- Car Location: Texas
- Small Block Ford 302ci Crate Engine w/ pulleys, carb, headers, water pump, fuel pump, alternator distributor, plugs, wires, belts and hoses
- Dual exhaust set up
- Hydraulic clutch slave and brake booster
- 5 speed T-5 transmission w/ pressure plate, fly wheel, pedal modification
- Seller reports a 4 on the floor transmission
- New oil pressure gauge
- Electric cooling fan
- Second fan added to cool engine better
- Drive shaft modification and balance
- IFS front suspension w/ transmission mount modification
- Front disc brakes
- New door sill scuff plates
- Replaced steering column w/ modern tilt/ telescope feature
- Replaced steering wheel and horn button
- Replaced a driver side vent window during build
- Wide white wall tires
- Billet spacers for front disc brakes 8 bolt pattern
Ford’s F-Series are arguably the most popular range of trucks in the United States of America, with a history dating back to 1948 and spanning fourteen generations to date. How did it all start? Way back in 1948, the first F-Series marked the divergence of Ford’s car and truck businesses, and was also known as the Ford Bonus-Built. Available as a two-door pickup or four-door panel truck, the F-Series quickly gained a reputation for being tough and workmanlike. This is a resto-modded 1949 Ford F-3 302ci from Texas with just 75 post-restoration miles. F-3 signifies that it’s a ¾ ton truck with a heavy-duty rating. If classic Ford trucks are your thing, step right this way!
Exterior and Interior
Ford reportedly spent a million dollars on research and development in the cab of the first-generation F-Series as they were determined to provide a more comfortable and spacious experience than the competition. This 1949 Ford F-3 302ci proudly displays that cab and overall design in attractive blue paintwork rolling on white-wall tires and gunmetal-gray off-road style rims. All lights and chrome bits look good, and new door sill scuff plates are present too. The interior features a mix of body-colored panels and brown trim, particularly the brown bench seat and a brown rimmed steering wheel that’s attached to a modern steering column with tilt and telescoping function. The steering wheel and horn button have reportedly been replaced too, as has a driver-side window vent during the restoration. A period-look modern Ford radio sits in the dash too.
Engine
This 1949 Ford F-3 302ci get’s it go-factor from a 302ci (5.0L) V8 small-block crate engine coupled to a 5-speed T5 manual transmission with pressure plate, flywheel, and pedal modification done. A new oil pressure gauge, electric cooling fan, and additional fan as well for enhanced cooling are present. IFS front suspension with transmission mount modification is installed, as are front disc brakes for better stopping. It’s also reported that the crate engine was installed complete with pulleys, carb, headers, water pump, fuel pump, alternator, distributor, plugs, wires belts, and hoses. A dual exhaust setup lets the engine exhale a bit better, and also emit more of that lovely V8 rumble.
The Ford F-Series is a legendary nameplate that continues to this day. In addition to pickup trucks, the F-Series is also known for panel vans and cab chassis trucks too. Naturally, it makes an excellent platform to build a custom vehicle, such as this 1952 Ford F-3 Custom that's up for sale with us right now. This is a build like no other and is still a blank canvas in the sense that you can choose what you'd like to do with its cavernous rear space. Let's discover more about this unique vehicle.
Ford’s F-Series are arguably the most popular range of trucks in the United States of America, with a history dating back to 1948 and spanning fourteen generations to date. How did it all start? Way back in 1948, the first F-Series marked the divergence of Ford’s car and truck businesses, and was also known as the Ford Bonus-Built. Available as a two-door pickup or four-door panel truck, the F-Series quickly gained a reputation for being tough and workmanlike. This is a resto-modded 1949 Ford F-3 302ci from Texas with just 75 post-restoration miles. F-3 signifies that it’s a ¾ ton truck with a heavy-duty rating. If classic Ford trucks are your thing, step right this way!
One of the most prominent postwar trucks in Ford F-Series, also known as "Bonus Built" lineup was the 1951 pickup. Although not having the most handsome appearance by today's standards, being the first version of the Ford F-Series, it also represented the first generation of "true" trucks that were not based on a prior car platform. First-generation models come in eight variations starting with the lightest capacity, the F-1, and the F-8 being the version with the maximum capacity. The lineup included trucks ranging from half-ton pickups to three-ton commercial haulers, making it the most varied in Ford truck history. Today, classic truck collectors find little to no examples of this generation of trucks, at least in acceptable condition. In the realm of today’s truck collectors, it’s not easy to stop one of these as well, a 1951 Ford F3 Pickup. Located in Michigan, it bundles a joyful attitude and awaits its next buyer.
Classic styling and modern drivability come together beautifully in this 1955 Ford F-100 Pickup. Showing approximately 4,301 miles, this iconic second-generation F-Series has been thoughtfully upgraded to offer the charm of a vintage truck without sacrificing comfort and usability. Beneath its timeless sheet metal sits a dependable 302ci V8 paired with an automatic transmission, while upgrades such as power steering, front disc brakes, air conditioning, and a custom interior make it far more enjoyable to drive than a stock example. Finished in an eye-catching red exterior over a gray leather cabin, this F-100 represents an ideal blend of hot rod attitude, show-quality presentation, and weekend cruising enjoyment.
Hot rods represent one of the purest forms of American automotive enthusiasm, blending classic styling with modernized performance and drivability. This 1930 Ford Model A Roadster Street Rod shows 25,762 miles and has been transformed from an early Ford into a striking custom cruiser. Finished in vibrant red over a black interior, this roadster combines the unmistakable silhouette of a Model A with the power and reliability of a Chevrolet V8. Features such as a street rod chassis build, custom exhaust, aftermarket audio system, and a folding soft top make this a vehicle that can be enjoyed both at local shows and on weekend drives.
Ford’s original Thunderbird was created to blend the excitement of a sports car with the comfort and refinement of a luxury cruiser, and by 1957 the formula had been perfected. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird shows 48,034 miles and represents the final and most refined year of the first-generation “Baby Bird” models. Finished in striking Flame Red with a matching Pleated Flame Red vinyl interior and a Colonial White removable hardtop, this Thunderbird captures the optimism and style of 1950s American motoring. Equipped with its desirable 312ci V8 and Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, this classic Ford offers a combination of V8 performance, effortless cruising, and timeless styling that continues to make the 1957 Thunderbird one of the most collectible American cars of its era.
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