Vehicle Description
1929 Ford Model A Huckster Woody
From 1928 through 1931, nearly 5 million Model A Fords were
produced in approximately 15 different body configurations. The
1931 model sold for as low as $435.00 for a Roadster,
(approximately 22 cents a pound), to $625.00 for the Deluxe
Phaeton. What is a Ford Huckster? The "Huckster" was not a Ford
model, but rather a style of converted vehicle used in the early
part of the 20th century. Normally built by converting a pick-up
body, although most models could be used, the rear of this type of
vehicle was often fitted with a wood enclosure which had plenty of
space for wares. Normally, they had cloth or leather panels to
allow easy access to the rear portion of the vehicle which was
filled with goods for sale. In other words, this was a conversion
built expressly for peddlers, or hucksters, and used for delivering
small goods such as fruits, vegetables or what have you. This type
of Huckster conversion was prevalent on numerous vehicles during
the 1920s through the early 1940s.
For consignment, a beautifully completed 1929 Model A woody
huckster which was the beneficiary of a full restoration and having
started out as a 1929 coupe. This truck looks authentic with two
tone exterior, wire wheels, beautifully installed and stained oak
wood sides, vinyl interior, and a canvas roll covering the bed
sides and back. All you need to do is scavenge up some apples and
start your new business. This hauler also works on a 6-volt
electrical system, has a nicely restored undercarriage, and looks
the 1929 street vendor part. Fresh produce here! Get your fresh
produce!!
Exterior
Looking the part of a traditional steel Model A up front with its
tall rounded over cowled hood, featured in Valley Green, and black
painted fenders and running boards. A wonderful wide chromed
radiator surround with its standard non ornamented chrome topper is
flanked by chrome trimmed and chrome encased head lighting, and
dual chromed bar bumper in front. The steel front cowl and body is
bathed in shiny Valley Green and down below is very shiny black for
the fenders and running boards. All chrome and even the fuel filler
cap atop the cowl is mirror polished. The steel green painted
framed windshield is a fixed position unit and this Huckster is an
open cockpit design with no doors. From this point rearward the
vehicle makes use of plenty of stained and pristine looking oak
panels to male up the sides, roof framing, and bed and its side
panels above the rear fenders. It has a pickup style bed, high
sides, and canvas roll ups to protect your wares during a rain
shower. A full canvas roof is attached to the oak upper rails on
either side and the steel windshield in front. Out back, a single
tail light is mounted on the driver's rear fender and a short fold
down oak tailgate and rear roll up canvas curtain bring up the tail
end of things. Cream 16-inch wire spoke wheels are wrapped in
6.00-16 thin rubber tires and these wheels have a Ford badged
central hub cap.
Interior
A tree's worth of oak covers most surfaces of the interior seat
structure panels, bed sides and bed. Inside, a long smooth black
vinyl bench seat runs door opening to door opening and shows with
the cushy upper seat section. More wood makes up the vertical
surfaces of the interior and the headliner, which is furring strips
all looking like new. The full metal jacket dash fronts the bench
and is painted body matching Valley Green around a center chromed
"mask" style shiny instrument cluster. An original steering wheel
is mounted and extending proudly from this nice dash and textured
vinyl in black covers the wood and steel front floor. All good and
standard issue for this 1929 example.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a nicely restored 201ci 4-cylinder engine. It is
fed fuel by a 1-barrel carburetor and has a 3-speed manual
transmission on the back pushing power rearward to a 3.78 gear rear
axle.
Undercarriage
Extremely clean with varnished wood, steel black painted body
hangers, and running boards, all remaining structurally solid and
in good condition. Transverse leaf springs are the suspension down
below and mechanical drum brakes show up also on all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
This old gal fired right up running on all 4 cylinders, and as I
slipped it into gear, we were ready to take on the test track. It
has a nostalgic feel to the ride, nice smooth acceleration, a
wonderful sound, and good handling. Braking needs to be planned a
bit ahead, but works just fine and I made it to the local market
right on time, but nobody seemed to want to purchase anything but
the chicken nuggets I acquired from the McDonald's drive-thru. How
'bout dem apples!?
A nice restoration with a fine mix of Ford steel and well done oak
all rust and rot free, all looking good in the two tone paint along
with the highlighting chrome. Amazingly clean undercarriage, and
definitely meant to be a shower as well as a driver. Just do not
plan any open cruising down the highway at more than 40mph, you
don't want your fruit falling out and becoming road apples? Bah dum
dum!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
