1948 Ford F-1 Custom Western Hauler

1948 Ford F-1 Custom Western Hauler
350 V8 • Turbo 400 Automatic • Power Steering • Power Disc Brakes

This 1948 Ford F-1 is anything but your typical restored pickup. Built with a unique Western Hauler-style setup, custom paint, modernized running gear, dual rear wheels, Dand plenty of attitude, this one-of-a-kind Ford combines classic postwar styling with the drivability and stance of a custom-built cruiser. This one is the talk of the show, and a rear head turner anywhere it goes. If you are looking for something unique and different from everyone else...here you go!

The body is finished in a striking deep metallic red with custom black fade accents, gold pinstriping, and hand-laid custom graphics throughout. The paintwork carries into the hood, doors, cab, and rear hauler bed, giving the entire truck a cohesive custom appearance. Chrome trim, polished wheels, dual mirrors, auxiliary front lights, and a lowered stance complete the look.

Under the hood is a mild-built Chevrolet 350 cubic-inch V8 that runs strong and is paired with a freshly rebuilt Turbo 400 automatic transmission. Power steering and power-assisted front disc brakes make this vintage Ford considerably easier and more enjoyable to drive than a stock 1948 pickup.

The truck is reportedly mounted on a later-model one-ton chassis, believed to be a Dodge one-ton frame, providing a heavier-duty foundation beneath the vintage Ford body. The custom Western Hauler bed is finished with extensive polished diamond plate, integrated rear fenders, custom taillights, mud flaps, a receiver hitch, and a large diamond-plate storage/tool box behind the cab.

Inside, the original-style Ford dashboard has been updated while retaining much of its vintage character. The truck features aftermarket auxiliary gauges, an upgraded steering wheel, floor-mounted automatic shifter, modern stereo, carpeting, and a custom black leather seating arrangement with integrated seat belts. The combination gives the interior a comfortable driver-oriented feel without taking away from the character of the original cab.

Features & Highlights:

• 1948 Ford F-1 Pickup
• Custom Western Hauler-style build
• Dual Rear Wheels
• Mild-built Chevrolet 350 V8
• Freshly rebuilt Turbo 400 automatic transmission
• Power steering
• Power disc brakes
• Later-model one-ton chassis
• Reportedly built on a Dodge one-ton frame
• Custom deep red metallic paint
• Black fade accents
• Gold pinstriping
• Custom hand-painted graphics
• Custom diamond-plate hauler bed
• Diamond-plate bed floor and bed rails
• Large diamond-plate storage/tool box
• Custom rear fenders
• Custom LED-style rear lighting
• Receiver hitch
• Polished 22- Inch Alcoa custom wheels
• Chrome front bumper and grille trim
• Dual exterior mirrors
• Auxiliary front driving/fog lights
• Aftermarket steering wheel
• Auxiliary gauges
• Floor-mounted automatic shifter
• Modern stereo
• Custom black leather seating
• Integrated seat belts
• Carpeted interior
• Runs and drives well

This is the type of truck that gets attention everywhere it goes. It has the unmistakable face of a 1948 Ford combined with a custom hauler body, big polished wheels, tasteful pinstriping, and a drivetrain built to actually be enjoyed.

Whether you're looking for a unique cruise-in truck, show vehicle, promotional vehicle, or simply something completely different from the traditional F-1 street rod, this custom Ford delivers a look you will not see parked next to you very often.

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