underneath well-applied clearcoat that gives it such a nice
shine wasn't an option all those years ago, but it looks great on
this truck, and provides a very effective backdrop for the chrome
of the front and rear bumpers, external headlight casings and
mirrors. Everything is fitting well, too - the doors open and close
smoothly and that distinct hood transitions into the cabin with a
nice even gap all the way around. In back, the raised Ford script
lettering, painted in contrasting black, is a really nice
detail.
The interior is decked out in black vinyl and represents a nice
balance of period-appropriate aesthetics and modern conveniences.
The bench seat remains in good condition, with a nice even surface
that shows no creases or tears, while directly below it is an
expanse of fresh looking black carpeting. Just beyond the tilt
column that's decked out with the same deep red shade of the
exterior are a set of white-faced Classic Instrument gauges that
occupy the space of the original equipment very nicely, providing
modern functionality and accuracy while still maintaining a very
era-appropriate look. Mounted underneath the bench seat is a modern
A/C system, certainly a practical creature comfort, that's in fine
form, blowing plenty cold and with conviction. In back, the bed is
lined with aged wooden planks between the steel reinforcements that
are well-sealed and sit flush.
The drivetrain on this '36 is configured with enthusiastic motoring
in mind. Unfold the hood and you'll see a Ford 351 Windsor V8
that's decked out with an Edelbrock 4 barrel carb and air cleaner,
a set of Ford Racing valve covers and quite a number of chrome
add-ons. Paired with a Ford AOD 4-speed automatic transmission,
it's a very strong sounding engine, giving out a nice throaty tone
through a set of aftermarket headers and idling smoothly. In front
sits an amply-sized radiator that's paired with an electric fan to
keep temperatures down in more challenging environments. The rack
and pinion steering makes driving a lot more enjoyable, taking away
the slop so common with vintage steering boxes and, with disc
brakes on all four corners, brake fade won't be much of a concern.
Another well-thought out upgrade is the suspension - those coil
springs in front and coilovers in the back provide ride quality
light years better than the leaf springs that came with trucks of
this era. This very cool and well-equipped vintage truck sits on a
set of 15" steel rims with chrome center caps, wrapped in BF
Goodrich radial T/A blackwalls.
If you're looking for a classic pickup with the looks to turn heads
and the features to make driving a real blast, you have to check
out this 1936 Ford 1/2 Ton. Call today!
