Vehicle Description
1947 F1 Pickup
Lots of changes were going on at Ford post war. There was a
concerted effort to make the trucks more comfortable and usable for
various applications. A new frame, new suspension and a completely
reworked cab were in development and introduced in late 1947 for
1948 release. Prior to these major changes though, the trucks in
1947 were essentially the same models produced prior to the
war.
For consignment, a 1947 Ford F1 pickup showing 10,251 miles, but
the true miles are unknown. Six inches make a big difference, (or
so they say), and this hulking F1 street rod has had its cab
widened and lengthened by six inches, and the doors were extended
six inches. The truck has earned a room full of trophies and will
come to you with a stack of build receipts.
Exterior
This once upright work truck is now a low slung street machine and
the distinctive vertical grille can be mistaken for no other truck,
now nearly skimming the road ahead. After the stance drops your
jaw, the paint is next, a two stage covering of a medium green that
is show ready with its nosed hood, shaved doors and beautifully
trimmed side vents. Then the wheels grab you, at least that which
is visible under the slammed fenders, 15-inch Billet Specialties
Vintec P589's with deeply staggered tire widths, tucking
285/70R15's in back. Stainless hardware now holds the tailgate
while teardrop tail lights hug the rear fenders, flanking the FORD
embossed gate, all in monochromatic medium green. The tan canvas
tonneau is controlled electronically and covers a spectacular bed
covered in amber wood planks and stainless rails. We talked about
that low chin, and indeed, the only imperfections are scrapes on
the underside of the front.
Interior
Style and taste are subjective of course, but we think the interior
is objectively handsome, starting with the ivory colored leather
door panels with brown velour inserts and a gold trim line and
billet hardware. Small brown inserts also accent the leather bucket
seats and colors are well coordinated with the dash, beginning with
the wood rimmed steering wheel on a polished column, glossy wood
dash plate, and gold rimmed, ivory faced VDO gauges lined uniformly
over billet knobs. The sidewalls continue the pattern of the doors,
including the gold trim and the floor is covered in clean woven tan
covers with leather trim. A Lokar shifter is floor mounted cleanly
dressed in a tan leather boot and polished trim plate.
Drivetrain
The mirrored firewall creates a show ready engine bay and the star
of the show is a 350ci ZZ4 V8 crate engine with a new Holley
4-barrel carb topped by a reflective air cleaner element cover. The
shiny motor is backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic sending power to
the Ford 9" in the back. Power brakes are onboard as front discs
and rear drums while headers begin the exhaust process.
Undercarriage
You know things are good when dust is the biggest issue on the
underside! It's clean and other than some typical surface rust,
unmarred. The custom frame is linked to a Mustang II front end with
coil overs and leaf springs in the back. Dual exhaust travels
through glasspack style mufflers, then turns east and west to exit
in front of the rear wheels.
Drive-Ability
On our regrettably short drive, we note the engine missing badly
and struggling to accelerate. We were able to test functions and
note the A/C is not working but all other operational items on the
truck pass the test! 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 a visually spectacular show truck that has many more
trophies in its future. Once you get the stutter worked out, the
sky's the limit for this near flawless '47. The body has been
trimmed and chopped 6 inches in some places, and four inches in
others. But it's still an above average build and proves once and
for all, size doesn't matter, it's all about execution.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
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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