Looking at maybe purchasing a 1947 Ford F1 truck and a 1948 Ford 2ton Truck. The 1947 Ford Is a 1/2 ton F1 seris. Hydraulic brakes. It is a complete roller truck no motor still has trans with nice very workable complete sheet metal. What can a guy value this truck at? Or what is cab, bed with tailgate value very good fenders also. What parts could be used on a Av8 coupe project? Second truck is a 1948 Ford 2 ton with a stuck 59AB flathead motor missing 2 spark plugs. The cab is salvageable but has more rust. What would the going rate be on a truck like this stuck flathead but complete and a good cab? Any help is appreciated I am thinking $300 or less on the 2 ton and not sure on the pickup?
If it's an F-1, it can't be a '47. A '47 looks the same as '42-'46 and has the "Jailbar" grille. The F-1 series was built '48-'52. The '48-'50 models look alike, '51-'52 came out with different grille and hood, different dash, and big back window. Floor shift was standard and column shift optional up through mid-1950 model run. late '50 through '52 has column shift standard.
I know parts off them are a slow sell. The bed with good fenders is a decent piece, the cabs, grilles ect, I wouldn't pay much.
Some people don't like these trucks...............I have seen a few with '40 front tin, looks very nice. Something to think about.
Av8 coupe. That's what I'm building and trying to find the following which are used on AV8s quite alot (old ford PUs melt away up here): Pedals Crossmember the pedals bolt to front shock mounts Steering column/box
Neither of these is a '48. Both are '42-'47. Ford didn't use the "F-1" or "F-2" designation prior to the '48 models.
The pickup (1/2 ton) looks pretty nice and complete. The cheaper you get it the better obviously, but when I was looking at those trucks that one may easily go $1K or more. The tonner has a motor and cab for you. The trans is a heavy duty 4 speed -- usable but not desirable, it has not syncros in it. I would say the stuck engine is worth $50 without being able to check it for cracks. There isn't much else on the heavy truck that is worth much.
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