The Ford Barn

Vanspeed · 07-25-2023, 06:44 PM

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.

petehoovie · 07-25-2023, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanspeed

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.

Zeke3 · 07-25-2023, 07:37 PM

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.

Vanspeed · 07-25-2023, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke3

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.

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……

1952henry · 07-25-2023, 10:31 PM

Should be a fun project.

mercman from oz · 07-26-2023, 12:02 AM

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GB SISSON · 07-26-2023, 12:41 AM

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!

alanwoodieman · 07-26-2023, 07:28 AM

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

Vanspeed · 07-26-2023, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by alanwoodieman

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

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

5851a · 07-26-2023, 08:40 AM

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

sugarmaker · 07-26-2023, 01:28 PM

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

GB SISSON · 07-26-2023, 04:28 PM

Where did the truck come from? Desert Southwest?

Vanspeed · 07-26-2023, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Where did the truck come from? Desert Southwest?

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

jayvee34 · 07-27-2023, 06:57 AM

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

pistonbroke · 07-27-2023, 07:47 AM

Three speed or Crash box? Tim

Mart · 07-27-2023, 11:54 AM

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

1942deluxe · 07-27-2023, 11:57 AM

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

Vanspeed · 07-27-2023, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pistonbroke

Three speed or Crash box? Tim

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.

Vanspeed · 07-27-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jayvee34

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

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.

Jeff/Illinois · 07-28-2023, 08:24 AM

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!

07-25-2023, 07:37 PM	#3
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,646	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today 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.

07-25-2023, 10:31 PM	#5
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,840	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today Should be a fun project. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

07-26-2023, 12:02 AM	#6
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,568	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 1949 Ford F-1 Pickup purchased for a friend. What a great find

07-26-2023, 12:41 AM	#7
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today 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! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

07-26-2023, 07:28 AM	#8
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 3,006	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today V8 or 6? had a restored version of this truck, wanted an original so I could drive it!

07-26-2023, 08:40 AM	#10
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,797	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today Very nice. Some times the owners aged faster than the trucks. It would have an interesting story.

07-26-2023, 01:28 PM	#11
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,861	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today That is a great original truck! Thanks for the pictures. Will be a fun project. Regards, Chris and Cheryl __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente 1966 Ford F100 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

07-26-2023, 04:28 PM	#12
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today Where did the truck come from? Desert Southwest? __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

07-27-2023, 06:57 AM	#14
jayvee34 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: St. Augustine, Fl. Posts: 438	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today Great find !! I also like the N series tractor in picture #1. __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST - SEMPER FIDELIS John

07-27-2023, 07:47 AM	#15
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 838	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today Three speed or Crash box? Tim

07-27-2023, 11:54 AM	#16
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,239	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today Nice truck. That's the way to buy 'em.

07-27-2023, 11:57 AM	#17
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today I too noticed the Ford tractor next to it. I have a 1949 8N. Like the truck too!

07-28-2023, 08:24 AM	#20
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,997	Re: New truck arrived at the shop today 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!