PRICE REDUCED $10,000! This is a one-family since new 1954 Ford
F-100 Ton pickup truck that has benefitted from a full body off the
frame correct restoration. This truck has spent its entire life in
California, Utah and Arizona and has always been rust free. We love
the correct Vermillion Red livery and the Ford Power King 239 cid
overhead valve V8 with overdrive. If you are looking for a
correctly restored original truck with exceptional provenance, this
could be the one to buy. The engine will need work as mentioned
below, this is the reason for the price reduction. This F-100 was
bought new at Milburns Ford on Anaheim Street in Long Beach, CA by
Ralph Lewis Pfeiler in 1954. Ralph was an entrepreneur that had
both a restaurant and a tire shop in Long Beach. This truck was his
daily driving work truck until about 1960 when he bought a 1958
model pickup. Ralph then gave this truck to his son Phil to use
while he was ramping up his air taxi business in Kanab, Utah. The
younger Mr. Pheiler used the truck to travel between California and
Utah and eventually just stored it until moving it to his new home
in Aguila, AZ in 1985. By 2000, Phil had commenced a comprehensive
restoration down to the bare chassis. Over the next several years
he completed its painstaking restoration back to its original
configuration. Included with the purchase of the truck is the
extensive documentation, both a trove of receipts as well as
wonderful photos of the work performed. All of its original
drivetrain and panels were restored and used. The ailing Mr.
Pfeiler has given us his collection of three vehicles to sell on
his behalf. The livery is finished in its original and classic
Vermillion red. The paint is of good quality with some orange peel
and slight debris. According to Mr. Pfeiler, the restoration is
accurately done to the best of his ability. The running boards and
original optional 16" wheels are painted a complimentary black. The
chrome and stainless trim are in very good condition with the
exception of a small bend in the front bumper that is shown in the
photos. The rear bed has been upgraded to an optional white oak
board rather than the original pine. The wood has been well
finished and covered with stainless steel strips. The interior is
well restored. The Gray and Burgundy vinyl was researched
thoroughly by Phil to be very faithful to the original. The seats
are correctly rebuilt with the original burlap and finishing
materials. The engine compartment and engine are very well
detailed. Its original Ford Power King 239 cid V8 has been
completely rebuilt by Roadrunner Engine in Phoenix. We have had the
engine tested and it will need to be partially rebuilt again as at
least one cylinder has scoring. This is the reason for the price
reduction to allow the next owner the ability to cost-effectively
rebuild it as needed. The odometer was rebuilt and set back to
zero, so the truck has been enjoyed about 1,500 miles since its
restoration. The three-speed with overdrive transmission was also
rebuilt. The four-wheel drum brakes and all suspension components
work well. The F-100 runs very well, but it does blow smoke that
can be seen in the videos. The State of California mandated decades
ago that a hose be fed from the valve cover to the air cleaner.
When the truck was restored they kept this modification. It is
believed that this is causing the truck to smoke and we will be
testing this by rerouting the hose. The truck comes with a cover,
the history file and photos as well as a trove of spare parts. For
more information and detail, please call, email or text Chip Henson
at 1.602.509.4776 or
[email protected]. The truck is
available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom.
