Notices
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

Unique Ford

Old Jun 20, 2002 | 03:34 PM
  #1  
bobj49f2's Avatar
bobj49f2
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Shutterbug
Community Builder
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 16,882
Likes: 3,126
From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Unique Ford

[table width="600" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2 "background="http://www.specialtycontrolpanels.com/truck/pnl-twotrucks.gif"]
[tr][td]

[/td][/tr]

[tr][td][FONT FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="3"]

There is a unique right hand drive 1948 F-1 from South Africa listed on Ebay. It looks a little weird. They have a lot of pictures of it posted.
[link:cgi.compuserve.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1838245535|http://cgi.compuserve.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1838245535]

Bob Jones

[/TD][/TR]
[tr][td][table width="300" border="0" align="center"][TR][TD]
'49 F-2 pickup

http://www.specialtycontrolpanels.com/truck/trk-restored.jpg
[/TD]
[td] [/td]
[TD]
'48 panel

http://www.specialtycontrolpanels.com/truck/pnl-frontrightsmall.jpg
[/TD][/TR]
[/table]
[FONT FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="4" COLOR="RED"][B][/FONT][link:www.specialtycontrolpanels.com/trucksindex.html|Click Here To Visit My Truck Page][/td][/tr][/TABLE]



 
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2002 | 10:03 PM
  #2  
barry's Avatar
barry
Postmaster
25 Year Member
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 2,813
Likes: 6
From: Connecticut
Unique Ford

I saw that this morn on Ebay, a rather unique truck. I was wondering about the radio pic. looks like some kind of retro fit, with the pop rivets holding something there. There's a 1950 F-2 in Indonesia that's being restored with the RHD set up. I sold him a few parts last year.
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2002 | 07:11 PM
  #3  
bobj49f2's Avatar
bobj49f2
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Shutterbug
Community Builder
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 16,882
Likes: 3,126
From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Unique Ford

[table width="300" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2 "background="http://www.specialtycontrolpanels.com/truck/pnl-twotrucks.gif"]
[tr][td][FONT FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="3"]

The truck does not have a stock radio in it, or maybe it was the unit they installed in South Africa. I saw a adapter kit like that on ebay a few times, it was used to install a '48-50 car radio. What I find interesting about the truck is that the stick shift is still on the right hand side of the driver. I wonder what the linkage set up is on the truck to accomplish a smooth operation. I also like the tail light bracket, I wonder if that part is specific to the South African trucks or if it was offered in the States too. I have never seen any like it.

Bob Jones

[/TD][/TR]
[tr][td] http://www.specialtycontrolpanels.com/images/paneltruck.gif
[/TD][/TR]
[TR][TD]
[FONT FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="4" COLOR="RED"][B][/FONT][link:www.specialtycontrolpanels.com/trucksindex.html|Click Here To Visit My Truck Page][/td][/tr][/TABLE]

 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2002 | 09:10 AM
  #4  
blatherskite's Avatar
blatherskite
Senior User
25 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
Unique Ford

I'm not sure about that shifter location..... I thought the same thing when I looked at the picture of the seat. But I think its just an illusion.... Look at the very top picture (primarily of the steering wheel/dash). There the shifter appears to be in the middle of the truck (left of the steering wheel).
 
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2002 | 10:58 AM
  #5  
bobj49f2's Avatar
bobj49f2
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Shutterbug
Community Builder
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 16,882
Likes: 3,126
From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Unique Ford

[table width="500" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2 "background="http://www.specialtycontrolpanels.com/truck/pnl-twotrucks.gif"]
[tr][td]

[/td][/tr]

[tr][td][FONT FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="3"]

You are correct, after further study of the pictures I see the shifter in the center too. Oh, well it wasn't the first time I posted something that wasn't exactly correct.:-X11

I bet it would take a little getting used to to drive that one. I would love to have it at the car shows and local meets.

[/TD][/TR]
[tr][td]
[FONT FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="4" COLOR="RED"][B][/FONT][link:www.specialtycontrolpanels.com/trucksindex.html|Click Here To Visit My Truck Page][/td][/tr][/TABLE]



 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2002 | 11:35 AM
  #6  
Ironwolf21's Avatar
Ironwolf21
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: Battle Creek USA
Unique Ford

 
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2002 | 08:31 AM
  #7  
Craig's Avatar
Craig
Senior User
25 Year Member
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
From: Campbell U S A
Unique Ford

Wow! If the pics are for real, I'm impressed. I just wish the underside of my 56 was that clean. There's still a ton of baked on Oklahoma mud and oil on it. One of these days I'm gonna get under it and clean with something radioactive.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dave boley
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
28
Feb 12, 2009 12:58 PM
Nipperdog
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel
19
Aug 1, 2007 10:16 PM
bobj49f2
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Oct 17, 2002 04:53 PM
bobj49f2
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Sep 15, 2002 05:17 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:07 AM.

story-0
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-02 21:45:57


VIEW MORE
story-1
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-5
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE