1948 Ford F47 truck

FOR SALE: a 1948 Ford F47 truck

This is a Canadian truck. F-47 is basically the same truck as an F-1 built in the U.S.A. It means 4,700 lbs gross vehicle weight, and was a way to differentiate Canadian from U.S. trucks.

A COMPLETE restoration has just been finished, and the truck is a pleasure to drive. EVERYTHING is either new or rebuilt, with no worn out parts utilized. A 12 volt conversion, with all new wiring and new fuse box and relay panel, ensures solid electrical operation. The cab has had sound deadening materials applied, so it is a quiet, rattle free drive. The sound from the dual exhaust and old school mufflers is not loud enough to be a bother at all, but still has a very good sound. Steering is back to as it was new, and surprisingly good for a solid front axle. Braking is better than new, with power disc/drum.

An all steel body, w/NOS hood, NOS doors, NOS LR fender, NOS grille header, new box, tailgate running boards, front lower fenders. Flawless paint, in high gloss original green with matte black fenders and running boards, for a mild hot rod look. A completely rebuilt flathead, includes EAB heads, .060 over pistons, adjustable lifters, hardened valve seats, headers, and MSD 12v ignition. Reds headers, Smithy’s mufflers. The original 3 speed has been fully rebuilt, with Lincoln Zephyr gears for a better first and second gear. ALL new steering, suspension, power disc/drum. All new 12v wiring. ALL new interior. New tires on new rims.

All of the gauges have been restored. The ammeter has purposely been not connected, as they weren’t too helpful. A stealth voltmeter has been added that shuts off when the key is off, and blends so as not to deter from the originality of the interior.

The radio is a rare option, unique to 1948-1950 trucks only. It has been cosmetically restored, however still retains its 6 volt innards. It is possible to have the radio converted to 12v if desired.

Owner’s manual included.

See complete lists below. If a part isn’t listed, it still was either restored, or replaced with new.

Body

• All steel body
• NOS hood
• NOS doors
• NOS LR fender
• NOS grille header
• New running boards, front lower fenders, tailgate, bed, bed wood and stainless trim
• Complete paint (original green in gloss and matte black fenders)
• Cab soundproofing installed
• New front bumper
• All new 12v lights
• Restored original dome light
• NOS start button
• New Electro-tech turn signal controller
• New outside mirrors
• New grille trim
• NOS hood emblems
• Restored original F-47 emblems
• New spare tire on factory rim
• All new glass, gaskets, seals
• All new weather-strip, grommets and seals
• New interior (carpet, floor mats, seat upholstery, visor, headliner and panels)
• Restored original gauge cluster (ammeter not used – hidden voltmeter installed)
• Restored original heater with 12v fan
• Original radio (still 6v, not hooked up)
• Restored original steering wheel
• Restored original jack
• Rebuilt vacuum wiper motor
• New wiper arm and blade
• New firewall pad
• All new body mounts
• Complete new wiring with new fuse box and custom relay panel

Engine / drivetrain

• Rebuilt flathead with EAB heads
• .060 bore with new pistons
• Hardened valve seats
• Adjustable lifters
• New timing gears, oil pump, etc.
• Rebuilt original carburetor
• New mechanical fuel pump
• New electric fuel pump (w/oil press. Safety and manual shut off)
• Fuel pressure regulator
• All new fuel lines
• Fuel tank cleaned and sealed
• Restored original oil filter canister with new filter
• 12v negative ground conversion
• New Powergen high-torque starter
• New Powergen alternator
• New MSD distributor + coil and wires
• New battery
• Re-cored original radiator
• New water pumps
• Rebuilt original cooling fan assembly
• New belts and hoses
• EVANS permanent waterless coolant
• New motor mounts
• Original restored oil bath air cleaner, with paper filtration
• REDS headers – ceramic coated
• Complete new dual exhaust
• New Smithy’s mufflers
• NOS temp senders
• Rebuild original 3 speed transmission w/Lincoln Zephyr cluster gears
• New clutch disc, pressure plate, pilot bearing and throw-out bearing
• Flywheel machined
• Original balanced driveshaft with new u-joints
• Rebuilt original differential (new seals and bearings)
• New speedometer cable

Steering / suspension

• Rebuilt original steering box
• All new steering linkage (tie rods, pitman arm, drag link)
• New kingpins and bushings
• All new 3” lowering springs and bushings
• All new shocks
• New wheel bearings
• New calipers, pads and rotors
• New drums, shoes, wheel cylinders and hardware
• New master cylinder
• New brake booster
• All new hard brake lines
• New flex lines
• New park brake cables
• New radial tires
• New wheels
• New hubcaps

This truck for only $39,000.00 U.S. For many more pictures and video we have a Dropbox folder that we can link you to, just send us an email.

All offers are gratefully received. We always make every effort to negotiate a satisfactory deal for both parties.

Contact: Maurice Bramhall

Phone: 416-822-0096
Email: [email protected]

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