Vehicle Description
This 1950 Ford F-1 Restomod pickup is one of those vehicles that
would be a smoking hot deal even at a higher price. A spectacular
nut-and-bolt build, it is expertly finished to a very high standard
and runs with fuel-injected 351 Ford power under the hood. Built to
collect trophies, it's also wonderful to drive with lots of hidden
goodies, and the fact that it has such a reasonable price tag for a
truck that was finished less than a 1k miles ago makes it is
absolutely amazing in every way.
We never use words like perfect or flawless, but you could spend a
lot of time poring over the beautiful red paint on this beauty and
not find any notable blemishes or evidence of use. The finish is
miles deep, with a luster and shine that only modern urethanes can
truly provide. That sheetmetal was expertly finished (and yes it's
all steel, with the hood, fenders, and running boards included) and
is super smooth today, along with excellent gaps and panel
alignment that can only come from long hours of tedious fitting and
adjusting. Even though there are a few custom modifications like
some shaved emblems and door handles, a smoothed custom tailgate,
and integrated real roll pan with custom LED taillights, it still
has that stand-up old school look that has always made these trucks
so darn popular. The cab looks practically new, showing off drip
rails that have probably never seen rain, and the slick bed has
capped and smoothed rails up top and beautifully finished wood and
chrome strips inside that make it look like a dance floor. You'll
think twice before you throw any dirt back there, although it's
still certainly capable of hauling, and if you look closer you'll
see that the gas tank was relocated back there for safety purposes.
The builder's wanted the slick paint to do most of the talking, so
there's not a ton of chrome and brightwork left, although the front
grille, bumper, and remaining trim on the hood are all is fantastic
condition, providing just enough contrast to make that finish
really pop. This Blue Oval Beauty is absolutely dialed-in.
The comfortable tan leather interior has a very modern feel, with a
fit and finish that you just don't expect in most vintage trucks
thanks to the expert job done by the pros at Mobile Toys Inc. The
tall bucket seats and center console/armrest unit were swapped in
from a late model, meaning that they're comfortable, supportive,
and have built-in 3-point seat belts for added safety. Custom door
panels were specially created to work with the seats and paint
finish, plus the tan carpets on the floor mean things stay quiet
and comfortable when you're on the road. And by now you've noticed
that killer custom dash, cool right? Uniquely molded and
tricked-out to combine the wrap-around feel of a late-model F-150
and the utilitarian layout of an F-1, it was beautifully
upholstered and then filled with chrome and billet accessories.
Inside that new dash there's a chrome bezel positioned directly
ahead of the driver, and it's filled with modern retro-style gauges
with soft cream-colored faces, along with a billet control panel
and vents for the Vintage A/C unit. The A/C is filled with R134a
refrigerant and blows hard and cold, and other modern conveniences
inside the cab include a custom steering wheel atop a chrome tilt
column, the B&M shifter inside the custom middle console, power
windows and remote doors, and an overhead AM/FM/CD/USB stereo
system. Up top the headliner is beautifully upholstered and smooth
and there's acres of sound-deadening materials that line the cab
and provide great noise and heat control.
Big power comes from a recently installed (only 867 miles on the
clock!) fuel-injected 351 cubic inch Ford V8 crate motor. Upgraded
with GT40 Iron heads from a 1993 SVT Lighting, a Fi-Tech electronic
fuel-injection system, an MSD ignition, and block-hugging JBA
headers, it has plenty of punch up and down the throttle. The
engine bay is ultra-sanitary with plenty of chrome and polished
aluminum components, exterior-matching red accents, and careful
routing of the lines and hoses to keep them out of sight. The new
suspension has been beefed-up with modern shocks, sway bar,
coilovers, power front disc brakes and power steering, along with a
Ford 8.8" Traction-Lock rear end out back. A Ford E4OD 4-speed
automatic transmission swaps the gears and a custom Borla exhaust
system gives it an awesome performance bark. Everything is highly
detailed, shiny, polished, and painted to look its best, making
this a truck that needs no excuses on the show field or out on the
road. Right-sized American Racing Torque Thrust wheels fill those
fat fenders using 245/40/17 blackwall performance radials.
Look at the details, the quality, and the components that went into
this build and then think about how much time and effort it
required to make it look this pretty. All that for less than
$60,000? You need to call right now!
