1948 Ford F-1 Pickup Truck Mercury Flathead Short Box Half Ton on 2040-cars
Lake Park, Minnesota, United States
Engine:V8 Flathead
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Brown
Model: Other Pickups
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: F1
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Rear
Mileage: 80,499
1949 FORD F-1 with a MERCURY motor
-Short box, Half ton
-v8 Flathead
-Manual 4 speed shift on the floor Tranny
-Clear Title
This truck runs and drives good. It can be driven home a reasonable distance. The body work and paint are old and done by a beginner. All the glass is in it and in good condition. The fuel tank has been replaced with a fuel cell located in the back. Flathead Mercury motor runs and sounds good. 12 volt system for easy starting. Headlights work, speedo does not. Solid running boards. If you have any question or if you need a shipping quote call me at 218-234-1866 I reserve the right to end the auction early for a local sale.
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