1949 Ford Custom Pickup

This 1949 Ford pustom Pickup is powered by a 6.0-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel V-8 engine paired with a 5R110W five-speed automatic transmission and New Process 205 dual-range transfer case. The drivetrain includes an aluminum radiator, aftermarket intercooler and intake system, aluminum fuel tank and narrowed dual-wheel rear axle assembly with 4.10:1 gears. The chassis was reinforced and is equipped with polished 4-inch stainless-steel exhaust. Power-assisted disc brakes are fitted at all four wheels. Originally configured as a 28-foot stake bed fruit truck, the Ford was customized with an 8-foot varnished oak-lined bed and dual rear axle. The body was stripped from the frame to bare metal, rust was repaired and the exterior was painted Hunter Green. Exterior details include a chrome grille, black bumpers and side steps, dual side mirrors, replaced glass and weatherstripping, American Force 19.5-inch alloy wheels and 245/70 Continental Conti Tierra HD3 tires. The bed is lined with varnished oak planks and polished runners. The cab features a reupholstered bench seat in brown leather with a matching headliner, kick panels and sun visors. Additional interior equipment includes sound-damping material throughout the cab, under-dash air conditioning, woven carpeting, electric windshield wipers, power door locks, an alarm system and rear-view camera. A Kenwood touchscreen stereo with a power-retractable screen is mounted beneath a chrome Ford-branded dash plate and connected to three amplifiers and a JL Audio sound system with a fabricated speaker enclosure and three subwoofers behind the seat. A stainless-steel shifter is fitted to the steering column. The refreshed instrument panel is equipped with stock-style AutoMeter instrumentation, including an 80-mph speedometer and gauges.