Vehicle Description
This Ford F5 tow truck has been completely renovated mechanically
to be roadworthy once again! New brakes, ignition, exhaust, tires,
fuel system, all fluids, battery, and more! A worthy tow truck left
to rest in Oklahoma now lives again powered by a 1970s Ford 302ci
V8 and 4-speed manual transmission! A great head turner! The first
generation of the Ford F-Series truck came about in 1948, and lead
the way to Fords trucks success that continues today! With over
eight weight ratings available, you could literally find a chassis
for about any commercial application. Ford have dominated this
sector of the market ever since! Ford F5 Info: Offered here is a
1950 Ford F5 Commerical Tow Truck built with a stylish Butler
Manufacturing Company rear bed. It is finished with an older finish
of Classic White that obviously shows excellent patina today! Power
was upgraded using a more modern 302ci V8 and 4-speed manual
transmission while retaining the balance of the original
drivetrain, which includes the factory 2-speed rear end. Originally
equipped with a chain-driven PTO-operated towing apparatus from the
original engine, it is no longer functional today. So, it has been
fitted with a very sturdy, handmade boom for the time being but
should be considered for display purposes only. Additional features
include oversized front push bumper, functional flashing roof
lights, front spot light, roof spot light, and rear spot lamp, cab
lights, interior courtesy light, bed side tool box, driver sun
visor, and more! This vehicle was located in theKansas area where
it sat preserved for many years. After being towed to St. Louis,
MO, we had the opportunity to recommission this truck entirely!
Starting with six all new 7.50-20 tires & tubes, we had the wheels
refinished and freshly painted red. The brakes were all serviced to
include new master brake cylinder, all new wheel cylinders at the
wheels, front brake hoses, and fresh brake fluid, resealed gas
tank, new fuel pump & lines, new fuel sender, fuel filter, and
rebuilt Motorcraft 2-bbl carburetor, new front tie rod ends, new
kingpin bushings, flushed radiator & sealed, new coolant, new
carrier bearing, new rear axle seals, new ignition system to
include cap, rotor, points, condenser, spark plugs & wires, new
battery & cables, new exhaust system, rewired all exterior lights,
replaced front fender lamps and rear taillight housings, new turn
signal assembly switch, replaced the oil temp & water temp sensors,
and more! We finished the truck off with a full display of new
vinyl graphics reading Wallys Towing and Auto Service to bring out
the historic beauty this Ford F5 completely deserved! We are very
proud of the results and would like to offer it to another
collector to display with their private collection or take to the
next level of refurbishment. We find it ready to enjoy either way!
Please call with additional questions or to schedule a chance to
review in person!
