Vehicle Description
On the surface, building a truck as amazing as this 1949 Ford F-1
pickup may seem easy, but when you look at the details that make it
so seamless, you realize that a lot of talent and a big pile of
money were required. You could probably build one like this
yourself, but since it would take years and cost a big pile of
cash, why not just take this one home instead?
That two-tone black-over-copper paint is a great look on a vintage
pickup truck and while it was done a few years ago, it still looks
great thanks to the many virtues of two-stage urethane. On the
curvaceous Ford sheetmetal, the design seems to emphasize every
little detail and has a cool period look. Note the subtle eyebrows
over the wheel openings, the shoulder that extends the hood line
all the way around the cab, and the embossed Ford script on the
tailgate, all details that often get overlooked with ordinary
paint. The steel is all factory-issue, with no modifications, and
aside from a few of the usual signs of use, it still looks
fantastic. The running boards were painted to match the bodywork
and the bed is beautifully finished with a diamond plate floor and
spray-in bedliner on the sides, so it's still very usable as a
pickup. Nice chrome trim accentuates the best parts of this truck,
including the clean, smooth bumpers, wrap-around grille, and vents
on the nose of the hood that double as the latch.
A full luxury interior was stuffed inside the pickup's cab,
including a nicely upholstered black and tan bench seat that's
stylish yet appropriate. Simple black painted door panels made it
easy to get everything to work together and putting black carpets
on the floor helps to control noise and heat. The original dash
remains, augmented by a custom insert full of Dolphin gauges and a
Pioneer AM/FM/CD/iPod/Bluetooth/USB stereo where the original AM
radio might have lived. They created a custom lower panel that
follows the curves of the dash, so it looks OEM and houses stuff
like the A/C vents and controls, but largely stays out of sight. A
polished steering column and 3-spoke wheel makes it easy to get
comfortable in the driver's seat where you'll quickly forget you're
in a 60-year-old pickup truck.
A lot of credit for the high-end feel has to go to the 302 cubic
inch V8 under the hood, whose effortless power makes this truck a
true pleasure to drive. It's been rebuilt to a substantially
stronger spec that includes a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, aluminum
intake manifold, MSD ignition system, and long-tube headers. With
about 250 horsepower on tap, it feels like it could pull all day
without breaking a sweat, and looks like a million bucks doing it.
A few dress-up pieces like the finned valve covers and matching air
filter make it great to look at, and with a big 4-core aluminum
radiator, it never gets cranky in traffic. Underneath, the chassis
offers a modern front clip including power steering and disc
brakes, as well as a great-sounding exhaust system with tips that
exit just behind the rear wheels. An AOD 4-speed automatic
overdrive transmission makes it a fantastic highway cruiser and the
lowered stance is just wicked. Flashy Ridler wheels and staggered
205/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rear radials help with the high
performance look.
This is the kind of truck that few guys get to own, but everyone
wishes they could. Well, now's your chance, so call today!
