1946 Ford Truck, Pickup, F100, Rat Rod Project, No Reserve on 2040-cars

Up for auction is my 1946 Ford "rat rod" pickup.  This truck was purchased by me in June 2013 and it was my intention to upgrade the truck to my taste as I owned it.  Unfortunately a few weeks after my purchase my wife and I decided to separate.  Our divorce is now final so it's time to move it out of the garage and to let someone else enjoy it.  When I purchased the truck it was running and driving.  The motor was a mildly built 355 Chevy and the transmission was a Saginaw 4-speed mated to a Hurst ram rod shifter.  Since July I have already sold the motor, transmission, shifter, radiator, and drive line. These items will not be included in this auction.

What is included is as follows.  A 1946 Ford pickup cab and bed.   Both have a really nice patina that just gives this truck a badass look. Doors are included but the hinges have been cut off. Rust is present, as with any truck of this nature, but previous owner has made attempts to replace panels where necessary, mainly in the cab floor.  Bed does not currently have a floor in it but it is mounted to the frame as is the cab.  Frame is made from a 1930 model A Ford that has been z'd in the rear and has also had a new front end and brake kit from Speedway Motors installed.  This kit alone retails for $950.00  and to find out more info on what is included in the kit here is a link to the item on Speedway Motors.  http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Ford-Wilwood-Front-Brake-and-Steering-Kits-48-Inch-Axle,36236.html  Also up front is a set of fiction shocks and a vega steering box.  Frame has been freshly painted and shows no sign of abuse and the Small Block Chevy motor mounts are still present. Front grille also looks good as well as the front headlamps. Rear end is a 8.5 10 bolt from a S-10 with 3.54 gears installed, rear brakes are drum.  Rear wheels are 15x10 Cragar with Firestone Drag Slicks. Electric fuel pump is present but both fuel and brake lines have been removed.  All wiring from the truck has been removed because I was going to replace it with a kit from Painless Wiring that I bought from Speedway Motors.  I have since then returned this item.  Interior is bare bones to say the least.  All glass and gauges have been removed.  New seat sliders have been ordered but not installed.  Waiting for the new owner to decide his desired mounting location.  Steering column and steering wheel are both present with the steering wheel having a quick disconnect feature.  Clutch, brake, and gas pedals are included but have not been reinstalled at this time.  This truck will roll and steer but you will need to provide at least a 15 inch set of Chevy bolt pattern wheels in order to be able to load it onto a trailer.  This truck originally came with spindle mount front wheels which explains why I spent $1000.00 to put disk brakes on it. Truck will need completing. Most items that are installed are mocked up on the truck, so it would be in your best interest to check torque before final assembly on all bolts. I'm sure I'm forgetting some items so I would highly recommend anyone truly interested at this truck to view it before the auction ends.  Anything else I can think of or find laying around that goes with this truck will be included in the auction. This is a rat rod and a project on top of that.  So do not compare it to your wife's Camry or expect it to be flawless.  Work and money will be needed to complete it. All sales are final, with no warranty expressed or implied. Bid with confidence because I pride myself on my 100% feedback that I've been able to maintain for the last seven years.  This truck comes with a clear Indiana title.  Where my wife filed for divorce so soon after I bought the truck I never bothered putting it in my name.  Title has been signed by the previous owner, just waiting on whoever new buys it to add their name to it.  Prefer local pickup but shipping must be arraigned at the buyers expense.  Truck will not leave my possession until all funds have cleared.  No exceptions.  $250.00 non refundable deposit due immediately at auction end, balance to be paid in full within 7 days. This is a NO RESERVE auction so bid to win!  F.Y.I. Included at the end of the picture gallery is what the truck looked like when I got it and to show the potential it has.