Vehicle Description
1947 Ford Pickup Truck
Early on in the history of Ford Motor Company a noticeable
lowercase "e" completed the curl at the back of the cursive F on
the Ford name. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison both had winter estates
in Ft. Meyers, Florida and shared ideas and cigars. One Idea that
would make Ford a real innovator was the concept of the assembly
line. This original idea came from Edison and in deference to him
and his idea, Henry Ford honored him in his early logo with that
"e" on the curl, and as they say the rest is history!
On a summer trip to Maine, the owner of this truck happened upon a
fabrication shop owned by one of the best dirt track drivers in
Maine. The driver, now fabricator, painstakingly pieced together
various parts and yielded the final creation, that can best be
described as an amalgamation turned art rod. Beautiful lines,
excellent fit and finish and power to spare, make this "Ford"
pickup truck a one of a kind piece that will attract attention,
make some noise, provide easy in and out for driver and passenger
and have plenty of room in the back for groceries.
Exterior
A multi clear coat Viper Red covers the exterior of the steel body
and provides a playing field for a pair of 1953 Buick headlights
mounted on angle. A chrome custom front bumper frames the 1953
Chevy grille area and gives the front of this truck its unique
look. A 1947 Ford hood and cab are highlighted by hand painted
Florida orange pin striping. The split screen front windshield is
divided by a sparkling chrome divider. Custom fabricated running
boards that connect 1947 Ford front fenders to 1955 Chevy fenders
are adorned with 2 chrome diamond plate grip steps. A Chevy bed has
been completely re-done with solid oak boards separated by chrome
metal mounting strips. The rear tailgate is airbrushed with a
custom Eagle holding arrows and an olive branch in his talons and
is bordered by a blue ribbon emblazoned with "Liberty". Black steel
wheels with chrome trim rings, and a chrome bullet center cap
complete the look.
Interior
Stitched black leather covers the headliner, and rear window
surround and stereo speakers fit neatly into the stitched leather
panels. Nissan black leather bucket seats fit comfortably into the
cabin space, and are surrounded by the leather headliner, as well
as Viper red painted door panels, and painted metal dash. A Lacarra
banjo style steering wheel, backed by an adjustable column, and a
chrome gauge instrument cluster finish off the interior cab space.
Aftermarket air conditioning, and a hidden AM/FM radio, and a long
shifter for the automatic transmission are creature comforts for
this unique truck.
Drivetrain
A 305ci V8 engine is coupled with a 700 R4 4-speed automatic
transmission, with overdrive, a S10 differential with a 3:42-1
ratio will plant you firmly into the leather seats, and provide
music to your motoring ears, via dual side pipe exhausts. Handling
is provided by the front suspension clip of an S-10 and is driven
by power steering.
Documentation and Accessories
This truck comes with a custom fit cover, a mounted spare tire, and
extra floor mats. A small plaque noting the builder and specs as
well as the vin number of the original hood and cab is mounted
under the hood and is watched over by a Jaguar hood ornament tucked
over the radiator.
If you are in the market for something unique, with creature
comforts, nice bling, and love the color red, look no further.
Truly a one of a kind design, built by a race car
driver/restorer/custom builder. Mechanically sound, a wonderful
blend of many different vehicles, coming together to turn heads,
and snap necks.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 100 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently on display.
This vehicle is 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.
