Vehicle Description
1934 Ford Model 40 Pickup
"Ford Motor Company's 1934 trucks were only slightly changed in
appearance from the previous model year, though the blue oval logo
was notably added to the side of the hood. The stake body version
was particularly flexible. The racks were removable to ease loading
or accommodate oversized cargo. Ford's trucks were powered by the
company's flathead V8 engine." Thx thehenryford.org
For consignment, a 1934 Ford Model 40 pickup truck, showing 13,304
miles which are not actual. The steel bodied truck has been
chopped, channeled, and sports a 350ci V8 up front over a Mustang
II suspension set up and presents as an ode to old school, American
hot rodding, checking many of the boxes of the classic recipe.
Exterior
The orange on the body and bed also appears on the grille surround
and headlight buckets which are separated by an open engine
compartment featuring chrome dress up and impressive black headers.
Small flames lick the bottom of the body and just behind the door
while a flaming pinstripe rides the curve of the rear, (and only),
fenders along with the shoulder line of the cab. Moon style hubcaps
fit over 14-inch front wheels and 15-inch rear wheels with widely
staggered tires for that ultra raked look and with a late 2021 date
code, you won't need to replace them for a while, unless burnouts
are your thing! A visor up top, chrome side pipes down low, and a
carpeted bed out back top off the list of things that help make
this one cool ride. Imperfections include some cracking bodywork
down low and on the tailgate, a sizable scratch near the flames,
edge chips, orange peel, and some door fitment that is less than
perfect.
Interior
Button back black vinyl covers the doors while gray tweed and black
vinyl make up the bench inside, minimalistic in its construction
and backed by a padded wall and rear window with line graphics
etched in the glass. A GT steering wheel presents to the driver and
it leads to a polished wood dashboard that houses Stewart Warner
gauges that span to the middle after which a Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette
appears under a monogram plate. Gray carpet surrounds an automatic
shifter on the floor with some rough cuts and a button backed vinyl
headliner completes the well coordinated interior.
Drivetrain
Perched out front is a very clean and dressy 350ci V8 with an
Edelbrock 650 cfm AVSII 4-barrel carburetor, put into motion via a
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission sending power to the 10 bolt
rear axle. We have disc brakes up front and drums at the rear.
Undercarriage
A chrome differential cover highlights a clean underside with
minimal surface rust and some oil on the pan, flywheel cover, and
trans pan. A 3 link with coil overs make up the rear suspension
while a Mustang II front end occupies the bow end of the truck.
Drive-Ability
This cozy cabin is the stuff of boyhood dreams with a sporty
steering, indicator lights, and power underfoot. The 350 fires
right up and off we roll, nose down, towards the test loop. The
295/50R15's out back provide stable footing and this car excels in
the straight away with good power and proper tracking. Every
function in this thrilling, unencumbered ride works as they should.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
This is how it was done in 1955 fellas, only this time with a few
modern touches including a Mustang II front and a cassette player,
which hadn't been invented yet. This is a fun little ride you'll
enjoy tooling around town in, and it has the bonus of an open bed
in which to carry your cruise night essentials; folding chairs, a
cooler, your show sign, and an extra jacket or two for those autumn
cruise ins! Keep on Truckin' with this 1934 pickup that will set
you apart from the other, more common body styles of the era.
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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