This is a 1947 Ford one ton flathead V-8 factory stake bed truck in show room condition, with a just completed new restoration. The odometer shows 36,100 miles, which most likely could be original, considering the pristine condition when we started. The truck had a very nice older restoration, probably that was done by an average quality shop. Considering that we are picky to the point of being about quality work in our shop, no detail was omitted. This will be evidenced when you see a complete listing of our work on top of the previous restoration. We have put together a large photo file of 78 photos on photobucket so you can check it out in detail.
Link:
http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z438/Wildfire_ RS/1947%20Ford%201%20ton%20flatbed/.
It is doubtful you could ever find a nicer ’47 Ford "Tonner", the name designation given by Ford for these low production trucks. This tuck will be a fully functional or show truck for another 60+ years.
The pristine condition Ford flathead V8 is a 1949 model. The original 17" rear wheels have been replaced with 19.5" rear wheels. It would have been cheaper for us to have gone back to the 17" wheels on the rears as the new tires would have been much less costly for 17" than the 19.5" tires which we installed. These are really heavy duty, brand new tires of the type commonly used on motor homes. We haven't put 20 miles on these tires. The front tires are in like new condition.
The value of this very rare stake bed truck is especially enhanced because of the total restoration of the bed as well as the truck. We have never seen another one of these classics still retaining the complete set of stakes and hardware.
In the restoration, we went through the truck from stem to stern in our shop. Our mission to put it in new condition is complete to the fullest extent of our awareness. Here is a list of items serviced, replaced and or installed, starting at the front:
Mechanical:
* Convert from positive to negative ground on 6 Volt electrical system and Replaced 6 Volt Battery
* 6VDC halogen driving lights installed with custom fabricated brackets to avoid defacing any original metal, using existing factory holes
* Complete Tune-Up: Points, Plugs, Condenser, Cap, Rotor and Plug Wires
* Installed New Glass – 2 piece original style windshield and both door glasses (though they were still good, only aged)
* Installed Vintage Style New Turn Signal Kit using original lights, wiring into the original front park lights
* Installed New Fuse Block
* R&Renew radiator to full flow and pressure rating
* Replaced Thermostats (2)
* Rebuild Carburetor
* Replace Front Brakes
* Replace Front Brake Wheel Cylinders
* Pack Front Wheel Bearings
* R&Renew and Test Heater Core
* Replaced Heater Motor
* Installed Defroster Hoses as they were missing
* Replaced Defroster Cable
* Replaced Brake Light Switch
* Replaced Choke Cable
* Serviced and Adjusted Rear Brakes
* Replaced Rear Axle Seal
* Replaced Tail and Brake Light Wiring and Installed Wire Loom
* Replaced Rear Tires (very expensive Gladiator 8-ply, QR55 ST 19.5 3500 psi load rating (as on motorhomes)
* Front tires are like new Co-op Super Cargo Carrier 8-ply, 7.50-17, 3425 psi load rating
Stake Bed: This truck has an original Ford factory OEM stake bed. We have done the following:
* Removed nice plywood bottom and replaced with beautiful grained, solid oak planking
* Replaced side boards and fabricated new matching ones, retaining original factory hook hardware
* Fabricated missing steel factory sideboard hook hardware to complete all sideboards
Ø Fabricated swinging gate rear side boards with factory style hardware fabricated
Body and Paint: The truck already had a 9 out of 10 body and paint. However, in wanting it perfect, we removed every little almost imperceptible blemish.
* We stripped off all the trim for correctly painting the contrasting yellow trim color
* We repainted the entire cab, frame, running gear, wheels, trim with high quality paint...PPG Urethane
* After multiple color coats as need on all truck parts, everything was clear coated with multiple coats
* The finish of every component is now far superior to the quality of the original factory paint
Interior:
* All gauges were rehab'ed, including speedometer to perfectly functioning condition.
* Heater and wipers were rehab'ed
* We installed a custom complete interior panel kit with new headliner, including first installing high-grade radiant barrier insulation.
* Beautifully re-upholstered seat like original pleated style
* Rubber floor mats in like new condition
NADA Report as of 3/17/11
Low: $5,800
Avg.: $11,300
High: $26,900
We will be glad to give full operation instruction to the buyer who may not be all that familiar with 40’s vintage trucks and will also throw in the reproduction original owner/operator's manual. Please call (406.360.2248) or email
Show 1947 Ford Pickup Truck Tonner Stake Bed was placed on 4/11/11 by Wildfire and is located in Hamilton. To find additional Classic Cars For Sale in Montana, please follow this link.
