This 1948 F-1 Pickup belongs to Dave & Gerry Burton. The first time thay saw this truck it was for sale at a local cruizin. Then a few months later at the Pumpkin Run Nationals (local show in Cincinnati) they saw the truck there and talked to the owner and one thing led to another and Dave & Gerry bought the truck. The truck has a 351 Windsor, Torino front clip, power steering, power brakes, 4 inch chopped top, and the truck just last week went into the shop to get some changes. They`re putting a wabbit wood dash in and a Vintage air conditioner, Removing the dents behind the cab and putting the gas tank under the bed of the truck. In the spring the Burton`s will be back on the road.
1948 Ford F-1 Pickup
This was Ford`s first really new postwar vehicle. The headlights were in the recessed , horizontal-bar pattern geille. The squared-off fenders and hood and a new onepiece windshield contributed to a crisp modern look. The spare tire was relocated to underneath the bed. The new all steel (Million Dollar) cab was wider , longer and taller than before. It was also insulated from vibration and noise via a new cab suspension system. Rubber pads and rubber insulated bolts were used at the front corners and lever-action links in torsion type rubber bushings were placed at each rear corner. Prototype trucks seen in many factory photos, had a body-color grille/headlamp mounting panel, while early production trucks originally had Tucson tan finish there. Argent silver later replaced Tucson tan and the later trucks also had Argent silver finished grille with red stripes. All 1948 models had the wheels done in black. The F-1s had hubcaps first seen on late 1947 passenger cars, which were also used on 1948 passenger cars. Late in the run, the finish on the vent window moldings was changed from chrome to black. Among the standard features were, extra large rear cab window, ashtray, glove compartment, cowl ventilator, air-wing ventilators, three-spoke 18 in. diameter steering wheel, Synchro-Silent threespeed manual transmission, and black wheels and runningboards .
Colors were: Vermilion : Medium-luster black : Meadow green : Birch gray : and Chrome yellow.
I. D. DATA
The serial number and engine number are the same. The VIN is stamped on the clutch housing and can be seen when the transmission cover is removed. (For Trucks with a Six-cylinder) The first symbol is a 8=1948. The second symbol and third symbol indicated the series ; 7HC=1/2 Ton. The last six symbols are the sequential production number. (For Trucks with a V-8) The first symbol is a 8=1948. The second and third symbols are; 8RC=1/2 Ton. The last six symbols are the sequential production number. The VIN range for six-cylinder models; 87HC-6911 through 87HC-166979. For V-8 models; 88RC-101 through 88RC-139262.
Engine ( 7HY )
Displacement 226.4 cid. L-Head Six 95 HP at 3300 rpm. Bore & Stroke; 3.3 in. X 3.4 in. Compression ratio: 6.2:1 Carburetor: One-barrel.
Engine ( 8RY )
Displacement 239.4. L-Head V-8.100 hp at 3800 rpm. Bore & Stroke: 3-3/16 in.X 3-3/4 in.Compression ratio: 6.2:1. Carburetor: Two-barrel.
