Vehicle Description
1934 Ford 1-1/2 Ton Pickup
The Ford Model BB had longer wheelbases of 131.5 or 157 in. a
reinforced frame, heavy duty transmissions and axles, and bigger
wheels. Wire wheels were standard on the light duty cars, the
heavier got steel wheels, (some of them dual on the rear axle).
There was a separate catalog offering popular body styles, rolling
chassis or chassis and cab. Many local coach builders offered their
coachwork to customers in need of more specific solutions. During
the Depression, also ambulances, hearses, or fire trucks found
their way to budget-minded communities and organizations.
For consignment, a cab off frame full restoration now showing in
black and dark purple (eggplant?), a modified flathead 8BA V8, and
a modern WIFI radio, and killer sound system in the cab.
Exterior
A dual rear wheel with a larger axle, and dual leaf springs on
back. A wide frame has a flat wood bed on top and it's painted in
black. Sitting proudly on top of the bed are 2 custom fabricated
metal toolboxes and just behind the cab is a wood steamer trunk.
The all steel like new looking cab is bathed in eggplant dark
purple bordering on black metallic, has shiny handles and well
minded gaps. Moving forward the hood cowl has been removed although
the radiator surround remains and is also in eggplant. Nicely
curved black painted fenders flank the radiator, house the
headlights, and gracefully lower themselves to form a running board
that ends at the back of the cab. All steel chromed lug and center
capped wheels in 20-inch form are on all 4 corners, and the rear
being dual wheels. The front bumper shows some dulling, and the
black front radiator has the iconic Ford V8 logo famous from this
period.
Interior
Inside simplicity and utilitarian abounds. Black vinyl covers the
door panels, and toe kick sides as well as the headliner. Saddle,
(dark tan), vinyl covers the single bench which is fronted by the
bog steering wheel and metal dash with an oval gauge panel. Several
aftermarket black faced white lettered chrome bezel round gauges
hang below the dash. These include a tachometer, oil pressure,
water temp, and a modern speedo to drivers right. Like new black
textured rubber flooring covers the bottom and a long stemmed red
skull topped shifter reaches for the driver. Round pedals and a
floor starter are noted.
Drivetrain
Underneath the open cowl hood, (no cowl), is a 239ci V8 Flathead
8BA engine. It now has Offenhauser heads and dual 1-barrel carbs to
feed it fossils and air. The original transmission is on the back
and it's a 4-speed non synchronized manual. Looking at the big rear
pumpkin, we see it houses 3.54 gears.
Undercarriage
Solid steel which has been blasted and repainted black is looking
like new. Double leaf springs for the back and transverse leaf
springs for the front. Nice like new mechanical drum brakes are
looking big and good! A dual Turbo muffler exhaust is now oil, and
a shout to the bed upper and undercarriage it has been satin black
and has been lined for the grain to accentuate to its maximum
potential because it is oak.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and it runs great. Easy shifting and you can do it
without double clutching on the upshift if you are gentle with the
non-synchromesh box. No power steering so you'll have to pull on
that big wheel in a tight spot! Provisions for heater are there but
it is not hooked up.
A nicely restored 1-1/2 ton pickup in flat bed form. Custom
toolboxes and a steamer trunk add some extra storage, and the
interior is nicely appointed with the extra gauges. The Flathead V8
is not too shabby either! Blow the horn!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.