1938 Ford Pickup - Restored traditional body with updated chassis & drive train

Description for Ford Other Pickups 1938

Description of 1938 Ford Pickup

This is a beautifully restored and upgraded, ompletely street legal, 938 Ford pickup truck. The object of this build was to have the body remain original in appearance to 1938 vehicle but have the benefit of an updated frame, riveline and suspension. It is painted inside and out with a color that resembles an original burgundy in low light but gleams with deep gold metallic underneath the color and clear coats in brighter light. When the sun comes out, he paint explodes into a high gloss golden metallic and burgundy splendor. This truck has won "Best in Show" and other honors in Idaho.

Special care was used to research all body and trim items to keep the original appearance as close as possible. The headlights, or example, re very rare with turn signals attached but are original equipment along with the mounting bow. The actual headlights are newer 12 volt units to match the rest of the 12 volt conversion. The original steering column was used but modified to adapt to the rack and pinion steering and aftermarket steering wheel. The turn signals are aftermarket and work perfectly. The transmission shifter is a floor mounted B&M unit.

The body and fenders are all original steel. The radiator shell is from a 1936 and the hood was custom built to fit.The pickup bed is a fabricated facsimile of the original. The straps that secure the replaced hardwood floor boards are original. The original planks have been replaced with hardwood Ash. A removable sign rack was fabricated of plastic piping for use in parades.

The original truck only had one taillight but two original lamps were installed, ne on each side, o accommodate the turn signals. The body was removed from the old frame and completely restored before being fitted over a new frame fitted with late model Chevrolet driveline and suspension components with independent front suspension, ower disc brakes, ack and pinion steering and leaf suspension in the rear with a Chevrolet differential and drum brakes.

The "Roll-Out Windshield" works perfectly with all original components and chrome plated handle.

The engine is a mildly tuned small block 5.0L (305CI) Chevrolet V8 with a 350 Turbohydro automatic transmission. It is very street friendly but some power-add options make it powerful enough to have a lot of fun. Long Cruises are no problem with the rear mounted 10 gallon stainless steel fuel tank. If you wanted to drive this beauty home, t is street legal (for 1938) and ready to go.

The interior is painted but unfinished beyond a temporary floor covering, imple door panels and two transplanted seats. The simple but elegant dashboard is completed with new gauges, eadlight switch and ignition switch. Windshield wipers were an option in 1938 but this truck doesn't have them. There is, owever, nbsp;a spot on the roof for them to be mounted if you wish.

Some photos are attached for your view. The rebuild was done five years ago, lways garaged and only 765 miles since completed. Parades and cruises mostly.

There is a small scratch/dent on the bottom of the left rear fender which just happened recently. I will repair it or pay you a reasonable fee to repair it.

The truck is being sold AS-IS and Where- Is in central Idaho. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, torage, andling or other fees, axes or charges.

This is a wonderful investment that will only appreciate as time passes.