Many more additional pics are available for viewing at www. The truck has aftermarket turn signals with top fender mounted front lights and rear hanging rear lights. Barely noticeable, and I would just leave it alone. All information listed has been gathered from discussions with the previous owner, and visual inspections. « « 1949 » » » 1949 Ford F-Series Pickup Trucks The 1949 Ford F-Series is very similar to the. In September 1945, Henry Ford finally stepped down from leading the company that bore his name.
Cab corners are in good shape as is the floor and doors. Ford also produced its 28-millionth vehicle in 1940. I have included as many pictures of my truck as was allowed for this listing. Read about Ford trucks in 1949 in the final section. Years ago when I purchased this truck I ran the numbers thru federal and provincial databases to ensure it was not a stolen vehicle, it came back clean.
Comments and questions to the seller: from , dated 17 august 2017 Sorry correction my number is 412-804-8991 from , dated 17 august 2017 Hi this is Sam I'm wondering what is the paint code or the name of the paint you use for this the truck I do really like it and I really appreciate if you can answer my message I wish you still have the truck for sale I will buy it right now the way you restore the truck it just unbelievable I've been trying to track your truck so I can buy it But so far no luck but if you can help me with the paint code or the paint type use for this truck I will appreciate it please call me at this number 412-218-7479 from , dated 14 october 2015 Is truck still for sale? I do however have all of the receipts of parts and materials that were used to restore this truck. Since then it has been detailed with Waterless Wash products, wax and polishes. It starts up fine though and hasn't burnt the points or anything. Windshield is chip and crack free. These trucks used a completely redesigned cab with all-new front-end sheetmetal. I finished the restoration in November of 2011.
The flat bed hydraulic dump bed is steel construction with removable wood side boards. Trucks used for local deliveries, such as this milk wagon, were sometimes ordered with 1941's newly available four-cylinder tractor engine for better fuel economy. It has never been driven in the rain or left outside overnight. The order was given to stop production of civilian vehicles on February 10, 1942, so assembly plants could be converted to producing war materiel. The Mercury pot metal hood emblems have some pitting but are not broken or cracked.
Drove off the assembly line in late March of 1949 at the Long Beach plant. The paint looks to be original. Now with a change of focus and other compelling projects, I have decided to forego this project and make it available with a reasonable reserve. The doors are quite straight and the bottoms are solid. The left door has some rust issues on the inner face, low at the front, which will need a patch. The gas tank and carburetor may or may not need cleaning. The running boards, sills and rear cab corners are solid.
On April 7, 1947, the Ford company -- and indeed, the country -- mourned the loss of one of the automotive industry's great pioneers when Henry Ford died at his home. The 1948-1952 Ford pickups are a popular choice for truck enthusiasts who like to restore classic trucks. This pickup could be a daily driver with very little work. There is also a multitude of reproduced original and custom parts for these trucks that greatly help in keeping them on the road and looking good. No such problem on the right door, its solid. This could make someone a neat old truck.
Mercury trucks were a Canadian offering identical in most respects to Ford trucks except for unique, and sometimes enhanced badging and trim. Total production of 1949 Mercury trucks in the ½ ton to 1 ton range was 8,526 units. Due to the starting bid. I am switching gears and moving in another direction looking for a new vehicle that allows me to take my two large dogs. Rod bearings and main bearings were fine as were the pistons. This green 1949 Ford F-4 V-8 one ton flatbed hoist dump truck is a very solid, straight low miles vehicle ready to be restored or serviced and put to work. This truck comes with all of its unique Mercury trim and badging, including the hubcaps and tailgate.
In May 1943, the Ford Motor Company suffered a heavy loss with the death of Edsel Ford, Henry's only son, who at the time was president of the company. It will take off and go and sounds awesome, but also handles extremely pedestrian. Modern upgrades like the 302 and C4 trans allow for driving on freeways and being able to keep up with traffic. Also new was a one-piece windshield. Squared-off front fenders wrapped smoothly into the front fascia, which contained a prominent horizontal-bar grille. This truck is dry, clean, and doesn't stink. It had already been bored.
The driver side bar is fixed. It has the original Mercury hood and fender side stainless moldings, which have some dings, but being stainless are all repairable. A neat feature the truck also has is a vintage motorola aftermarket tube radio. Practically all of them featured fresh styling cues, with lighter-duty models mimicking the look of their automotive cousins. It and all chassis components appear original.