Vehicle Description
You instantly know this 1949 Ford F-1 is a unique build just by the
vivid paint. But as you dig into the details, you're going to love
how this one respects the iconic style while also giving you
terrific upgrades. So check out the enhanced flathead V8,
five-speed, comfy interior, and all the other pieces that make this
a thoughtful custom build.
The Ford F-1 is arguably the best-looking post-war truck. While
they all have a basic industrial attractiveness, this example is a
cut-above because of its customizing. It starts with the bold
yellow because painting a pickup with a Corvette color will
certainly grab attention. The front grille is color-matched, and so
it gives the rest of the brightwork a chance to stand out in places
like the bumpers, hood trim, step plates, and tri-bar headlights.
There are even bright slates holding down the clean lumber in the
truck bed. You'll also notice there's a hint of purple on the
tailgate that looks really cool against the vivid yellow. It's a
total presentation that's the perfect balance of looking fantastic
without giving the impression of a non-driving trailer queen. After
all, the shining Ridler alloys look great with this radiant package
while also letting you fit a nice set of modern tires.
Not only is the exterior vivid, but arguably, the interior goes
even bolder. That's because the hint of purple outside was a hint
at the package inside that includes the carpeting, seat inserts,
armrests, and shift knob. It's a thoughtful style where the purple
is intertwined with white in details like the carpet piping,
seatbelts, and Ford V8 logo stitched in the seatback. This has
added comfort with features like a contoured seat and an AM/FM
radio hidden in the glove box. But the classic dual-spoke steering
wheel and details on the dash always remind you this is a classic
truck. And the full upgraded gauge package with speedo and tach
lets you know you're going to like what's under the hood.
The engine bay showcases the dual diving coolant pipes that are
part of the unmistakable style of classic Ford flathead V8 power.
But we doubt you've seen one built to this level before. We're told
it's a full build that likely has only about 12k miles on it. They
took the 239 cubic-inch motor and enlarged it to 274ci total. Then
it was enhanced and fortified with a four-inch crankshaft, Isky
MaX-1 camshaft, new valves (guides, springs, retainers), Motor City
cylinder heads, an Offenhauser intake, and topped with dual
two-barrel carburetors by Speedway Motors. It's supported by a
12-volt system with a Powermaster starter, Mallory coil, one-wire
alternator, and an electric fan. This makes for one of the most
eager-to-run flatheads you're likely to ever experience. And to
help you fully harness that extra power is the upgrade to a T5
five-speed manual transmission. The suspension keeps the classic
Ford set up for a nice touch of the old-school feel. But they also
wanted to make sure the drive fits with this truck's new hot rod
style. So you also have upgraded power steering, front disc brakes,
QA1 shocks, and modern grippy tires.
It's a Ford pickup that attracts a lot of attention, but the
enthusiast who will enjoy it most is the one sitting behind the
wheel. Make it yours today!
