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07-25-2023, 06:44 PM | #1 |
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New truck arrived at the shop today
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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07-25-2023, 07:37 PM | #3 |
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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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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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07-25-2023, 10:31 PM | #5 |
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Should be a fun project.
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07-26-2023, 12:02 AM | #6 |
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1949 Ford F-1 Pickup purchased for a friend. What a great find |
07-26-2023, 12:41 AM | #7 |
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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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07-26-2023, 07:28 AM | #8 |
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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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07-26-2023, 08:24 AM | #9 |
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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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07-26-2023, 08:40 AM | #10 |
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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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07-26-2023, 01:28 PM | #11 |
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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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07-26-2023, 04:28 PM | #12 |
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Where did the truck come from? Desert Southwest?
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07-26-2023, 06:24 PM | #13 |
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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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07-27-2023, 06:57 AM | #14 |
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Great find !!
I also like the N series tractor in picture #1.
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07-27-2023, 07:47 AM | #15 |
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Three speed or Crash box? Tim
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07-27-2023, 11:54 AM | #16 |
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Nice truck. That's the way to buy 'em.
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07-27-2023, 11:57 AM | #17 |
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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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07-27-2023, 07:42 PM | #18 |
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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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07-27-2023, 07:43 PM | #19 |
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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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07-28-2023, 08:24 AM | #20 |
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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! |
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