Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Stakebody Pickup
"As paved roads spread into rural areas, trucks became common
sights on American farms. Farmers used the vehicles to haul
agricultural products directly to market, or to the nearest
railroad depot for shipment to farther points. The stake body truck
was especially flexible. The racks were removable to ease loading
and unloading, or to accommodate oversized loads."
Thxthehenryford.org
For consignment, a 1930 Ford Model A stake body pickup truck
showing 2,792 miles which are not actual. If you could identify a
vehicle for show that represents the most popular mode of
transportation of the era, combined with America's propensity for
hard work, and fit it with a more modern engine, then this stake
body is your ticket!
Exterior
A deep green covers the body and the Valley Green is accented, as
cars were in this era, with black fenders and running board which
for this stake bed, coordination visually with the substantial
black painted frame under the bed. Small amber marker lights front
a black grille while a laser straight polished ribbon bumper leads
the way. On the cab, a windshield visor keeps the sun out while the
rubberized roof keeps out the rain. Oak planks make up the bed and
while the stake sides still retain their honey color, the bed
itself and other skyward facing pieces are a bit weathered, but
fully intact. 15-inch wheels are painted bright yellow and enhanced
by trim rings and Ford stamped hubcaps and where you might expect
to see dual wheels in back, we have 29x15.5-15LT fat tires. A
couple of scratches and a paint chip are the only imperfections we
find on the front section of the truck.
Interior
Velour like gray cloth lines the doors and holds two pieces of
hardware plus a map pocket. Diamond stitching decorates the same
material on the bench seat with silver vinyl on the sides and
smooth cloth that covers the back wall to surround the rear window.
A Grant GT steering wheel lives on a tilt column which also has a
tachometer attached and fronts a body colored dash with a myriad of
white faced gauges, clean and tidy. Black carpet covers the floor
diverting from what would have likely been a rubber mat for this
work truck, but we're not complaining. The tall shifter rises from
the floor pointing to the headliner which continues the coverage of
soft, gray cloth.
Drivetrain
Behind the louvered engine cover sits a 302ci V8 with a Weber
4-barrel carb and a Ford AOD 4-speed automatic transmission sending
power to the Ford 8" axle in back. Yes, it's all in the Ford family
for this one! A few chrome dress up pieces and bright yellow wires
create a showy little powerplant while power brakes provide the
stopping energy and they are drums on all four corners.
Undercarriage
There's some road dirt underneath where things are generally clean
with minimal surface rust and no apparent oil leaks. The dual
exhaust travels quite a distance before meeting a pair of turbo
mufflers, soon after which it terminates under the bed. Suspension
consists of a 4 bar with a transverse leaf spring in front and leaf
springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
Unlike larger work trucks of the era, this one has a bed that does
not extend much past the width of the fenders, so as long as you
mind the front clearance, the back should be fine! And that's just
what we do as we take this beauty onto the test loop where the 302
delivers good power and the fat rear tires provide straight
tracking and surefooted grip. The brakes deliver more than adequate
stopping power. We note the high beams are not working but all
other functions on this 1930 operate 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.
Street rodded trucks are not uncommon, but rodded stake body trucks
certainly are! With those deep rear wheels and fat rubber, it takes
vintage trucks to a new level. It's very nicely done and needs
nothing to start attending shows, parades, or even hauling hay if
that's your thing! Will you be the next stakeholder for this unique
Ford? Let us know!
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
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
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
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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