1950 Ford F-5

1950 F5 1 1/2 Ton farm truck, restored 2009-2012. This truck was originally a North Carolina farm truck . the old aftermarket steel bed was discarded and minor body repairs done before being painted 1950 Ford Palisade Green. It was converted to 12V with a new EZ wire harness and GM type one wire alternator installed. The entire brake system was replaced as well as the widow maker wheels. It sits on 6 8R19.5 tubeless wheels and tires. The Oak bed was completely hand made from oak trees , they were cut at a local sawmill, dried in barn and then planed and finished. The wood has a natural stain finish with 8 coats marine grade spar varnish. The bed was completed in late 2011. In 2013 the 4 outer steel rims were replaced Alcoa Aluminum wheels. In the spring of 2014 a completely rebuilt Flathead was installed. Current motor has approx. 2500 miles on it. The truck has the original 4 speed spur transmission (needs to be double clutched) and the original 5.14 rear axle. The truck operates safely on secondary roads and will easily run comfortably at 50 MPH. This truck was featured on the cover of the Jan 2012 edition of True Blue Truck Magazine. This is not a 'show' truck but should be considered a 20 footer.Doors: 2