Learn me 48 Ford truck

Need to order a tailgate.  Online seems $275-$313 for one 

Beautiful!

That looks like a sweet old rig. Nice score!

THanks guys. 

Getting new mufflers put on now. No time to waste! 

I'd trade a decent 65 impala for that f100... But I also love that body style f100. Also ever looked for a panel van from those years that's some big $$$$$

OneSickGNX said:

I'd trade a decent 65 impala for that f100... But I also love that body style f100. Also ever looked for a panel van from those years that's some big $$$$$

I hate flareside trucks 

I bought a $45,000 loaded tacoma last month . But I love the design and flow of this f100 . My taco will sit for a while , while I enjoy this 

after I fix it I possibly will keep it at least a year. It really speaks to me even though these fords aren't that "desired" 

84FSP said:

Am I blind or is it missing a pedal?

Pretty sure that it's an automatic that happens to have a long shifter handle.

@mainlandboy is correct. Its gimpomatic.

Looks like this website will be my new best friend this week

https://midwestearlyford.com

Uncle David (Forum Supporter) said:

The picture of the engine also shows an independent front suspension, which is not how Ford delivered those trucks. That means the front of the frame, or the whole frame, has been swapped.  It's probably a GM front end since the engine is a Chevy and 2nd Gen F-body front subframe swaps are popular.  S10 frame swaps usually work on these trucks as well (they're not very big), and the 2nd gen F-body and S-10 front ends share a lot of parts. The GM rally-style wheels are another clue that the truck has GM running gear. 

Check the entire brake system carefully. Many people screw up decent brakes with mismatched hardware (front vs back, and master cylinders)

Confirmed as you said 

definitely a front GM suspension swap 

once I get back from muffler shop tomorrow 

will post more pics 

914Driver said:

Was the truck's gas tank relocated to the back? 

Gas tank in bed 

a friend said lots of people moved and relocate the tank ? 
 

my main concern is once I order the rear beautiful bed means I will have to cut that for the filler neck 

I actually really like the patina on the hood with the bright chrome trim. It's a cool look. 

JeremyJ said:

I actually really like the patina on the hood with the bright chrome trim. It's a cool look. 

I do too! 
 

wish whole thing was patina so I wouldn't have to paint it 

debating seat belt yes or no ? 

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

Yes

Thanks angrycorvair

paint quote $4300 

Debating  doing black satin with white /red hand pin striping ... i know played out....but figuring out what sells.

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

Yeah. I've been there with my uncle. Not too far from his place. Forgot about them when we chatted. 

I kinda think that satin black cars from that era is a little played out. I still think red with a walnut bed. 

In reply to bmw88rider (Forum Supporter) :

Thank you sir ! Need to order tailgate and bed from them

Here are undercarriage shots, as we are doing exhaust. Truck has disc brakes. 

few more pics

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

Please please please don't do black. It's so played out and just bleh looking. Satin pale yellow, teal, or lavender with pinstripes and fill chrome reverses or Cragars with the thin whitewalls. White vinyl pleated interior to all of the above.

Javelin (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

Please please please don't do black. It's so played out and just bleh looking. Satin pale yellow, teal, or lavender with pinstripes and fill chrome reverses or Cragars with the thin whitewalls. White vinyl pleated interior to all of the above.

Won't do black. Hate black. Was just thinkign out loud for a minute. 

Pale Yellow/Teal , period correct is what I will go with. Hope to make color pick on Monday and send it to body shop

What color was it off the VIN?  Might make it easy and "right".

84FSP said:

What color was it off the VIN?  Might make it easy and "right".

Good idea. Let me check to see if we can figure out 

Not sure if the VIN plate would even indicate the original color on a truck that old, but...

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/1948-1952-ford-fseries-trucks3.htm

The 1948-1949 Ford F-Series trucks came in eight standard paint colors: Barcelona Blue, Medium Luster Black, Feather Gray, Glade Green, Monsoon Maroon, Rotunda Gray, Vermilion, and Tucson Tan. Wheels were painted black, as were the bumpers and running boards

Woody (Forum Supportum) said:

Not sure if the VIN plate would even indicate the original color on a truck that old, but...

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/1948-1952-ford-fseries-trucks3.htm

 

The 1948-1949 Ford F-Series trucks came in eight standard paint colors: Barcelona Blue, Medium Luster Black, Feather Gray, Glade Green, Monsoon Maroon, Rotunda Gray, Vermilion, and Tucson Tan. Wheels were painted black, as were the bumpers and running boards

Appreciate it very much! Busy day with teo land cruiser pick ups - so didn't have chance to look