1948 FORD F1 PICKUP TRUCK

SUMMARY

2-year frame-off restoration
350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Custom interior
Vintage Air conditioning
Heidts front suspension
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Ford 8-inch rear axle / 3.70 gears
15-inch steel wheels

The vast majority of classic trucks that attend magazine shoots and national shows sport lists of modifications that are longer than the third volume of War and Peace. But, hile those extensively customized rigs are always cool to look at, his 1948 Ford manages to carry the same level of appeal without any major gimmicks. That's because, s we've stated numerous times, ld school pickups are timeless slices of Americana that'll likely never go out of style. The recipient of a 2-year, rame-off restoration, his F1 exhibits a level of quality that was simply unobtainable on 1940s assembly lines. Pairing a 350 cubic inch small block with a 4-speed automatic transmission and striking orange and beige aesthetics, t's sure to turn heads. And, f you're in the market for some sweet collector metal that can be driven, hown and fully enjoyed, t's exactly the ride you've been looking for!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Roughly 600 miles out of restoration, his fantastic classic has been meticulously rebuilt to meld all the innate appeal of modern street rodding into the grandfather of Ford's legendary F-Series. The truck's expressive body panels have been bathed in a rich coat of orange and beige 2-stage. Tastefully, hat 2-stage has been complemented with mirrored chrome, rnate emblems and polished stainless trim. Black running boards, wood bed and an LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp supplement excellent form with good functionality. Speaking of lamps, Ford" branded fog lights join tri-bar headlamps and fender-mounted taillights to provide excellent illumination. And details like polished mirrors, polished fuel filler, ainted tailgate lettering and shaved tailgate chains highlight the builder's impressive attention to detail.

ENGINE

Tilt this F1's hood and you'll see where tradition ends and convenience begins. Instead of sticking with Ford's original mill, he restorers decided that a dual-quad small block would be an excellent addition to the truck's hip looks, nd we can't help but agree. A perfect fit in its smooth engine bay, he spry 350 is almost as fun to look at as it is to drive! That dual-quad carburetion, hich happens to be proven Edelbrock Webers, its between a color-keyed Edelbrock intake and custom, ide-saddled air cleaners. At the edges of that intake, ast, CHEVROLET" branded valve covers ride on cast iron heads while an aftermarket HEI distributor shoots sparks through high-quality MSD Street Fire plug wires. Pliable V-belts spin a color-keyed alternator opposite a painted AC compressor. The combustion chambers breathe well thanks to stainless block hugger headers. A beefy radiator makes good use of a small TorqFlo pusher fan. A nice layer of Chevy Orange skin covers the clean block from its water pump all the way to its bellhousing. And show-worthy details, ncluding a chrome breather, polished overflow tank and a fabricated battery tray, re sprinkled throughout.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Crawling under this classy Ford reveals a clean chassis that's been coated in a nice combination of orange and Satin Black paint. The 350 funnels power through a tough 700R4 4-speed, hich is tied to a Ford 8-inch rear end and big, .70 gears. That drivetrain rolls on a factory frame, hich has been upgraded with a Heidts front clip. Turns come courtesy of modern power rack-and-pinion steering. Power-assisted discs and drums provide stops. A 3-inch, rue-dual exhaust system, hich is wired to polished stainless mufflers, uns the whole length of the truck. And everything rolls on familiar steel wheels, hich twist BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls around orange paint, hrome trim and hand-painted, Ford" branded hubcaps.

INTERIOR

When you pop this pickup's doors, ou'll find a stylish and comfortable cockpit that takes 'retro' to a whole new level. Top dead center, 2-tone dash hangs Omega Kustom telemetry above a Ken Harrison tape deck and controls for Vintage Air conditioning. In front of that dash, cushy seat hangs a tight, -tone hide over a custom speaker box. At the sides of that seat, ainted doors anchor traditional handles in front of tidy pulls. At the base of those doors, olished sills stretch clean carpet. Opposite that carpet, 2-tone headliner flows into custom sail panels. And in front of the driver, chrome, ilting column spins a wood-trimmed banjo-style steering wheel around a cool "V8" logo.

OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

A component manual for the aforementioned Ken Harrison radio

This super cool Ford is a rolling, oaring example of the classic, ld school swagger every street rodder dreams about. And with its stout engine, pgraded suspension and retro-chic interior, t's ready to turn all your classic car dreams into tangible reality. Why prolong enjoyment? Forget about building your own custom. This truck is available NOW, nd it's a turnkey piece that's ready to rock and roll!