This recent national award winner was nut and bolt restored to its
exact original condition. It functions as good as it looks. It
comes with a history as interesting as the truck itself.
It was owned and operated by Zook Motors, a Ford dealer in NW PA
that is still in business today. It remained in service until 1969
when it was retired to their abandoned body shop. It sat there in
the same spot until 2012 when Greg Rich Jr, someone who has
personal ties to this truck, pulled it from its 43 year slumber.
Greg's father was the sales manager for Zook's motors starting in
1954. Greg remembers the tow truck sitting in his driveway multiple
times. At 5 years old he was amazed at such an interesting truck!
At the age of 16 he worked at Zook's driving the tow truck, often
grinding the gears! In 2012 Greg purchased the truck and began an 8
year labor of love bringing the truck back to its original brand
new condition.
Awards: AACA Junior Award, Senior National 1st prize and Grand
National Winner. It won best Ford and a finalist for the
prestigious Zenith Award. These awards were recent, 2020 and
later.
EXTERIOR: It is the 5 Star extra cab which includes stainless
windshield trim, deluxe hood trim and some interior upgrades. It is
all original Ford metal. No rust or damage. Repainted its original
Alpine Blue color, it is smooth and glossy. The exact painted on
lettering was duplicated along with Ford decals on the doors. Every
weatherstrip and seal was replaced. All new glass. Any chrome or
stainless was restored. Original steel grill guard. It has its
authentic hazard lights at each corner, a gumball safety light on
the roof and a chrome spotlight. New reproduction tires still have
the nubs on the tread, restored wheels.
INTERIOR: The 5 star extra cab includes upholstered door panels,
armrests and twin visors. It is restored down to the smallest
detail. Look under the dash, look under the seat, it looks new.
Everything works: original radio, heater, interior light etc.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The original 239-100 hp Flathead V-8 was taken
down to a bare block and completely rebuilt. Every component is
restored to factory new condition. All new correct cloth wrapped
wiring. Reproduction Ford battery with a disconnect switch. Correct
hoses and clamps. Dual trumpet horns.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The original boom and bed were built by Mayday
Equipment Co. The boom and winch were rebuilt/restored and are
fully functional.
UNDERSIDE: The truck was stripped to a bare frame and every part
was sandblasted then painted. The brakes, steering and suspension
were completely rebuilt. A correct exhaust was installed. Looking
up at the motor it looks new. The 4-speed trans, clutch and related
parts were rebuilt. It has 4.86 gears in the rear end. A 5th
matching wheel and tire are mounted under the truck.
I love the truck and the story. This is the real deal, not a made
up or basterdized truck. It is fun and interesting; people are
drawn to it. This has inspired me to want our next exhibit to be
vintage work trucks. I will regret letting this one go! Rarely do
you find anything like this restored to this level.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
displayed in a museum. If interested in a particular car, make an
appointment with a salesman to see that car. Without an appointment
there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you buy a car,
your admission will be refunded, and you will be given a 1 year
membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
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Grill gaurd
Spot lights
Hazzard lights
Tulsa winch
5 star cab
Factory radio
Deluxe heater
