Vehicle Description
Very cool patina truck with all-new mechanicals underneath. Lifetime California truck. New Scat 304 cubic inch stroker flathead, 5-speed, 9-inch, disc brakes, gauges, tilt column and more. A slick sleeper that?s very period-correct! This low-key 1951 Ford F-2 pickup is one of our favorite vehicles. Why? Because it keeps the original, weathered look and enhances it with entirely new mechanical equipment under the skin. Looks old, drives new, that?s just plain awesome. It apparently spent the entirety of its life on a fruit farm in California, so there?s some surface scale underneath but no heavy rot or perforation, and the exterior sheetmetal is in excellent condition. It?s obviously finished in black primer, and it has probably looked like this for decades, because there?s plenty of age on the finish that the faux patina guys just can?t match. Somewhere along the line it gained a heavy-duty rear step bumper and they decided to leave it intact when the truck got a makeover, along with the original planks in the bed and stake sides that are just about perfect. The brackets above the windshield are probably for a long-gone visor, and interestingly enough, this F-2 carries dual side-mounted spares, an unusual option. The chrome and stainless trim is in good order, not perfect but certainly appropriate, and all the lights and signals work properly. This truck is 100% ready to work or play. Inside, it?s still bare bones pickup, make no mistake. They didn?t try to make it into some 21st century street rod with sculpted door panels and a wild center console. No, there?s a vinyl bench seat, a steel dashboard, and a cardboard headliner, all new. To help you get a little more comfortable, however, they did add a tilt steering column and a smaller-diameter steering wheel which does give it a bit of a hot rod vibe. There?s also a full set of modern gauges from the Omega Kustom Instrument Co., and they monitor all of the big flathead?s vitals. There is no radio, although you could easily install one in the factory slot, but there is a brand new heater/defroster unit stashed under the dash. Seat belts were also added in the name of safety, and plenty of sound-deadening insulation was installed to control noise and heat. It?s all pretty effective. Door panels are still metal, the knobs and levers are original equipment, and the glass is in excellent condition. It nails the balance between original and modern, just like the rest of the truck. Now for the good stuff: the engine is a 304 cubic inch flathead V8 filled with a Scat forged crank, H-beam rods, and forged aluminum pistons. On top there are Edelbrock finned aluminum heads and a matching dual carb intake topped with Holley 97s, which are pure tradition. Altogether, we?re told it cost more than $18,000. 304 cubic inches is just about the outside edge of how big you can go with a stock flathead, and it provides a big hit of torque that you don?t expect from a flattie, making the F-2 feel quick and agile around town. There?s also a big radiator up front to keep it cool, new wiring, a 12-volt alternator that looks like a generator, fresh water pumps, a new fuel pump, and just about everything else has been upgraded or replaced. The stout flathead is backed by a T5 5-speed manual, whose tall overdrive makes highway cruising a breeze, and there?s a rebuilt Ford 9-inch rear end out back with what we believe are 3.50 gears. The front axle is still hanging on leaf springs, but it has been augmented with front disc brakes with power assist and a dual reservoir master cylinder. A custom dual exhaust system features Smitty-type mufflers for that perfect flathead V8 soundtrack, and there are fresh springs and shocks all around so it rides well enough for a pickup. Six new steel wheels with trim rings and hubcaps are the perfect finishing touch, and they carry six fresh 225/75/16 radials for a modern ride. This is the way to do it: mechanically, every single component is new, but it?s wrapped in original bodywork with a story to tell. This truck is ready to cruise, whether it?s to the local show or cross-country on the Power Tour, and it?s got the hardware to make it easy. If you like your street rods genuine and honest, they don?t come much better than this. Call today!
Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Black
- Interior Color:
- Black vinyl
Vehicle Warranty
ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS-IS:
Harwood is selling the Vehicle “as-is,” and expressly disclaims all warranties, both express and implied, including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Harwood does not guarantee the fitness of any of the Vehicle’s components, and disclaims all warranties, both express and implied, as to the condition and/or working order of the Vehicle. Buyer expressly agrees to bear the entire expense of repairing and/or correcting any defects that may presently exist or that may occur in the Vehicle. Buyer expressly agrees to waive his/her/their right to recover damages arising out of or relating to the condition of the Vehicle from Harwood.
