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I have a customer/friend who asked me to find him a ‘49 F-1 and I spotted this on marketplace and the two made a deal. It arrived here today for a mechanical restoration and I am quite amazed at the condition, how complete it is. Even the tool box is laying in the bed. All 4 wheels have the original blue under the hubcaps. Truly a time capsule. Odometer shows 68k.

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That is a great looking 74 year old truck. I expect to see that roaming the apple orchards around Sutton's Bay the next time I am up there. I see it even has the bungee cord steering option. That is a really solid looking truck.

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It is the most complete truck I have ever seen. I
You will definitely see this truck in Suttons Bay when we are done. May be a cherry orchard or an apple……

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Should be a fun project.

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1949 Ford F-1 Pickup purchased for a friend. What a great find

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She's a gol-dang beauty she is! Wow even the cardboard headliner and glovebox are in excellent shape. Any mercurechrome left in the bottle? I still remember that glass rod attached to the cap. And the pain. Please post up regular pics and keep us informed of your progress. It will be fun to watch!

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V8 or 6? had a restored version of this truck, wanted an original so I could drive it!

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It is a V8. Funny my friend wanted this truck for that very reason, so he could drive it and not worry.

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Very nice. Some times the owners aged faster than the trucks. It would have an interesting story.

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That is a great original truck! Thanks for the pictures. Will be a fun project.
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl

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Where did the truck come from? Desert Southwest?

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It was purchased in Alabama and we were told it spent a long time in a barn.

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Great find !!
I also like the N series tractor in picture #1.

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Three speed or Crash box? Tim

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Nice truck. That's the way to buy 'em.

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I too noticed the Ford tractor next to it. I have a 1949 8N. Like the truck too!

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It does not have the 3spd. I was hoping it would as I like that trans better but it is not my truck. I did inform him that if he doesn’t like the crash box then I can swap it to the light duty 3 spd.

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Thank you! It was willed to me by my father in laws best friend this Spring. He passed away rather suddenly and I always showed an interest in it. It currently is not running but it is on the list.

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Neat pickup I love that series of Ford trucks! Nice find!

Our '98 F-150 has a sticker on the back window from Ford, '50 Years of F Series Trucks' , and has a frontal shot of a '48 next to a '98.

The '98 is a lot bigger!