Vehicle Description
Too much, not enough, or just right? This 1946 Ford pickup embodies
a lot of tricks, but remains totally streetable and even usable as
a pickup now and then. On the other hand, with bright red paint, an
aggressive stance, and strong-running small block V8 under the
hood, well, it's hardly an introvert. Either way, if you want to
get noticed, this is the ideal tool for the job.
The first thing you notice about this truck is how well the paint
works on the Ford's curvy bodywork. It seems to highlight all the
best-looking aspects of the truck, while simultaneously fooling the
viewer into forgetting this was ever a working-class machine. Of
course, red has always been a favorite among pickup truck buyers,
and few trucks wear it better than this. It hasn't been radically
modified externally, retaining all its original trim, but the
attention to detail is what sets this truck apart. Finish quality
is quite good, and while it does have some time and mileage on it,
the traditional look will never go out of style. Of course, as a
vintage pickup, the bed was finished with fresh lumber and
beautifully stained to show off the grain, and the original
tailgate still proudly shows off its Ford script face. There's
plenty of chrome, too, from the wonderful waterfall grille and hood
ornament to the twin Model A taillights out back that retain an
old-fashioned look, and all of it was recently refinished so it
looks awesome.
Yet as traditional as the exterior is, the interior is highly
modified and wonderfully subdued, offering plenty of creature
comforts in a stylish environment. Tan leather is a favorite of
rodders because it looks great and wears like iron, looking fresh
for years and years without a lot of effort. Twin bucket seats
replace the original bench, making this a true 2-seater, and
whomever was in charge of the upholstery department when this truck
was built did one heck of a job. Note the sculpted door panels, the
neatly integrated OEM door handles turned on their ends, and the
nicely finished dashboard. That dash features a full array of
gauges from Classic Instruments, as well as a Jensen
AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, neatly installed A/C vents, and original
garnish moldings at the base of the windshield. Overhead, you'll
find not only a neatly finished headliner but a very cool neon dome
light that transforms the interior at night. And with power
windows, a tilt steering column, and Air Ride, it's a truck you
could drive every day.
Simple is always better when you're building a rod you can drive,
which explains the 283 cubic inch Chevy under the hood. Despite
being a few years old, the engine bay is nicely dressed with
polished aluminum on the valve covers and air cleaner. It starts
quickly and easily, and thanks to modern accessories, an oversized
radiator, and other traditional power-building parts, it should be
plenty entertaining on the street with no worries about
reliability. A 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission feeds a Ford
9-inch rear, which, along with the rest of the frame, has been
painted basic black to look properly heavy-duty. The front clip was
replaced with an independent setup with rack-and pinion steering
and dual glasspack-style mufflers give it that distinctive sound.
Polished aluminum wheels look racy and enhance the overall smooth
look, and wear 225/70/15 front and 255/70/15 rear radials.
This fantastic Ford is one of those customs that will keep your
attention for a long time after you've taken it home. Call
today!
