1948 Ford F-3 Flatbed
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Ford F-3 Idling
Description
Having paused automotive production during World War II, the general condition of America’s automotive fleet by 1946 was, to put it mildly, aged. The public was left yearning for new vehicles, and as production lines were switched to peacetime production, the first of these to roll off were those trucks needed to supply the post-war economy. Well-known for producing sturdy and dependable trucks, Ford developed the all-new F-Series of pickup trucks for the 1948 model year. The innovative, streamlined styling would usher in a new era in vehicle styling, leading to new designs over the coming years. These trucks were a leap forward over the predecessors featuring numerous improvements to the comfort inside the cab as well. Decades of improvements have kept Ford the industry leader in truck sales, with their iconic F-Series trucks still being manufactured today and, as of January 2023, the best-selling vehicle in America for the last 46 consecutive years.
Highlights
Upgraded 12-volt alternator-fed electrical system
Per the consignor, the truck is equipped with its original 100 hp flathead V8, and mated to a four-speed manual transmission
Finished in an eye-catching red color scheme with a matching flatbed
Rugged caramel-colored leatherette seat upholstery
A rerouted exhaust with two vertical exhaust stacks routed up behind the cab
Upgraded brake system with a power booster
Heavy-duty rubber flatbed floor covering
Upgraded aluminum alloy wheels
Wooden stake bed sides
Please note that while the five-digit odometer displays 22,338 miles, the true mileage of this truck is unknown
Features
Heater
Roll up windows
Seating for three
Rubber floor coverings
Sturdy chrome front bumper
Passenger side exterior mirror
Storage box behind the rear seat
Running boards
Driver sun visor
Glove box
Two-inch receiver hitch
Lap belts
Rubber mud flaps on the rear
Known Flaws
Cracked passenger side window
Wear to the paint on the bed
Minor paint blemishes and fading
Included
Original brake system and starter
Ownership History
Per the consignor, this truck has been in California since it was new, with only three owners, and the seller purchased the truck in 2020 and has enjoyed it ever since.
