What is it about classic pickup trucks that makes them so appealing? Is it their unpretentious styling, their rugged and reliable powertrains, or simply their ability to go where cars can’t go, to do what cars can’t do? Exemplifying all of these qualities is this 1949 Ford F-1—a truck as American as apple pie.
Although there are many old trucks available today that try to “manufacture” a similar look, this pickup is original with patina that is 100% authentic. Don’t be fooled by its unrestored exterior, however—this truck has been completely gone through mechanically. Powered by a 239 CID flathead V-8 and a 3-speed manual transmission, the engine was professionally rebuilt less than 100 miles ago and is ready to go. Other mechanical updates include the following:
· Conversion from 6-volt to 12-volt
· New wiring harness & all switches upgraded to 12-volt
· New turn signals
· New alternator
· New battery
· Overhaul of starter
· Overhaul of carburetor
· New belts
· New hoses
· New gaskets
· New dual exhaust with Smitty's mufflers
· New clutch assembly
· New front & rear U-joints
· New front wheel bearings
· New front & rear brakes
· New wheel cylinders
· New brake lines
· New master cylinder assembly
· Front end alignment
· New Coker radial tires
All of the mechanical work was completed in the last four years by professionals and totaled over $12,000. Receipts for this work will be included with sale.
If a 100% authentic pickup that is mechanically ready to go is what you desire, look no further than this attention-grabbing 1949 F-1!
