Vehicle Description
1935 Ford Model 50 Pickup
Hot rods first appeared in the late 1930's in southern California,
where people raced modified cars on dry lake beds northeast of Los
Angeles under the rules of the Southern California Timing
Association, (SCTA), among other groups. This gained popularity
after World War II, particularly in California, because many
returning soldiers had received technical training. The first hot
rods were old cars, (most often Fords, typically Model Ts, 1928-31
Model As, or 1932-34 Model Bs), modified to reduce weight. Engine
swaps often involved fitting the Ford flathead V8 engine, (known as
the "flatty"), into a different car, which was common practice.
This very special Model A Ford pickup has gone through a complete
frame off rebuild with modifications. The original engine has been
replaced with a 302ci V8, the interior completely redone and
customized, drivetrain updated and a new bed finished with plush 2
tone gray carpeting making it a bed you can use for hauling along
with taking a quick nap. Stunning paint, Dayton wire wheels and a
photo album of the build will accompany this 34,469 non-verifiable
miles truck as the title reads Mileage Exempt on this rodder.
NOTE: The vin data report for this vehicle shows the title as a
reconstructed title, however the Pennsylvania title does not show
that it is reconstructed.
Exterior
A nice application of bright dark red, how's that for a color
description?, mixed with a peppering of chrome best describes this
steel bodied, running boarded and fiberglass fendered 1935 rodded
pickup. A few flaws and imperfections can be seen upon closer
inspection, but overall the finish shows as show worthy. A red
finished shield style grille leads the way with chrome trimmed
flanking headlights and curvaceous fenders and the long running
boards are the icing on the cake. This build is retaining most of
its original look, save for some painting over chromed areas and
extra bling on the chrome bumpers. This truck presents with
straight panels, good gaps, sweet fenders and running boards, and a
beautiful bed. Speaking of the bed, it's over the top with red
painted sides and black vinyl tonneau, then a tuck and roll hobnail
cloth was installed with dark gray smooth cloth providing the
perfect highlights. We can't overlook the matching spare tire cover
and red embroidedFord inlay. Highly polished 15-inch Dayton chrome
wire wheels and staggered width blackwall tires ground the car and
add some bling.
Interior
Bed matching hobnail and smooth gray two tone broadcloth covers the
door panels and seats. The doors have a custom tuck and roll
pattern and a plush armrest with shiny handles. Speakers and more
red stitched Ford logos keep things interesting as well. The seats
keep the pattern and material with light gray hobnail tuck and roll
inserts and smooth dark gray bolsters and I'm sensing a theme here,
again the red Ford logo makes an appearance. The dash is matching
red, and has some real wood inserts attached for the glovebox and
instrument cluster surround. White faced vintage looking Faria
gauges are inserted into the cluster panel. A 4 spoke rally
steering wheel fronts the dash and hovers atop a polished column
and dash central holds the heater/AC controls. Nice medium gray
carpeting covers the floors in the side panels and other toe kick
panels and headliner are also matching the seat and door panel
cloth design and look nice and tight. Not to be overlooked is the
overhead console, replete with wood inlays and a JVC AM/FM/CD
stereo.
Drivetrain
Gasoline fuels a 302ci V8 mill with dual exhaust and feeds back to
a C4 3-speed automatic transmission. A Weiand intake and Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor feeds fossils and air to this blinged out mill
with matchy matchyribbed valve covers and air cleaner lid. A Ford
8-inch rear axle is on the back for tire turning and smoking
duties..
Undercarriage
Lightly patinaed, but mostly rust free black painted steel is under
this body and it is looking very nicely restored. The front end has
been dropped and shows as a Mustang II style front suspension, and
leaf springs are reserved for the back. Turbo muffler equipped dual
exhaust is on and exits beyond the rear roll pan with angle cut
polished tips. Power disc braking is on the front and power drums
for the rear.
Drive-Ability
All is very well with this rodded truck and it performed well on
the test track. Nice acceleration, good solid bias free panic
stopping, and nice handling for a '35 truck. Fully functional with
all items working as they should make for a fun hauler. 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.
An older restoration/rodding example, which is very tastefully
done, and remains timeless. A head turner, this truck can be used
as a hauler, as well have a secret life as a mauler!
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I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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