1950 Ford F1 Pickup

From the early years of Ford's historic postwar pickup redesign, this 1950 Ford F1 Pickup is described as a fully restored example that began life as a rust-free Texas truck, with all-original Ford sheetmetal except for reproduction rear fenders.- the F1 was independently evaluated recently as being in number 2 condition, with an estimated total actual mileage of around 70,000 due to repeated odometer replacements.- that the engine, transmission, rear end, and steering box have all been rebuilt.- that the F1, redone to an obviously high standard, has only minor paint blemishes and is believed to be free of rust. Under the hood is Ford's base 226-cu.in. L-head inline-six. With a compression ratio of 6.8:1, the engine received its fuel mixture via a single carburetor and was rated by the manufacturer at 93 horsepower when new. The engine in this F1 is reportedly original to the truck and about 500 miles removed from a full rebuild by Earl's Engine in Connecticut. The engine reportedly idles well, while producing no smoke. The floor-shifted transmission is said to have been rebuilt by Chuck's Trucks of Connecticut, which also reportedly rebuilt the rear end.- the transmission shifts well, and notes some leaks around the engine and transmission. The engine bay presents as stock and very clean. The F1 was painted during its restoration, which was completed in 2020. The Meadow Green finish is described as excellent overall, with body blemishes reportedly limited to small dents inside the cargo box and two minor paint imperfections.- all cab seals have been replaced. The rear fenders are described as Dennis Carpenter reproductions. The cargo box has new wood and hardware and looks pristine except for very small dents. The trim appears to be complete and in very good condition, and the running boards are straight.- that new safety glass has been installed in all windows, and that all lights work. The underside shows minimal surface corrosion and presents as very clean -- that the bench seat, upholstered in brown vinyl, has been restored to original condition, shows no damage, and has full adjustability. The cab floor has a reproduction rubber mat that looks to be in very good shape. The original headliner and interior panels have reportedly all been replaced. The steel dashboard appears carefully restored, with the seller stating that all instruments work properly. There is no audio system or heater. - The suspension has been restored with all wear items replaced, including the leaf springs and shock absorbers. The manual steering reportedly tracks straight. - no functional issues, adding that the chassis bushings have also been replaced. The manual drum brakes are fully restored and are functional.- the tires are new and have traveled fewer than 500 miles. DOT date codes are not visible in the photos provided. Receipts associated with the restoration will be provided. This 1950 Ford F1 Pickup is reportedly a rust-free Texas truck that has undergone a full restoration.