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1950 Ford F-1 Truck Restored on 2040-cars

Year:1950 Mileage:1000
Location:

Burlington, North Carolina, United States

Burlington, North Carolina, United States

I have a 1950 Ford F-1 pickup that has been under restoration for about 5 years. The cab was removed and the chassis was sandblasted and treated with POR 15. All brakes have been redone and are power. Cab is rust free and was stripped and sealed and then painted with base coat / clear coat. Originally had a flathead engine but was replaced with a 351-Windsor and C-6 automatic transmission out of a Ford van with only 60K miles. It has a 8" Granada rearend and Granada front disc brakes. It has a Fatman rack and pinion steering system. It has later model Cadillac tilt-wheel and leather wrapped stering wheel. The original 6V system has been converted to 12V with some re-wiring taken place. All interior has been replaced with a new reproduction upholstery kit. All glass and rubber have been replaced with new parts. Has Ford Ranger 15" wheels with real good tires approximately 70%. Has original steel bumpers painted black. The front bumper has now been mounted on the truck. Overall the truck is "original" except for the drivetrain. All steel is original Ford parts including the running boards. The bed is original and the floor has been replaced with a piece of solid oak plywood grooved for the stanless steel strips. The plywood was stained and sealed although it got wet a couple of times and has now buckled in a few places. (see pics) New dual exhaust has been istalled from the manifolds to the rear bumer. Overall the truck is in good running and driving condition and stops but could use some "tweaking." The transmission may need a stall converter since it jerks when shifting from R to N to D and spins the tires. This was a suggestion from a mechanic who said the heavy duty converter is too strong for the light bed of the truck. The front end will need alighnment since this has not been completed since adding the new front end. The only other issue remaining is to complete some wiring under the dash and to the instrument cluster. I wanted to complete the restoration but due to family health issues I can no longer work on the truck. I will have a low reserve price much less than my investment. I hope someone can complete the restoration and will have a great old truck for a low investment. Thanks for looking and happy bidding!


On Apr-20-14 at 19:58:04 PDT, seller added the following information:

I was looking at my picture after posting it look like the paint is not like it really is it is because of the pollen i shoukld have wash it again.also some relection seem to show up on the tailgate and behind the cab but it is reaaly near perfect. the truck is really much nicer than it appears.and that is really the opposite of what you really see. just thought i would let you know.

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