- 1951 Ford F-1 Restoration
- 305ci V8
- Edelbrock 1406 4-Barrel Carburetor
- 3-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Matte Black Exterior
- Black/Orange Interior
- Frame-Off Restoration
- Rebuilt 305ci Engine From 1987 Chevrolet Pickup Less Than 3,000 Miles Ago
- Upgraded w/ Medium Performance Cam
- Rebuilt Chevrolet TH350 Transmission
- 2500 RPM Stall Speed Performance Torque Converter
- New AC Delco Spark Plugs
- New Gates XL 7530 AC Belt
- New Gates XL 7500 Alternator Belt
- New Edelbrock 1406 Carburetor
- New K&N Air Filter
- Original Front Leaf Spring Suspension w/ Rebuilt Bushings
- Rear Leaf Spring Suspension Lowered By 3"
- Front Axle Dropped By 3"
- Ford 9" Rear Axle w/ New 31 Spline Axle
- Limited Slip Differential w/ 3.89:1 Final Drive Ratio
- 18" American Racing Wheels
- Yokohama Tires
- 4-Wheel GM Disc Brakes
- 17 Gallon Fuel Tank
The Ford F-1 is the genesis for the F-series line of trucks - a line that has spawned the most popular type of pickup in the world. And after years in the spotlight, there are plenty of examples around. Whether you’re into immaculate period-correct restorations, honest workhorses, or madly modified restomods, there’s likely an F-1 out there for you. Our featured 1951 Ford F-1 is very much a restomod, with a stunning exterior and some surprises under the hood as well. Featuring a rebuilt 305ci Chevrolet engine and transmission that were reportedly completed less than 3,000 miles ago, this black-on-black pickup is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Exterior and Interior
Our featured 1951 Ford F-1 has reportedly undergone a full restoration, with the body retaining much of its classic lines. The truck is finished in black, with red pinstripe details found at the front, and an outlined Ford insignia at the rear. At the back, you’ll also find a wood-lined bed. You’ll find modern upgrades in the form of 18-inch American Racing wheels that are wrapped in Yokohama rubber. Aiming for the perfect stance, you’ll find lowered suspension - both the front axle and rear leaf spring suspension have been dropped by 3 inches, giving the truck an aggressive stance. The interior features black and orange seats, along with an aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel. An external rpm gauge has been installed, while you’ll also find the speedometer and auxiliary dials located in the expected places.
Engine
Under the hood sits a reportedly rebuilt Chevrolet 305ci V8 engine, sourced from a 1987 Chevrolet Pickup. The engine has been enhanced with a medium-performance camshaft, an Edelbrock 1406 carburetor, a K&N air filter, new AC Delco spark plugs, and Gates XL belts for improved reliability. Power is transferred through a rebuilt Chevrolet TH350 automatic transmission, upgraded with a 2500 RPM stall-speed performance torque converter. The truck utilizes a robust Ford 9-inch rear axle equipped with a limited-slip differential and 3.89:1 gears, providing a spirited driving experience. Stopping power has also been significantly upgraded, with 4-wheel GM disc brakes ensuring improved braking performance. Meanwhile, a 17-gallon fuel tank ensures ample cruising range, making this Ford F-1 a practical classic, ideal for weekend cruising or longer trips.
The famous Ford F-Series was born in 1948, as America was emerging into a post-war world of promise and prosperity. Now in the fourteenth generation, the F-Series has got to be the world’s longest-running truck series, if not one of the longest. Today, the F-150 is the most popular variant as the half-tonner, but if we look at the first generation, the range simply started with the F-1 as the half-ton variant. That’s what we have here, a 1950 Ford F-1 Restomod from Groveport, Ohio. It’s received a thorough makeover with a 350ci V8 under the hood, an automatic gearbox, a converted 12-volt electrical system and more. If you want to own a classic Ford truck that you can actually enjoy driving, this 78,000-mile machine is your best option.
If you were to consider dipping your toe into the classic car waters, would you be interested in following a path less taken? Everyone goes for the signature American classics that tend to be muscle cars, pony cars or land yachts. But what about a good old true blue pickup truck from the Fifties? This would be a very historically significant statement to make, because pickup trucks have underpinned the American economy in more ways than you’d know. Since World War II ended, these vehicles have played a key part in helping small and medium business owners move their produce, and their families as well. Today’s 1952 Ford F-1 comes from the first generation of Ford’s popular F-Series of pickup trucks, a series that you can still buy today, albeit in its fourteenth generation. While we know the F-150 as the half-tonner, and our parents may recall that the F-100 held this mantle earlier on, the very first F-Series half-tonner was simply called the F-1! This truck currently resides in Port St. Lucie but is looking for a new owner. With just 48,000 miles on the clock, a Flathead V8 and rear-wheel drive, it’s definitely a classic worth conserving, and driving every now and then.
The Ford F-1 is the genesis for the F-series line of trucks - a line that has spawned the most popular type of pickup in the world. And after years in the spotlight, there are plenty of examples around. Whether you’re into immaculate period-correct restorations, honest workhorses, or madly modified restomods, there’s likely an F-1 out there for you. Our featured 1951 Ford F-1 is very much a restomod, with a stunning exterior and some surprises under the hood as well. Featuring a rebuilt 305ci Chevrolet engine and transmission that were reportedly completed less than 3,000 miles ago, this black-on-black pickup is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
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