Vehicle Description
On the surface, building a truck as amazing as this 1949 Ford F-1
pickup may seem easy, but when you look at the details that make it
so seamless, you realize that a lot of talent and a big pile of
money were required. You could probably build one like this
yourself, but since it would take years and cost a big pile of
cash, why not just take this one home instead?
Bright red paint is a great look on a vintage pickup truck and
while it was done a few years ago, it still looks great thanks to
the many virtues of two-stage urethane. The shiny surface also
highlights the rather extensive body modifications that include a
nosed and decked hood with a custom vent, smooth fenders, shaved
bumpers, and a rear roll pan that works with the deleted tailgate
to make it look slick. Other details like the chrome grille and
door handles were kept in place both for style and functionality
purposes and the big FORD block letters on the nose will let
everyone know what it is. The running boards were painted to match
the bodywork and the bed is beautifully finished with an oak floor
and stainless rub strips. There are also '39 Ford teardrop
taillights, accessory step plates, and all new weather seals
throughout.
A full luxury interior was stuffed inside the pickup's cab,
including a nicely upholstered tan bench seat that's stylish yet
appropriate. Matching cloth and vinyl door panels made it easy to
get everything to work together and putting plush carpets on the
floor helps to control noise and heat. The original dash remains,
augmented by a custom insert full of VDO gauges while the rest of
the dash was smoothed just the way the bodywork was. A GM tilt
steering column and Grant GT steering wheel with a wood rim make it
easy to get comfortable and the Lokar shifter is a vintage-looking
piece that works rather well here. It's minimalist, but it does it
with style.
A lot of credit for the performance feel has to go to the 302 cubic
inch crate motor under the hood, whose effortless power makes this
truck a true pleasure to drive. It has less than 5000 miles on it
and doesn't deviate much from stock so reliability is excellent.
With about 250 horsepower on tap, it feels like it could pull all
day without breaking a sweat, and with Ford Blue paint, a chrome
air cleaner, and Ford ignition system, it almost looks OEM in this
vintage truck. Underneath, the chassis offers a modern front clip
including and independent suspension, power steering, and disc
brakes, as well as a great-sounding exhaust system with tips that
exit right under the rear roll pan. An automatic transmission and a
Chevy 10-bolt rear end with relatively tall gears make it a
fantastic highway cruiser and the lowered stance is just about
right. Flashy 17-inch wheels wheels and 235/65/17 radials certainly
help with the high performance look.
This is the kind of truck that few guys get to own, but everyone
wishes they could. Well, now's your chance, so call today!