1940 Ford 1/2 Ton Pick Up Truck, Collector Cars. on 2040-cars

A "now" driver.  If it doesn't start in 10 seconds (cold start, or running temperature), $500 off agreed sell price.

BODY/PAINT: Very solid frame & body (unrestored; "farmer" respectfully kept condition).  That means, didn't push/pull a tractor or push the fence down with it.  Couple scratches, dings, decent paint job years ago with some non-peeling crackle.  Magnet sticks to everything-all areas of both doors, etc, etc.  No accidents.  Doors do not fly open hitting bumps or turning corners at 90MPH (of course kidding about cornering @ 90mph, but not about doors staying closed on all cornering).

MECHANICALS: Yes, truly starts in 10 seconds or less.  NO oil burn smoke *anytime*.  Clutch never slips.  Never runs hot (does have an auxillary electric cooling fan, but I have never had to turn it on even in Florida scorch time of day).  Old tranny is a slow top loader floor shifter, as was expected from new.  Brakes are safe.  Has an electric fuel pump (w/mechanical in place also as just show).  Steering box is smooth original with minimal play ( even new in 1940 it wasn't el perfect tight) & no kinking/rough feels.  Tires are not dry rotted.  Could use a carb rebuild or removal & tightening of lower gasket screws at some point (little seapage on bottom; doesn't effect performance).  No other over-all system leaks as of this writing.  Roll up windows work good.  Cowl vent opens for that 1940 A/C.

ELECTRICS: No shorts.  New battery 4 days ago (old one had 2 bad cells).  All lights work except maybe dash gauge lights.  Oil, charge & added temp gauges work. 

INTERIOR: New (a pinch of upgrade) seat; cardboard surrounds; interior light added (again, pinch of upgrade); mat; glass, etc.

New jeweled/chrome exhaust tips.  All glass seals fairly new.    

OWNERSHIP:  requires a knowledge of market, old vehicle mechanicals, & the ability to decide on unique time capsule ownership worth paying for.  All others need not apply.  If you want a hot rodded, or "up graded" modernized rendition-need NOT apply.  For your viewing pleasure, seller, Howard.  Call for a GOOD TIME ANTIQUE TRUCK: 904-881-3495.  You will not be dissappointed (& if you are looking at these type of relics-won't miss the purchase money; you & your heirs won't be dissappointed).  As a great philosopher "Howard" once said: "Time for another time machine". 

*If u want to own it, gotta step up to the plate & home run it".  This is the lowest priced "nice/usable" 1/2 ton on market (believe it or not).  Most of you know, what most are expecting depending on conditon of each truck.  Doesn't matter how long you wait, the price will still be more than mine.  If its restored its $40k.  If its a project drive it next year (maybe).  If its a correctly & nicely done hot rod, its $40k  Make sure the frame is good on others in this period (especially projects; prepare for new frame or cut & paste welding of 2 frames.).  They tended to rust up & over the rear axle big time (collapsable potentials).  My 1940 for sale has NONE of these frame problems, or make-shift frame support repairs.     

Buyer: take as long as you want to contemplate ownership.  The truck will not desintegrate for at least  300 more years, give or take 100 years..........................  

No "second chance offer" at the end of this auction.