My new 48 F-1

[Vanspeed]

I bought this truck back in early December. It is finally here and I thought I would share the progress with you. It is an original farm truck fresh from Kansas. My plans are to get it mechanically restored and drive it. It has the v-8 and 4 spd, the 4 spd. might go however if i can find a good light duty 3 speed. Really cold here so not much has been done but I will try to keep you guys updated.

[waterboychuck]

I have the same year and color truck that you have. It sounds like you're ding the right thing by getting it on the road and safe. Enjoy driving it.

[FortyNiner]

That's a good honest truck right there.

[4t8v8]

Great find. Good to know they are still out there. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine.

[Barry-ct]

That is a nice truck! Enjoy.

[Ken Crans]

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Very nice Jeff,can't wait to see it!

[Heard]

That thing looks great! Get 'er safe and drive it.

[jrvariel48]

What a beauty!! Good luck!

[expavr]

"That's a good honest truck right there.." AMEN!!!! Give the 4 speed a chance. Once you get the hang of it shifting is manageable if you're not fighting big city traffic. Also if you don't plan to use her for heavy hauling, you might get more bang for the buck by installing a taller set of gears in the back.

[AnthonyG]

Nice solid looking truck. I am looking at one in the same condition with the wrong engine and tranny ( late 50's early 60's ) at $3500. Do you mind saying what you paid. Private message OK if you don't want to post it. Good luck with it.

[36and63]

Never get tired of looking at these old Ford trucks, great find!
Pat

[Brendan]

I would leave the 4 speed in it, I like crash boxes, it makes it fun to drive!

[JSeery]

Looking good!

[Vanspeed]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. The trans is staying for the meantime so I might get used to it. I was told the drivetrain and brakes were done long ago and it appears to be true but they need to be gone through. Truck sat for a good time after this was done. I drove it off the trailer but barely. Just want to make it a mechanically sound truck as I love survivors. I do need a tailgate for it as the one on it is beyond repair, just a wall hanger now. It came with a new interior and the seat has already been done correctly. It needs a full wire harness, some seals replaced and some body work on the fenders but I am not going to go overboard. I want to preserve the look. I do want everything to work though. Wipers, heater, all lights, etc.

I have an wanted ad for a tailgate on a few sites but if anyone has one let me know. I will post up more pictures of it when the weather breaks. It is too cold here to do anything.

[Ford Freak]

Great truck ! I'm just curious ( and ignorant !) - why do you want to get rid of the 4 speed ? Are they no good in these trucks ? I have a '52 w/a light duty 3 speed , and have thought perhaps a 4 speed would be better . No ?
- Bernie

[FortyNiner]

The four speeds are double clutch specials - the three speed versions can be driven without the 2X clutching, They are just a bit easier to manage according to some.

[4t8v8]

The 4 speeds had no synchronizers so they had to be double clutched to synchronize the engine speed with the trans. I learned how to drive with one so it doesn't bother me. Too bad. Then again -------.

[Lawson Cox]

Originally Posted by 4t8v8

The 4 speeds had no synchronizers so they had to be double clutched to synchronize the engine speed with the trans. I learned how to drive with one so it doesn't bother me. Too bad. Then again -------.

Just the way I like 'um. Congrats.

[Vanspeed]

My wife took this pic after I got the hideous original front bumper off. It had a very ugly guard welded to it. Being an old farm truck it had really over zealous bumpers front and rear. I have removed them both. Total time to remove them was almost 4 hours because both were bolted and welded to the frame. I have another almost perfect grill that I will be putting in it too. Notice that damaged lower bars.

[Thaplumbr]

Good looking truck!!