1948 Ford 'f1' 1/2 Ton Pickup on 2040-cars
Portland, Michigan, United States
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1948 Ford 'F1' 1/2 ton pickup. It has the factory 6-Volt electrical sys., 226 cu.in., 6-Cyl., 95 hp, Flathead engine, with 6.8:1 compression ratio, 1 barrel carb. 3.73:1 axle ratio, Non-Synchromesh 4-speed trans. w/granny gear. I have owned the truck for 20 years, purchasing it in August of 1994 from a man who brought it to Michigan from Soddy-Daisy, TN. The restoration was done in 1993, the flat glass was replaced, fiberglass running boards were installed, oak bed boards were replaced and the truck was painted in single stage Black. I've had the carb, brakes, generator and radiator rebuilt, the gas tank dipped & coated. I have added a Dennis Carpenter 'RED' headliner & kick panel kit, beauty rings / hub caps and a quality 'California' brand cover. I have done the standard tune-ups plus changed the hoses and belt through the years but the engine has had ' no wrenching ' , " If it isn't broke DON"T fix it " ! This was an old farm truck in its hay day. The engine runs strong but it is 66 years old. It is wound tight between 50 - 55 mph with the factory 3.73:1 gear. |
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