Vehicle Description
1936 Ford Pickup
The 1935 Ford pickup was the first year for the new body style. It
was taller and more defined than in previous years. The cabs were
no longer bolted together using wood for a sub-structure. They were
a one-piece cab. The visor on the cab would disappear as would the
square cabs. The beds increased to 69 inches of load length. In
1935 the spare tire was mounted on the side of the bed, this was a
first for Ford and would continue for 14 years. The 221ci Flathead
V8 was producing a whopping 85hp. The wheelbase was stretched to
112 inches. For those who thought the rear sliding back glass was a
product of the 80's, think again. It was introduced as an option in
1935, although very few farmers saw the value, so in 1947 the idea
was dropped.
For consignment hailing from Massachusetts, and put into the
capable hands of a former Pratt and Whitney engineer for its
revival, we have all Henry steel, nicely painted, and looking like
a show piece as well as winning awards while doing so. Powered by a
Flathead V8 this nimble mind 30's truck is a nice find, and we are
pleased to have it taking up space in our hallowed former outlet
mall halls. We give you the 1936 Ford Pickup. Here, utility and
elegance meet up.
Exterior
A two tone color paint job is always adding interest to these
exterior fender vehicles, and this one is definitely an eye
catcher. With its black surrounded shield styled vertical ribbed
grille and curvaceous undulating exterior mounted fenders connected
by a convenient running board, it gives access to the sides of the
bed. These black fenders frame wide white wrapped artillery wheels
painted black with a Art Deco styled V8 logo chromed moon cap in
the center. This includes the fender mounted spare on the
passenger's side added as a 5th wheel and providing an ever ready
spare. Behind the black surrounded grille is a deep red painted
cowled hood with side venting and a large blue oval badge and the
V8 designation. Nicely fabricated rounded over cab design has a
clear view out the rear glass and sports a stalk round rear view
side mirror and a pristine entry handle. A steel sided rolled bed
in red is contrasting with the fenders and is nearly perfect in its
presentation. Lining the bed is nice warm oak with metal mounting
dividers and a solid steel tailgate with embossed stamped Ford
badging.
Interior
In keeping with the excellent yet utilitarian theme, a simple black
vinyl bench is sitting on a red metal painted box structure. Black
rubber flooring is covering all the lower surfaces and frost
pattern textured plastic is on the door panels. These create a
noise field for the door actuator and window crank to play within
and show off their shine. A simple metal painted red dash has a
center steering wheel panel with the gauges and these are
beautifully restored original gauges that have a very nice aged
warm tone to them. The big bakelite steering wheel is fronting this
dash and just to the driver's left, are 2 additional aftermarket
gauges showing water temp. and oil pressure readings. Covering the
pillars and headlining is more of the frost pattern molded plastic
which is virtually bulletproof as too scratching and heavy use.
Drivetrain
Under the cowls is a beautifully restored and detailed green block
221ci Flathead V8 engine. All the head bolts are shining brightly,
and hoses and wiring are excellent in their presentation. An oil
bath air cleaning system is covering the single 2-barrel carburetor
and the original green painted intake manifold on top of the block.
An original 3-speed manual transmission is on, and this throws
power rearward to a 4.11 axle.
Undercarriage
A meticulous restoration by that P&W engineer prior to our
current consigners acquisition, has yielded a showroom
undercarriage with pristine metal framing, body hangers, and
suspension parts. All bathed in a semi gloss black we note a
transverse leaf sprung rear axle, and upfront yet another
transverse leaf spring. Mechanical drum brakes are on hence the
artillery wheels to hide them from the outside view. Simplicity in
its X frame design, the red metal cab floors and the underside of
the wood bed, possibly have never seen wet weather driving
conditions they are that nice!
Drive-Ability
This truck started quickly, and ran like a champion good looking
award winning truck it truly purports to be. Good handling, and the
mechanical drums are strong stoppers. Smooth effortless shifting
gives the driver that 30's wonderful transmission whine you get
when accelerating up through the gears.
A great looker, simple but elegant interior, beautiful looking and
running drivetrain, and near perfect oak lined bed, what else can I
say but get here fast, as a truck in this condition will not be
here very long!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.