The engine bay has been upgraded to a Chevrolet 350 cubic-inch V8. It inhales deeper with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with added power as shorty headers feed the dual exhaust
We were still fresh out of the war in '47, and trucks had just resumed production. But since not many people could get the redesigned 1942 pickup before the war, and the F-Series would debut in 1948, this one represents a rarely-seen face in the Ford family. It even shows off the right post-war spirit with the return to chromework on the grille and accenting the hood.
The black interior looks clean and classic. But while this was born in utilitarian times, the interior does not reflect that today. You've been upgraded to a set of modern bucket seats with terrific bolstering. There is a jump seat in the rear also.
But the full appeal of a panel van is all that space behind the seats. The rear double doors swing wide, and so you can fit just about anything you need in the open cargo area. So this one could be adapted for everything from business needs to carrying your motorcycle. And we bet you're just thinking about all the tailgating potential.
