For your consideration is an extremely rare 1945 Ford Pickup truck. There were less than 20,000 of these trucks built and they were the first new trucks off the Ford assembly line right after the last military Jeep. You needed to have a business to purchase one of these vehicles, such as a working farm, sawmill, lumber yard, etc., these were not directly available to the public. This truck left the Ford plant with a mighty V8 engine as the first numbers in the VIN denote. There was still a shortage of rubber and steel after WWII so this truck did not come with a side mount spare tire.
This truck has undergone extensive upgrades. It has a powerful Flathead stroker V8 with plenty of hotrod speed equipment. The entire wiring system is new and has been upgraded to a 12 volt system. The truck fires right up and runs great with plenty of power and that great Flathead sound. The new exhaust is fully welded, mandrel bent, with Fenton headers and Smithy mufflers. The manual transmission has been completely rebuilt as well. Later model self energizing brakes have been added for extra stopping power and the axle has been adjusted for extra camber which results in better steering and return to center of the steering wheel.
The gauges all work and have been completely restored and a retro style Rocket tachometer has been added. When the gauges were restored the odometer was set to the original reading, approximately 42,000. I assume that’s the original mileage but due to its age I really have no way of knowing. There are many original accessories as well, a vintage flip away suicide knob, steering column flashlight holder, restored and functioning heater and a toolkit with Ford script tools. The American red oak bed has been hand rubbed and really compliments this truck.
With an aluminum radiator, new water pumps and electric fan the engine never runs hot. It has a high torque starter, Optima battery and an alternator that has the old school looks of a generator. The engine has been completely rebuilt with a 4" stroke Mercury crank, Ross dome top pistons, Thumper cam, Lincoln Zephyr valve springs, Edelbrock aluminum heads and intake manifold. The ignition is fired by a powerful MSD ignition system.
This truck has the modern amenity of an app controlled, JVC Bluetooth stereo with hands free calling, conveniently hidden in the glove compartment. It sounds great with a four speaker Mopar Infinity speaker system, also hidden out of sight. The windshield wipers have been upgraded from vacuum to a reliable electric Newport engineering two speed system.
I would encourage anyone who is interested to come see and inspect the truck for themselves. If you are buying this vehicle and need it shipped I can be available anytime to help load it with the shipper of your choice. I will not make shipping arrangements, that will be the buyers responsibility. This truck also has a clean clear title. Please feel free to ask any questions. I am not open to any trades. A bank wire transfer is preferred for payment. This truck is also listed locally and this listing may end at anytime.
Engine: completely rebuilt (less than 200 miles)
Stroker 4” Mercury crankshaft
Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads (vintage logo)
Thumper cam shaft with Lincoln Zephyr valve springs and adjustable lifters
Two piece valve guides with new keepers
Ross Racing pistons #80564 dome top with new pins and locks. 3.312 bore
Fenton headers with mandrel bent, fully welded dual exhaust system with Smithy’s mufflers
Aluminum Edelbrock intake manifold
Holley 4bbl 390 cfm carburetor with electric choke and Lokar linkage.
Electric fuel pump
Spin on oil filter conversion
Fluidampr wide belt harmonic balancer
Billet flywheel with new clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing
Transmission has been completely rebuilt
Power master high torque starter
MSD distributor with Blaster II coil
New water pumps and motor mounts
Razorback aluminum finned air cleaner and matching breather
Aluminum radiator with electric fan and stainless reservoir
Chrome radiator hoses, new thermostat housings and thermostats
Brakes and suspension:
Brakes have all been upgraded to self energizing units with all new USA made drums
All new brake shoes, springs and wheel cylinders
New emergency brake cables and hardware
New master cylinder and brake lines
New kingpins and front springs
New tie rods and drag link
Front axle has been adjusted for camber, helping drivability and return to center of the steering wheel
All four original Haduille lever shocks have been rebuilt and restored
The truck has been on a frame table and completely aligned
Brand new 6 ply tires, all four
Interior:
Rebuilt and restored original gauges (All gauges work)
Classic instruments Rocket tachometer
New firewall insulation and panel
New kick panels
Bluetooth JVC app controlled stereo with hands free calling installed inside glovebox.
Mopar Infinity speakers hidden under dash and behind the seat, four total
Fully restored functional heater converted to 12 volts with summer/winter valve
Original vintage flip away suicide knob
Original vintage column flashlight holder with flashlight
Restored toolkit with Ford script tools and pouch
All new door handles interior and exterior, new window regulator handles
New rubber floor mat and insulation
Electrical:
All new 12 volt wiring with 12 circuit fuse panel
New oil pressure, temperature and fuel gauge sending units
Powergen shorty chrome alternator
Optima red top battery
Steering column turn signal unit
All new battery cables, grounding straps and starter solenoid
New A-OOO-GA horn
Exterior:
Newport engineering 2 speed wiper system
Halogen headlights
New running boards that have been powder coated, front inner fender panels were also powder coated
New parking light and tail light assemblies
New chrome grill bar set
Front bumper mounted fog lights
Hand rubbed American red oak bed boards
New front and rear bumpers
Stainless hood hinge set
New hubcaps and beauty rings
