Vehicle Description
1951 Ford F-1 Pickup Restomod Black and patina exterior 239 CID
Flathead V-8 engine with Offenhauser intake manifold, dual carbs
and exhausts Three-speed manual and 3.92 gearing 114-inch wheelbase
4,700 GVWR and a 45-cubic-foot cargo bed The Bonus-Built Ford
trucks were the first post-war designs and the first to be
completely separate from the company's passenger car line. This
example is a 1951 Ford F-1 truck that was built at Ford's Kansas
City, Missouri assembly plant at 12th Street and Winchester in
1951. This truck was originally painted black but these days, it
sports an awesome set of patina. The truck's bodywork remains
largely original and the engine bay is extremely tidy and the
battery appears new. The truck has a 114-inch wheelbase and there
are 45 cubic feet in the cargo bed. This F-1 rolls on American
Classic whitewall tires, size 205/75R15 at all four corners. Each
tire is mounted to a red steel wheel with no wheel cover. The tires
and wheels are in good original condition and the red adds a
counterpoint to the patina of the exterior. Under the hood is a
strong running 239 CID Flathead V-8 engine with an Offenhauser
intake manifold, dual carburetors and breathing via dual exhausts.
Backing this engine is a three-speed manual transmission with a
3.92:1 rear end. Inside, the tan vinyl bench seat looks great and
the floor, headliner and three-spoke steering wheel have plenty of
patina. The roll up windows show cracks, the wipers are inoperable
and speedometer fluctuates. The instrument panel and inner door
liners are in similar condition. For 1951, the grille was restyled
with a large horizontal bar, moving the headlights further apart,
painted either ivory or argent, with either painted or chrome
headlight trim; the hood trim was also redesigned. If specified, a
V-8 emblem appeared on the front fascia above the grille opening.
The truck underwent several revisions, with the cab receiving a
larger rear window and updated door panels; for pickup trucks, the
tailgate was redesigned, along with the introduction of a hardwood
floor. The first-generation F-Series truck (known as the Ford
Bonus-Built) was introduced in late 1947 (going on sale January 16,
1948), replacing Ford trucks introduced in 1941. It had a flat,
one-piece windshield and integrated headlamps. It had a wider cab.
Options included the "See-Clear" windshield washer (operated by
foot plunger), passenger-side windshield wiper and sun visor and
Passenger-side taillight. The F-1 truck was also available with
additional stainless-steel trim and two horns as an option. Front
fenders were also restyled, as was the front bumper. The rear
window was made larger for better visibility, and a redesigned
dashboard featured an ashtray and a glove-box. Design of the
F-Series truck changed tremendously from 1950 to 1954. From 1948 to
1950, the grill was a series of horizontal bars and the headlights
were set into the fenders. For 1951 and 1952, the headlights were
connected by a wide aerodynamic cross piece with three similarly
aerodynamic supports. The rear window was wider in these later
trucks and the dashboard was redesigned. Competition to this F-1 in
1951 included Chevrolet's 3100 half-ton, Dodge's B-series half-ton
and GMC's New Design trucks. Buy this awesome Ford truck and keep
the body original, stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today and check
out this truck for yourself. VIN: F1R1KC13289 This truck is
currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current
mileage on the odometer shows 11,560 miles. It is sold as is, where
is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND
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