Vehicle Description
Too much, not enough, or just right? This 1946 Ford pickup embodies
a lot of tricks, but remains totally streetable and even usable as
a pickup now and then. On the other hand, with bright red paint, an
aggressive stance, and strong-running small block V8 under the
hood, well, it's hardly an introvert. Either way, if you want to
get noticed, this is the ideal tool for the job.
The first thing you notice about this truck is how well the paint
works on the Ford's curvy bodywork. It seems to highlight all the
best-looking aspects of the truck, while simultaneously fooling the
viewer into forgetting this was ever a working-class machine. Of
course, a deep shade of red has always been a favorite among pickup
truck buyers, and few trucks wear it better than this. It hasn't
been radically modified externally, retaining all its original
trim, but the attention to detail is what sets this truck apart.
Finish quality is quite good, and while it does have some time and
mileage on it, the traditional look will never go out of style. Of
course, as a vintage pickup, the bed was finished with
super-durable diamond-plate, and the original tailgate still
proudly shows off its Ford script face. There's plenty of chrome,
too, from the wonderful waterfall grille and hood ornament to the
twin taillights out back that retain an old-fashioned hotrod look,
and all of it was recently refinished so it looks awesome.
As traditional as the exterior is, the interior is fully restored
as well and wonderfully subdued, offering plenty of creature
comforts in a stylish environment. Tan vinyl is a favorite of
rodders because it looks great and wears like iron, looking fresh
for years and years without a lot of effort. The neatly upholstered
bench seat provides plenty of room even for 6-footers, making this
a true 2-seater, and whomever was in charge of the upholstery
department when this truck was built did one heck of a job. Note
the matching door panels, the neatly integrated OEM door handles
turned on their ends, and the nicely painted dashboard. That dash
features two classy gauges from Dolphin, but other than that, it's
all stock and very presentable with glossy paint that matches the
exterior. Overhead, you'll find a neatly finished headliner that
matches the finish and quality of the seats and door panels. And
with power steering, a tilt steering column, and four-wheel discs,
it's a truck you could drive every day.
Simple is always better when you're building a rod you can drive,
which explains the 283 cubic inch Chevy under the hood. As the
truck has only been driven 1,269 miles since the completion of the
build, the engine bay is nicely dressed with chrome on the valve
covers and air cleaner. It starts quickly and easily, and thanks to
modern accessories, an Edelbrock 600CFM carburetor and aluminum
intake, HEI ignition, and other traditional power-building parts,
it should be plenty entertaining on the street with no worries
about reliability. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission feeds a
Ford 9-inch rear, which, along with the rest of the frame, has been
painted basic black to look properly heavy-duty. The front clip was
replaced with a Mustang II set-up with power rack-and pinion
steering and dual Magnaflow mufflers fed from shorty headers give
it that distinctive sound. Bright Eagle alloy wheels look racy and
enhance the overall smooth look, and wear 235/75/15 blackwall
radials.
This fantastic Ford is one of those customs that will keep your
attention for a long time after you've taken it home. Call
today!