1949 Ford F-1 /// A Generational Hauler

1949 Ford F-1 /// A Generational Hauler
Gene shares his awesome Ford F1 Truck with us at the All Ford Powered Car Show in Apple Valley MN
he first-generation of the Ford F-Series (also known as the Ford Bonus-Built trucks) is a series of trucks that was produced by Ford from the 1948 to the 1952 model years. The introduction of the F-Series marked the divergence of Ford car and truck design, developing a chassis intended specifically for truck use. Alongside pickup trucks, the model line included also panel vans, bare and cowled chassis, and marked the entry of Ford into the medium and heavy-duty truck segment.
After World War II, Ford's war time effort on building B-24 bombers, jeeps, tank engines, and other military hardware have ended. When civilian passenger cars and trucks were put back into production, Ford produced the same truck and car design that was produced since 1941. Soon after the 1947 Model Year was introduced, the company planned to develop a completely new design that appealed to various applications, extending further than just having a single purpose.
The development objective included making driving easier, with comfortable and roomier cab, and a value for customers. When introduced, Ford's new truck would be the only truck featuring all new post-war design. GM's Advanced Design trucks featured a new body but used pre-war A platform that was shared with other GM passenger cars. Dodge B series although redesigned, continued to use an outdated design such as the semi circular rear wheel housing. Ford departed from sharing a passenger vehicle platform and developed a frame that was specifically built for F-Series. The new frame, included a third member which enabled extra strength that allowed the design to be shared with its medium duty chassis. Also Ford was the only company to offer V8 engines for Pickup trucks at the time. To better absorb rough uneven roads, and to reduce maintenance costs, Ford was also first to introduce a telescopic double-acting shock absorbers to the Pickup truck market in place of the lever shocks which were advertised as the "Aircraft Type Shocks".
Ford invested an additional one million dollar into research and tooling for the new cab dubbed as the "Million-Dollar Cab". Compared to the previous model of Ford trucks, new cab design was 7 inches wider and provided more headroom. It also included wider doors that were moved 3 inches forward and extending below the cab's floor for better accessibility and interior protection from dust, moisture, and drafts. A new flat one-piece windshield was 2 inches higher than the previous generation combined with the larger rear window offering a better all around visibility. The new cab also featured increased foot room, and bench seats with adjustable fore, aft, and rake. To improve comfort, the cab was isolated from the frame using bushing at the front and lever-action torsion links in the rear in order to insulate vibration and noise. Additionally, Ford added more cushioning to bench seat which were wrapped with springs for improved comfort. The front fenders were also wider and taller and featured single piece like wrap around design which included integrated headlamps. Five-bar horizontal grille had integrated turn signal light into the top grille bar. Rear fenders no longer had the tear drop shape, instead had more rounded and had continuous side body lines. Two openings were added over bold FORD lettering at the nose which left opening acted as a hood release handle.
Three way ventilation system consisted of two vent windows (driver and passenger) and an additional vent was located at the cowl. Ford increase the steering ratio and made it easier to turn. Heavier-duty construction with new channeled steel front bumper was attached directly to the extended frame rails which provided increase rigidity and smooth ride.
The new trucks were introduced in late 1947 (going on sale January 16, 1948). Standard features included, ashtray, glove box, and driver's side sun visor which was unusual on trucks at the time. Options included the "See-Clear" windshield washer (operated by foot plunger), passenger-side windshield wiper & sun visor, and Passenger-side taillight. The F-1 truck was also available with additional stainless steel trim and two horns as an option. All F-series were available with optional "Marmon-Herrington All Wheel Drive" until 1959.
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[@danielgillen5398]

My father had an F1. He bought it from the phone company. He had until 1962 and he traded it in during the Cuban missile crisis he was afraid that if we went to war he wouldn't be able to get another truck. I see one that is near where I live. It is abandoned in the driveway. I'm tempted to go look at it. But I know I'll never be able to restore it. This is a wonderful thing you did with your grandchildren.

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Hey great story thanks for sharing. You never know for sure if you can restore that truck near you unless you give it a try. You could be it’s last hope for survival!

[@LincolnPoole]

Hey I know that truck and wedding! ;) thanks for filming the story.

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

It was our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@martymountebank5995]

Stunning truck, send it to me in the UK

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Thanks for watching

[@sergiosoto5922]

Simplemente hermosa,muy linda está camioneta felicito al dueño. Muchos saludos desde Chile 🚙

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Es una camioneta muy hermosa. ¡Gracias por ver!

[@georgeshaw2258]

Beautiful truck, I really enjoyed your video. I'm currently working on my 1951 F1. You seem like a stickler for detail so I hope this doesn't offend - your stainless Ford emblems are on the wrong sides of your hood (the passenger side should be shaped like Tennessee). It's pretty common to see this at car shows but to correct it just switch the sides they're on. Of course if you have them that way that's okay too! Keep on truckin'!

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

It was a beautiful truck, steeped in family history. Thanks for watching!

[@fredthegraycatt]

You couldn't keep the original gauge cluster? Kinda ruins it considering the other originality.

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Thanks for watching

[@Johnnyreengo]

Couldn’t start it up at least? Sheesh

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

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