Vehicle Description
You instantly know this 1949 Ford F-1 is a unique build just by the
vivid paint. But as you dig into the details, you're going to love
how this one respects the iconic style while also giving you
terrific upgrades. So check out the enhanced flathead V8,
five-speed, comfy interior, and all the other pieces that make this
a thoughtful custom build.
The Ford F-1 is arguably the best-looking post-war truck. While
they all have a basic industrial attractiveness, this example is a
cut-above because of its customizing. It starts with the bold
yellow color. Painting a pickup with a Corvette color will
certainly grab attention. The front grille is color-matched, and so
it gives the rest of the brightwork a chance to really stand out in
places like the bumpers, hood trim, step plates, tri-bar
headlights, and Mercury-style wheel covers. There are even bright
slates holding down the glossy lumber in the truck bed. You'll also
notice there's a hint of purple on the steel wheels and on the
tailgate that looks really cool against the vivid yellow. It's a
total presentation is the perfect balance of looking fantastic,
without setting off alarms to people that this is a non-driving
trailer queen. After all, this pickup was built to enjoy.
Not only is the exterior vivid, but arguably, the interior goes
even bolder. That's because the hint of purple outside was a hint
at the package inside that includes the carpeting, seat inserts,
armrests, and shift knob. It's a thoughtful style where the purple
and white are intertwined in details like the carpet piping,
seatbelts, and Ford V8 logo stitched in the seatback. This has
added comfort with features like a contoured seat and an AM/FM
radio. But the classic dual-spoke steering wheel and details on the
dash always remind you this is a classic truck. And the full
upgraded gauge package with speedo and tach lets you know you're
going to like what's under the hood.
When you open the hood, the dual diving coolant pipes are part of
the unmistakable style of classic Ford flathead V8 power. But we
doubt you've seen one built to this level before. It's a full build
from Goller's Hot Rod with about 9,800 miles on it. They took the
239 cubic-inch motor and enlarged it to 274ci total. Then it was
enhanced and fortified with a four-inch crankshaft, Isky MaX-1
camshaft, new valves (guides, springs, retainers), Motor City
cylinder heads, an Offenhauser intake, and topped with dual
Stromberg 97-style two-barrel carburetors. It's supported by a
12-volt system with a Powermaster starter, Mallory coil, one-wire
alternator, and an electric fan. This makes for one of the most
eager-to-run flatheads you're likely to ever experience. And to
help you fully harness that extra power is the upgrade to a T5
five-speed manual transmission. The suspension keeps the classic
Ford set up for a nice touch of the old-school feel. But they also
wanted to make sure the drive fits with this truck's new hot rod
style. So you also have upgraded power steering, front disc brakes,
QA1 shocks, and modern treads hiding behind those classic
whitewalls.
It's a Ford pickup that attracts a lot of attention, but the
enthusiast who will enjoy it most is the one sitting behind the
wheel. Make it yours today!
