1949 Ford F-1 Truck on 2040-cars
Niles, Michigan, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:400 Chevy Small Block
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: F-1 or F-100 Pickup Truck
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 10,000
Exterior Color: Canary Yellow
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Canary Yellow/Brown/ Tan
Warranty: None
Number of Cylinders: 8
Very Unique 1949 Ford F-1 Pickup!!!
I am selling my 1949 Ford F-1 pickup truck. The truck was originally my father's and was restored in the late 80's and early 90's. A friend of his bought an old car wash in the early 80's and converted it into an auto garage, and the truck came was inside the building. My father built this truck to drive, not to show, took his time restoring it, and added his own unique touches and craftmanship to the overall look. The truck has been in my possession for over a decade now, and although I enjoyed it in my early 20's, life has become a little too busy to really enjoy it anymore and it is time to pass it on to someone else who has the time, and/or money, to enjoy it. It is an older restoration and needs a little TLC to be an everyday driver, but could also be a great project for anyone. There is a lot here to start with!!!
Some details of the truck have been lost over time, along with my father and the people who were involved in it and faded receipts. It was completed when I was a young boy, so I will try to tell you everything I know and can remember about it!
**I have listed it as having 10,000 miles, but the mileage is actually unknown.**
The truck comes equipped with a 400 Chevy small block and 400 turbo trans. To the best of my knowledge, the engine is out of a Stingray. I believe they were stock between 72'-78' to give you and idea of the engine age and where it may have come from. It is an automatic with a Hurst shifter...possibly a stall converter, but not sure. The engine and trans are still solid as ever and it sounds awesome with the Corvette sidepipes! I installed a new Weiand intake on it and it has a new battery. The alternator was tested bad, but I haven't had to charge the battery? The alternator bracket is not bolted to the intake like it should be, but enough gearheads told me not to worry about it. I couldn't find a bracket to match up with the new intake??? It has an old Quadrajet carbeurator on it and a points distributor. My dad had a plastic zip tie that held the ignition wires going to the starter solenoid off of the block and manifolds, and it broke the last time I drove it, which was two years ago. The wires and heat guards are a bit melted and frayed, although it still fires right up and runs, but these need replaced! I had to replace the transmission lines after the flare broke on one at the radiator. They seem secure and show no signs of leaks, but may need to be ran differently, or more professionally. It has rack and pinion steering and I'm pretty sure the majority of the front steering and/or suspension is out of a Mustang. I have no idea what gearing is in the rear end though? It has discs in the front and drums in the back. There is a problem with the brakes right now that I haven't had time to fix. The rear driver side drum appears to have a leak and the whole system probably needs fluid and bled.
The body is all steel, original, and pretty much rust free. The fenders may be from Arizona though. It was painted over 20 years ago and not the greatest. The paint is fading in some places, there is a run or two, and there are chips and such around the truck. To the best of my knowledge there is no bondo on it and there are a couple very minor signs of bubbling. From a couple feet away you can only see the larger chips around the hood and doors, and nothing more, but I am an honest seller! There is a lot of chrome on the exterior and under the hood. It cleaned up really well, but definitly has some spot rust after all the years. The only real "damage" to the body is the interior of the passenger door and frame, which I have included pics of. The last time I previously drove it and washed it, the drain hole in the door must have been plugged up and any water that seeped into the door sat inside the bottom of it. The metal is still solid, but is showing signs of rust and is discolored. The wood on the bed is still in really good shape! However the rails in between the wood should be repainted, as well as the yellow stripes in the bevels of the wood. As far as the exterior goes, the only other fixes would be the driver-side door handle, which opens fine from the inside, but not the outside, and the weatherstripping needs replaced.
The interior of the truck is fairly simple. The seat is the original, but was recovered. It is all steel and painted to match the truck. The original gauges are installed, but not functioning. As far as I know they are the originals! However, there are working gauges for the oil and water temp, and the voltage.
The tires and rims are in good shape. The rims cleaned up very nicely, but the Ford caps have a lot of spot rust. These tires are probably 25 years old, and although they have gone flat a couple times over the years, they still have a lot of tred and are holding air just fine, with no signs of rotting. The small orange lights on the front grill are out and the brake lights aren't working, but I believe this is due to the lack of fluid. I believe there is some sort of brake light switch on the cylinder? Not sure, but I will look into it. The wipers have never worked to my knowledge, but in all the years since my dad took possesssion of this truck, it has never seen a rain or a winter!
I have tried selling this truck locally, but with no luck. I had it posted on Craigslist for some time, but the only contact I really got was from scammers and lowballers! I am very motivated to sell this truck and if any potential bidders/buyers have any questions, want more pictures, or whatever, please don't hesitate to contact me. A mechanic friend of mine suggested I try to sell it on Ebay and so I'm trying it out. I have never bought or sold anything on here, so please disregard the lack of feedback. Like I said before, don't hesitate to contact me about anything regarding the truck. The truck is sold as is- no warranty implied or written. I am requiring a $500 deposit through PayPal within 48 hours of auction close, and cash only for the remainder at the time of pickup and title transfer. I have read too many horror stories about fake checks, money orders, and whatever....so if you're a serious buyer, then you will have the cash to afford this truck! The truck is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end this auction at anytime.
I look forward to talking and interacting with you if need be, and good luck to all potential bidders! I hope you will enjoy this truck as much as my father did, as well as my son and I! Thank you for the interest!!!:) -John
Cell#574-333-8117 Please leave a message if I don't answer and I will return your call promptly!!!
Please email me on here as well with any questions!!!
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