Ron,

I'm in your neighborhood over in New Hampshire. I bought my running 49 F-1 a few years ago for $3900. The truck came from Connecticut and needed some rust repair (two front fenders, cab corners, etc), so you can find something in this area for about the price you want to pay if you are willing to wait for the right deal. Just remember that most anything found in this area will probably need rust repair. It's been fun working on my 49 for the last three years.

I'll keep my eyes open and will let you know if I run into anything for sale in your price range....

Here's an F-3 on Vermont CL. F-3s can be made into F-1s...

48 FORD TRUCK F3 (GRANITEVILLE)

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48 FORD TRUCK F3 COMPLETE. FLAT HEAD V8 ,4 SPEED , STANDARD TRANSMISSION. NEEDS RESTORATION OR FOR PARTS. CALL 802-476-4934. ASK FOR BOB.


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Here's one running for $6500 with a Chebby engine...

1950 ford f-1 pickup - $6500 (montpelier vermont)

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this is an 1950 ford f-1 pickup, was off frame resto ten years ago, has a early 70 chevrolet rebuilt 350 engine just stock, new steel crank,rings,camshaft,bearings ect. elderblock intake,new recent600 cfm elderblock 4 barrel carb. 3 speed 400 auto trans also rebuilt. has alum radiator. 50 series tires all around, front disk brakes power,dual exaust, shortie headers alum wheels, aux fuel tank in rear for more leg room, cloth bench seat auto shift on floor, still pretty solid! all steel!! only rear fenders are fiberglass, but have rear steelfenders still runs good! not many miles just banged around town,strait axel frontend, gm rotors,calipers in front came as a kit does need a little love and tinkering,sat in storage alot kind of lost intrest? she needs a good home! cheap for what it is!!
Serious inquiries only please, no tire kickers....


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Here's a 51 Project in Maine with a 48-50 nose..

51 Ford F1 Project Hot Rod - $3500 (Norway)

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1951 Ford F100 project for sale

Frame off restored / rebuilt
NEW '48 Fairlane Co. Fiberglas Tilt-nose hood, with two-way option for tilting method -- $1,895.00
NEW Fairlane Co. Fiberglas running boards -- $389.00
New Pros-Pick Bed Shell -- $1895.00
NEW Dan Carpenter's Oak Bed with Stainless Steel Polished Bed Strips & Hardware (dancarpenters.com) -- $450.00
'76 Ford 9″ rear-end completely rebuilt / restored
'77 AMC Pacer front-end w/ disc brakes and rack & pinion steering completely rebuilt / restored
NEW All door & glass seals (no glass)
OEM complete / restored "Ford" tailgate
Complete original '51 dashboard -- needs restoration
All bodywork / rust remediation completed professionally
All window mechanics included, with option for side vent windows

For more information: http://51ford.wickedgoodwebsites.com


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I cant thank you guys enough! that means a lot to me. And the advice is priceless so thank you for your help! I guess at this point I will broaden my horizons and find something over time that is good "workable" shape. Being so new and ambitious to this, the advice is worth as much as the investment! I will continue looking and I will look to find something and I will continue to follow the posts! Thanks for the kind welcoming and priceless advice!

 

Hey Ron,
Welcome Aboard! I thought it might be useful to see what you could get
down here in the dry Southwest (Texas) to help you with perspective.
Here's a sampling..

$4500 - Lubbock Project truck - Looks to be an original vs hotrod.
1950 Ford F1 Pickup

$2995 - El Paso Project truck - The body has been re-done.
I can't tell you how expensive & time consuming it is to get your truck
to this shape. Mechanical stuff is easy in comparison.
1949 Ford F-1 Pick up (Project)

$13500 - Houston Project truck - A fun looking project....
1951 Ford F1 pickup

$6000 - The Rio Grande Valley - It runs! Not a bad start ..
hot rod ford f1

$4450 - San Antonio - It runs! I see paint in your future.
1951 Ford F1 V8 AUTOMATIC

Have fun picking out your truck Ron!

Ben in Austin

 

Here's an F-3 in NY well within your price range...

1951 Ford F3 Pickup Truck - $1100 (Tomkins Cove NY)

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This is a great project truck, the F3's are hard to find. I bought the truck a few years back and planned on restoring it. The engine was pulled and restored to working condition, all new brake lines and master cylinder were installed, sandblasted from the cab back, and many other things. There is no glass in the cab and the windshield frame has rust that needs to be repaired. This truck is unique because the original bed was removed and a dump body was installed. The previous owner told me that the dump body came off of a Model-A but I have not confirmed that. The bed dumps by turning the wheel on the passenger side (see pictures below). The gas tank was pulled and restored and I had the bench seat completely reupholstered. The truck has been sitting for a few years and the brake drums have seized up and it probably will not run. Also, feel free to contact me if you would like to see more pictures.


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Here's an F-2 in Trenton NJ...


1952 ford f2 pickup truck - $1800 (trenton)

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i am listing this for a friend
this truck i originally from s dakota it has a clear title, solid frame, and solid hood and door, doors have regulators but no windows, great project for street rod, this is a roling project

contact me at 609-695-0693


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Another F-1 in NJ...

1950 Ford F1 Truck - $2200 (williamstown)

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Ford F1 pickup no bed but have bed fenders flathead v8 rusted manual trans**** project truck**** 609-381-359six


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Here's a 49 F-1 in PA...

1949 Ford F1 Truck - $2000 (Shippensburg)

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1949 Ford truck for sale. Many extras like new front fenders, extra 302 with tranny and rear end. Needs restored. Original flat 6 that ran before we started to tear the truck apart. If you don't want the 302 tranny and rear end we will part with the truck and everything original that goes with it for $1500.00 FIRM. Call 717-386-9524


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Here's a 50 F-1 in Roanoke, VA

1950 F-1 Ford Truck for sale - $2300 (Roanoke)

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1950 Ford Truck for sale. Great project. Complete minus the running boards.Cab is very solid. 6 cylinder engine with 13k
2300.00 obo


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Here's a 52 F-1 barn find in Ohio...

1952 Ford Truck Barn Find - $2500 (Blanchester Ohio)

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Real decent old ford truck runs and drives front fenders ar rough but the rest of the truck is real decent take a look at the interior.Call Jim 937-725-3100


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Check out this one, a little more than you wanted to pay, but runs and drives with some upgrades. Ford : F-100 Ford : F-100 - eBay (item 270935582305 end time Mar-21-12 14:58:22 PDT)

 

1950 F-1 Ford Truck for sale

This is that one in Roanoke, VA. Not too far from me.

 

If you buy a rusted out start for 3000.:
The basic repair panels and reproduction body parts will cost >5000.00 plus installation.
So if you are a skilled bodyman you will have 8000. plus a minmum of 2 years work invested just to get to what you you could get for 5-6K plus 1K shipping and 100.00 worth of sandpaper to sand off the surface rust and old paint in the SW. That doesn't include all the small misc parts and/or any chassis repair/replacement that are likely to be needed.
How long are you (and especially your S/O) willing to wait to drive your project while you tie up your shop/garage, and keep sinking time and money into it? Should you get tired of the project before finishing it, The unfinished basket case will not likely ever recover the cash investment, whereas the rust free one is much more valuable at any stage of completion.