Modified 1945 Ford Pickup

Description

Produced from 1942 through 1947, Ford's pickup trucks bridged the wartime and immediate postwar eras, with 1945 examples representing one of the rarest production years due to manufacturing restrictions and limited civilian vehicle production during World War II. Characterized by their upright styling, split windshield, and durable construction, these trucks have become sought-after among enthusiasts for their historical significance and adaptability to modern drivetrains.

This 1945 Ford Pickup has been modified with a carbureted small-block Ford V8 paired with an automatic transmission and is finished in metallic purple over a gray cloth interior. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, an aluminum radiator, aftermarket instrumentation, a Pioneer CD stereo, and a lowered Mustang II-style front and solid rear axle suspension. The truck rides on red-painted steel wheels with polished beauty rings and lug covers and features red-painted Ford badging, a bed-mounted foot locker, and an upgraded interior with an aftermarket steering wheel.

This modified 1945 Ford Pickup is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Small-block Ford V8 engine

• Automatic transmission

• Finished in metallic purple

• Gray cloth bench seat and carpeting

• Air conditioning

Factory Equipment

• Steel body construction

• Rear-wheel drive

• Solid I-beam front axle

• Leaf-spring suspension

• Drum brakes

• Split windshield

• Running boards

• Steel dashboard

Modifications

• Small-block Ford V8 engine

• Automatic transmission

• Aluminum radiator

• Fuel tank mounted under rear bed

• Mustang II-style front suspension

• Lowered ride height

• Air conditioning system

• Aftermarket instrumentation

• Pioneer CD stereo

• Aftermarket steering wheel

• Aftermarket shift knob

• Gray cloth upholstered bench seat

• Red-painted Ford badging

• Polished valve covers

• Polished air cleaner

• Bed-mounted foot locker

• Tow hitch

Known Imperfections

• Ride quality is described as rough due to static lowered suspension set up

• Some paint chips and cosmetic imperfections consistent with age

Ownership History

The seller states they acquired this truck "pretty much as-is." This truck has been modified with a small-block Ford V8, automatic transmission, and air conditioning while attempting to retain the character of the original post-war Ford pickup.

Included Items

• Vintage replica license plate