Harwood Motors Ltd. strives to perform visual inspections on all vehicles we represent but we do not disassemble vehicles or components for inspection purposes and therefore it is always possible that there is hidden damage that is not readily apparent. We will not guarantee the fitness of any components. We do not perform internal examinations, so we cannot guarantee the condition of unseen internal components such as crankshafts, bearings, gears, and other mechanical equipment. This also applies to electronics such as radios, clocks, gauges, light fixtures, switches, or other electrical devices. Buyer should personally inspect the vehicle and satisfy him/her/themself as to its mechanical and cosmetic fitness.
Buyer is entirely responsible for satisfying him/her/themself that the car is as-represented prior to purchase and there are no warranties, expressed or implied, involved in the sale of any motor vehicle represented by Harwood Motors Ltd.
About Harwood Motors
ABOUT HARWOOD MOTORS
Whatever your passion, Harwood Motors understands it. Matt and Melanie officially incorporated Harwood Motors in 2014 as a way to put their passion for the hardware and the hobby to work, offering enthusiasts an effortless way to buy and sell collector vehicles. From antiques and Classics to '50s fins to potent muscle cars, we have cars that will delight any enthusiast. Diversity is the backbone of the hobby and Harwood Motors works hard to offer a wide variety of high-quality collector vehicles at fair prices with an industry-leading attention to detail. Call us any time to talk cars, trucks, or even just about the hobby in general. What we do isn't new, but the way we do it will make you a friend for life.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
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VIN
Harwood Motors tries to provide clear images of each vehicle's primary VIN (vehicle identification number) and verifies that the primary VIN on the car matches the VIN on the title. Buyer agrees to hold Harwood Motors harmless for any disputes arising from hidden or secondary VINs on the vehicle. Antique vehicles may be titled by different numbers such as engine number or frame number. Buyer is solely responsible for verifying his home state's inspection and registration requirements regarding VINs prior to purchase.
VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
All Buyers are given the opportunity to inspect the vehicle, whether personally or through third party. We always welcome inspections by Buyers and/or third parties who wish to undertake such examinations at their own expense.
ODOMETER READING
Harwood makes no warranty or representation regarding mileage other than providing a reading of the current odometer. Each listing contains an image of the odometer reading at the time of vehicle’s arrival and should not be taken to mean it is actual miles unless otherwise stated. Most antique vehicles come with a title that states mileage as Non-Actual, Exempt, or Exceeds Mechanical Limits.
VEHICLE TITLE & REGISTRATION
As a dealer in Ohio, Harwood Motors is required to process title in Buyer's name. Harwood will deliver an Ohio title in Buyer's name within 45 days of Buyer’s full payment of the purchase price and fees to Harwood. This title can be transferred to Buyer's home state for registration purposes. Buyer is solely responsible for satisfying all title and registration requirements of the state in which the Vehicle will be registered. Buyer acknowledges all insurance, licenses, tags, plates, and/or registrations maintained by Harwood on the Vehicle shall be canceled on the Sale Date. Vehicle title and registration requirements vary from state to state, particularly with regard to antique, classic, special interest, and modified vehicles. It is Buyer’s sole responsibility to determine his/her state's requirements for such vehicles and to ensure the Vehicle meets all such requirements.
DELIVERY OF VEHICLE
Buyer may take possession of the Vehicle at Harwood’s premises any time after Sale Date. Buyer is solely responsible for shipping and delivering the Vehicle to his/her chosen destination. At Buyer’s request and at Buyer’s risk and cost, Harwood can arrange for third-party shipping to deliver the Vehicle to Buyer’s chosen destination. Unless alternate arrangements are made with Harwood in writing, Vehicle must be picked up within 30 days of Sale Date or storage fees of $10 per day will accrue until Vehicle is retrieved.
Fees and Taxes
DOCUMENTATION & OTHER FEES
Listed prices do not include additional fees, taxes, or shipping and delivery costs. Harwood Motors Ltd collects a minimum $150.00 documentation fee on every vehicle purchase.
