1948 Ford F-1 Custom Western Hauler
350 V8 • Turbo 400 Automatic • Power Steering • Power Disc Brakes
This 1948 Ford F-1 is anything but your typical restored pickup. Built with a unique Western Hauler-style setup, custom paint, modernized running gear, and plenty of attitude, this one-of-a-kind Ford combines classic postwar styling with the drivability and stance of a custom-built cruiser.
The body is finished in a striking deep metallic red with custom black fade accents, gold pinstriping, and hand-laid custom graphics throughout. The paintwork carries into the hood, doors, cab, and rear hauler bed, giving the entire truck a cohesive custom appearance. Chrome trim, polished wheels, dual mirrors, auxiliary front lights, and a lowered stance complete the look.
Under the hood is a mild-built Chevrolet 350 cubic-inch V8 that runs strong and is paired with a freshly rebuilt Turbo 400 automatic transmission. Power steering and power-assisted front disc brakes make this vintage Ford considerably easier and more enjoyable to drive than a stock 1948 pickup.
The truck is reportedly mounted on a later-model one-ton chassis, believed to be a Dodge one-ton frame, providing a heavier-duty foundation beneath the vintage Ford body. The custom Western Hauler bed is finished with extensive polished diamond plate, integrated rear fenders, custom taillights, mud flaps, a receiver hitch, and a large diamond-plate storage/tool box behind the cab.
Inside, the original-style Ford dashboard has been updated while retaining much of its vintage character. The truck features aftermarket auxiliary gauges, an upgraded steering wheel, floor-mounted automatic shifter, modern stereo, carpeting, and a custom black leather seating arrangement with integrated seat belts. The combination gives the interior a comfortable driver-oriented feel without taking away from the character of the original cab.
Features & Highlights:
1948 Ford F-1 Pickup
Custom Dually Western Hauler-style build
Mild-built Chevrolet 350 V8
Freshly rebuilt Turbo 400 automatic transmission
Power steering
Power disc brakes
Later-model one-ton chassis
Reportedly built on a Dodge one-ton frame
Custom deep red metallic paint
Black fade accents
Gold pinstriping
Custom hand-painted graphics
Custom diamond-plate hauler bed
Diamond-plate bed floor and bed rails
Large diamond-plate storage/tool box
Custom rear fenders
Custom LED-style rear lighting
Receiver hitch
Polished custom wheels
Chrome front bumper and grille trim
Dual exterior mirrors
Auxiliary front driving/fog lights
Aftermarket steering wheel
Auxiliary gauges
Floor-mounted automatic shifter
Modern stereo
Custom black leather seating
Integrated seat belts
Carpeted interior
Runs and drives well
This is the type of truck that gets attention everywhere it goes. It has the unmistakable face of a 1948 Ford combined with a custom hauler body, big polished wheels, tasteful pinstriping, and a drivetrain built to actually be enjoyed.
Whether you're looking for a unique cruise-in truck, show vehicle, promotional vehicle, or simply something completely different from the traditional F-1 street rod, this custom Ford delivers a look you will not see parked next to you very often.
