Vehicle Description
This 1949 Ford F-6 pickup is one of those awesome trucks we're very
fortunate to get in from time to time, you know, the one that you
always wanted and didn't think you could afford to buy or build.
Well, strap in, because this hauler is beautifully built, turn-key
ready, and one of the cleanest early F-Series examples we've
featured in years. Highlighted with its slick, bespoke paint job
and custom pickup bed, a comfy interior, and uber-dependable 302 V8
Ford power, this Ford truck is primed to fill that empty void in
your garage.
The 1st generation Ford F-Series pickups are arguably the
best-looking post-war trucks ever made, and there's almost nothing
you can do to make them unattractive (despite the best efforts of
many restomod builders). Fortunately, all the right stuff is here:
beautiful maroon paint, bright chrome trim, and a beautifully
finished wood bed out back. The paint color is unique to this Ford
- a combination of Scarlet Red from the Foxbody Mustang color chart
(Code 2F from 1989 to be exact) and several parts of Black - and it
looks very appropriate draped over the curvy, substantial 1949
pickup. It's a steel body, although fiberglass fenders and running
boards were seamlessly incorporated during the build, so you never
have to worry about rust in the places these trucks are
historically known for rusting. All the body panels line up better
than new, the gaps are exact, and the surface area is
laser-straight from any angle. Great bodywork typically begets
great paintwork, and the finish certainly doesn't disappoint, as it
was laid down to a top, driver-quality standard with nary an
imperfection to speak of. Other than a minor imperfection
here-and-there and some light swirls left over from car washes
(which could easily be remedied via a buff-and-wax), there's not
much to complain about. It still looks pretty fresh, too, with
professional workmanship throughout and a uniformity that really
looks great when shown off with such a deep, rich color. Those fat
fenders look smoother than new, that big clamshell hood fits well,
and even the running boards were so neatly finished you'll want to
jump over them on your way inside. Even though it's been driven a
bit, everything still shows exceptionally well, but it isn't like
those trailer queens that never see the light of day, so you won't
be afraid to drive it every chance you get. The chrome grille,
bumpers, brightwork, and badging were all shined up to provide a
perfect contrast to the dark finish, while the bed out back was
expertly finished with paint-matched side panels, black wood slats,
polished hardware, and a cleverly-mounted spare tire tucked
underneath a vinyl cover.
The interior has been modestly updated without losing any of its
vintage character. There's still a bench seat, but the soft black
vinyl cover is a lot more comfortable than the original, and there
are matching black carpets on the floor in place of the factory
rubber mat. The factory door panels were covered with custom panels
that match the seat, and billet hardware controls the door locks
and windows, and the inside of the cabin and headliner were all
lined with durable, black vinyl that looks incredibly clean and
insulates the cab from the outside world. The original dash was
painted to match the exterior, and the original gauge cluster was
swapped in favor of a billet panel filled with an array of Dolphin
digital/analog gauges that keep a keener eye on the upgraded engine
under the hood. The cockpit is framed by a handsome, thick-rimmed,
three-spoke steering wheel attached to a modified Chevrolet
steering column, and it's joined there by an upgraded gear selector
that manages the C4 3-speed automatic transmission below. Lap belts
were added for safety, a set of billet pedals replace the old
units, the heater/defrost unit works great, and a Pioneer
AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit manages upgraded speakers mounted inside the
kick panels and behind the seat. It's comfortable, stylish, and
easy to drive, just the way you would have done it if you were
building it for yourself, right?
There's a 302 cubic inch Ford V8 under the hood doing a great job
of moving the vintage truck and offers a great, rumbling
soundtrack. It's neatly dressed in chrome valve covers and an
Edelbrock chrome air cleaner, and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor
ensures that it's plenty potent out on the road. The block is clean
and tidy and it's dressed up in Ford Blue, a bit of chrome, and
fresh hoses/wiring/plumbing throughout. Underneath, there's a
Speedway Mustang II front suspension and it brings rack-and-pinion
steering, coil springs, and power front disc brakes, and there's a
9-inch rear end swapped-in from a '75-76 Mercury Comet out back,
and it's filled with 3.00 gears that allow for easy, highway
cruising. The C4 3-speed automatic transmission is the perfect
dance partner for the powerful 302 V8, and the soundtrack is
drastically improved with the help of a great-sounding dual exhaust
system that exits under the rear bumper and uses Cherrybomb-style
mufflers for a little added 'oomph'. 15-inch Rally wheels complete
the vintage look with shiny beauty rings and Ford hubcaps, and they
carry 205/70/15 blackwall radials with plenty of grip.
Look at the pictures of this awesome Ford truck but don't wait too
long, because dialed-in classics like this don't come along very
often, and they never last long. Call today!