1941 Ford Pickup Hot Rod

Mileage: True Mileage Unknown

Price: $38,995

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Vehicle Highlights

Exterior Color Yellow Exterior

Interior Color Brown Interior

Miles True Mileage Unknown Miles

Engine 283 CI Chevy

Transmission Powerglide

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Vehicle Description

The 1941 Ford pickup represents a pivotal moment in blue-collar American design. Moving away from the barrel-grille styling of the late 1930s, the ’41 introduced a wider, more integrated, and substantially more modern front fascia that immediately captured the imagination of the public. Today, those sweeping lines and prominent fenders make it a quintessential canvas for traditional hot rodding. The example offered here is a beautifully executed custom that honors its vintage roots while integrating thoughtful upgrades for modern drivability and comfort. The exterior makes an immediate and unforgettable statement. Finished in a brilliant bright yellow, the paint is accented by striking pearl flames that dance across the front end. The foundation is robust, featuring an all-steel body and front fenders, paired with fiberglass rear fenders that beautifully accommodate the widened stance. Rolling on a classic set of American Racing Torq Thrust wheels, this truck perfectly nails the nostalgic street rod aesthetic. The build is further protected and refined by a front bra nose cover for highway cruising and a sleek tonneau cover to secure the bed. True to time-honored hot rod philosophy, the powertrain relies on classic Chevrolet engineering. Under the hood sits a snappy 283-cubic-inch Chevy V-8 breathing through a 4-barrel carburetor. It sends power through a reliable 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission back to a stout Chevy Nova rear end. Cooling is expertly handled by a premium Walker radiator paired with a Cooling Components electric fan, ensuring the engine runs at the optimal temperature even in modern traffic. The authentic hot rod stance and handling are achieved through a dropped front axle with split wishbones and a transverse multi-leaf spring, while the rear utilizes a parallel leaf setup. Gas shocks at all four corners smooth out the ride, and a front disc brake conversion ensures it stops with confidence. Inside the cab, vintage charm meets dedicated cruising comfort. The focal point is a beautiful Wabbitt Woodworks custom dash, elegantly housing a full suite of Stewart-Warner gauges, while a period-correct Moon Eyes tachometer monitors the revs. The cabin is trimmed in a tasteful combination of brown Naugahyde vinyl and cloth. The builder thoughtfully integrated modern conveniences to make this ’41 a joy to drive in any weather, including an electric cowl vent, a tilt steering column, and a fully integrated Vintage Air A/C and heating system. This Ford is a fully dialed-in, turn-key street rod ready for local shows and weekend cruising alike.