1946 FORD UTE PICK UP TRUCK

1946 FORD UTE PICK-UP CUSTOM STREET ROD

ONE OF 6 FROM A PRODUCTION LOT OF 500 KNOW TO HAVE MADE IT TO NORTH AMERICA. ROLLING FORD CHASSIS CONVERTED TO A PICK-UP BY UTILITARIAN VEHICLE CO. OF AUSTRALIA. UTE’S TYPICALLY USED A FORD OR GM ROLLING CHASSIS TO CREATE THE LOOK OF THE RANCHERO OR ELCAMINO AS FAR BACK AS THE 30’S. A STOCK BODY, EXCEPT FOR THE PANNED HOOD AND SHAVED DOOR HANDLES AND TAIL LIGHTS. THE CHASSIS SHEET METAL FEATURES ARE ORIGINAL TO THE UTE. APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES ON THE FORD UTE CUSTOM.

CHASSIS & BODY

· TIGER ORANGE AND PURPLE (PEARL) EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS – SEPARATED BY A UNIQUELY PAINTED BELT LINE GRAPHIC WITH PINSTRIPING HIGHLIGHTS

* AN AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC LIFT ALUMINUM TANNEAU COVER IS INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE COLOR MATCHING PERMATECH BED

* TOP IS NOT CHOPPED ON THE TRUCK – LOTS OF HEADROOM

· THE ORIGINAL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE UPGRADED TO INCORPORATE A FRONT AND REAR INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION FROM A 1986 C5 SERIES CORVETTE

· FRAME IS BOXED AND BRACED TO ACCEPT THE CORVETTE CROSSMEMBERS

· POWER STEERING RACK

· ALUMINUM COLORADO CUSTOM WHEELS

· 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES

· CUSTOM STAINLESS DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM

DRIVETRAIN

· ALL FORD ENGINE & TRANSMISSION DRIVE TRAIN FEATURING

- 1994 FOR V8 4.6 LITRE SOHC WITH CLOSED LOOP ELECTRONICS

- FORD AOD FOUR SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH COLUMN SHIFTER

- C5 SERIES CORVETTE REAR END & DIFFERENTIAL MEMBERS

* ENGINE FAIRINGS - CUSTOM STEEL FABRICATIONS PAINTED TO MATCH THE

EXTERIOR

INTERIOR FEATURES

· FULLY CUSTOMIZED DASH FROM A 94 THUNDERBIRD

· BUDNICK STEERING WHEEL ON A GM TILT COLUMN

· CUSTOM LEATHER INTERIOR CENTER CONSOLE WITH STORAGE

· CUSTOM INTERIOR – BUCKET FRONT AND REAR SEATS COVERED IN TAN LEATHER

· LEATHER HEADLINER TO MATCH SEATS

· LEATHER CUSTOM STYLIZED DOOR PANELS

· KENWOOD EXCELON 22 WATT AM/FM/CD STEREO SYSTEM MOUNTED IN CENTER CONSOLE

· STORAGE AREA BEHIND BUCKET SEATS

· INSULATION & SOUND DAMPENING MATS

· TRUCK IS NOT AIR CONDITIONED

THIS IS A VERY RARE CLASSIC TRUCK WITH A MODERN POWER TRAIN. IT HAS WON NUMEROUS CUSTOM TRUCK AWARDS, INCLUDING THE CUSTOM TRUCK AWARD AT COLUMBUS GOODGUYS. RUNS AND HANDLES LIKE A SPORTS CAR.

THE CURRENT OWNER WANTS TO MOVE ON TO A NEW PROJECT. THE CAR NEEDS NOTHING OTHER THAN A CARING NEW OWNER TO CONTINUE THE WINNING WAYS OF THIS MAGNIFICENT “UTE”.

WARRANTY:

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of the sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle

SHIPPING:

The buyer is responsible for all transportation and cost to the buyer's designation from the greater Cleveland, Ohio area.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE:

Winning bidder must contact the seller within 24 hours of auction end and make arrangements for payment in U.S. Currency. A $5,000 deposit is due within 60 hours of end of auction. The remaining balance of the winning sales price is due within 7 business days of the auction close. Acceptable payment methods are by Bank Check, Money Order, or Bank-to-Bank Wire Transfer. Car and Title transfer will not be accomplished until all funds have been received and verified by Seller's Bank. If no contact is made within 48 hours of end of auction, the seller reserves the right to re-list the vehicle, or sell it otherwise. Make sure you have access to the necessary funds required to purchase the vehicle before bidding.

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