1950 Ford F-1 Pickup

Description

Showroom rivals to the GM Advanced Design trucks, Ford’s first all-new post-war work vehicle not only saw the start of future sales success, but also the start of an easily identifiable nameplate that has evolved into the F-series trucks that Ford uses today. 

Unveiled in January 1948, Ford's new postwar pickup line — preceding the all-new 1949 Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln car lines — started off with the F-1 half-ton and numbered all the way up to the big rig F-8. Ford reportedly spent $1 million to give buyers more truck for their money than ever before. Increasing driver and passenger friendliness was a main goal; the wider, taller “Million Dollar Cab” offered a “living room” feel, and its improved seat delivered “easy chair comfort.” 

From 1948-50, the F-Series trucks were available either with a flathead V8 or flathead inline six under the hood. That no longer matters when it comes to this custom 1950 F-1, which now has the heart of a Chevrolet 350-cubic-inch V8, along with a plethora of other modifications. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Pearl White with Magenta paint 

• Interior is Grey Pleather with door panels and kicks panels done in Magenta and Dark Red Cloth

• Powered by a Chevrolet 350 cu-in V8 rated at 290 horsepower and 347 lb-ft torque 

• Frame-off restoration/customization (completed in 2016) includes: 

  • Pre-paint work 

  • $18,000 paint job 

  • Chevrolet 350 cu-in V8 engine and installation 

  • Chevy small-block intake 

  • Performance tuning 

  • New Walker four-core radiator with cooling component fan and digital thermostat 

  • New alternator 

  • Edelbrock 650 CFM carburetor 

  • Rebuilt Chevy Turbo 400 automatic transmission

  • Five Torq-Thrust 15x8 inch mag rims 

  • New Cooper Cobra 95 P215/65R15 tires 

  • Ford 9-inch rear end with 3:00.1 gears 

  • Rebuilt Plymouth Volare front end suspension 

  • Front end alignment 

  • Brakes and flush 

  • Custom-built, tube steel bucket seats and frames 

  • Jaz poly gas tank 

  • Iditit steering column and installation 

  • Custom-made gas filler cap incorporated into the rear of the truck bed 

  • Wood and aluminum strips for truck bed 

  • Gaylord's Truck Tops bed lid

Features 

• Remote control door poppers 

• Delco power windows (reinforced with square tubing) 

• Vent windows 

• Air conditioning 

• Ceiling-mounted Kenwood stereo system 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Center console with storage and cup holder 

• Glove box 

• Chrome leather-wrapped steering wheel with Ford center emblem 

• Dolphin dash-mounted gauges: 

  • 140 mph speedometer 

  • Volts 

  • Water temperature 

  • Oil pressure 

  • Fuel level 

• Low-mounted tachometer 

• Fully adjustable bucket seats with shoulder belts 

• Interior light 

• Side mirrors  

Known Imperfections 

• Light corrosion on rear underside edge of body (under tailgate) 

• No heater (but connections are there) 

• Stains on driver’s side carpet mats 

Included 

• Restoration records 

• Service records 

Ownership History 

The owner of this 1950 Ford F-1 purchased it in 2003 and has invested $38,000 to customize it, with most of the work accomplished during the last several years.  

Additional Notes  

 A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@hagerty.com