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THE TRUCK<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 1948 Ford F-1 is a restomod built to be driven, not babied. It keeps the shape and presence of a first-year F-Series truck – one of the most recognizable American pickups ever built – but underneath it’s been brought into the modern driving world with a V8 swap, updated brakes, power accessories, and air conditioning. If you’ve wanted a classic truck that looks the part at a show but won’t punish you on the drive home, this is the kind of build people are after.<\/p>\n

Power comes from a 305ci GM small-block, topped with an Edelbrock AVS2 four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock intake, and Edelbrock valve covers, with a chrome alternator finishing off the engine bay. It’s a familiar, easy-to-service combination – parts are everywhere and any shop can work on it. The truck has power steering and power brakes, so it drives far easier than a stock ’48 ever did, and it’s backed by a Ford 9″” rear end, one of the most respected and durable rears you can put under a vehicle like this.<\/p>\n

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Vehicle Highlights<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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  • 1948 Ford F-1 pickup \u2014 restomod build<\/li>\n
  • 305ci GM small-block V8<\/li>\n
  • Edelbrock AVS2 four-barrel carb, Edelbrock intake and valve covers<\/li>\n
  • Chrome alternator<\/li>\n
  • Power steering and power brakes<\/li>\n
  • Front disc brakes, rear drums<\/li>\n
  • Ford 9″ rear end<\/li>\n
  • Rear leaf springs with dual shocks<\/li>\n
  • Dual exhaust<\/li>\n
  • American Racing wheels<\/li>\n
  • Wood bed<\/li>\n
  • Air conditioning<\/li>\n
  • Power windows<\/li>\n
  • Power bucket seats<\/li>\n
  • Tilt steering wheel<\/li>\n
  • VDO gauges with aftermarket tach<\/li>\n
  • Headliner, clean carpet, seat belts<\/li>\n
  • Radio with CD player in the glove box<\/li>\n
  • Wing windows<\/li>\n
  • Custom interior pinstriping<\/li>\n
  • Battery relocated under the bed<\/li>\n
  • Custom-fit truck cover included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    WHAT IT HAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The brake setup runs front discs with rear drums for confident, modern stopping. Out back, it sits on rear leaf springs with a pair of shocks mounted mid-frame between the springs and the differential. Exhaust is a dual system, and the battery has been relocated under the bed to keep the engine bay clean. It rolls on American Racing wheels, and the cargo area is finished with a classic wood bed.<\/p>\n

    Inside, this truck is built for comfort. It has power bucket seats, power windows, a tilt steering wheel, and air conditioning – a combination you rarely find in a truck this age. The gauges are VDO units with an aftermarket tach, and there’s a headliner overhead, clean carpet underfoot, and seat belts in place. The seats are in good shape with no rips or tears. A radio with a CD player is tucked into the glove box, the truck has wing windows up front, and there’s custom pinstriping inside for a personal touch.<\/p>\n

    WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This is a built truck, not a factory-original restoration, and it should be viewed that way. The drivetrain is a GM 305 small-block in a Ford body – a very common and reliable swap, but worth stating plainly for anyone expecting a Ford engine. As with any restomod that combines parts from different makes and eras, we always encourage buyers to come see it in person or arrange a third-party inspection so you know exactly what you’re getting.<\/p>\n

    THE BIGGER PICTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The 1948 F-1 marked the launch of Ford’s all-new F-Series – the bloodline that became the best-selling truck in America. The first-year styling, with its bold grille and rounded cab, is some of the most sought-after in the vintage truck world. Building one as a restomod the way this one’s been done – V8 power, disc brakes, power steering, AC, and a Ford 9″” – is exactly what makes these trucks usable and enjoyable in modern driving while keeping all the vintage character that draws people to them in the first place.<\/p>\n

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