1938 Ford 1 1/2 Ton Stakebed Truck

[THarrison351]

I don't know if this one led me to the decision to try to purchase all the Budweiser delivery trucks, but I think being exposed to so many of them on eBay for sale on eBay for ridiculously low prices considering all the detail that comes with each one may have had something to do with it. The 1938 Ford 1 1/2 ton truck featured the first totally new cab since 1935. The new front end, featuring an oval grill, was a pioneering design that featured the first conventional front-opening truck hood in the industry. The truck also featured a modernized instrument panel. The venerable flathead V-8 introduced in 1932, had 221 cubic inches, 85 hp and 150 lb ft of torque was connected to a 4 speed manual transmission. The model seems closer to a one ton than a ton and a half, but if Danbury Mint wants to call it that OK. The stake bed and the aluminum kegs are the neatest feature of this truck model. The stake rails have hinges and latches, that are kind of fiddly, but they do work. The aluminum kegs have magnets in them to help keep them stacked (sort of). The details feature a removable seat cushion to reveal a jack and tools, a nice dash with all knobs and controls, a spare that's secured in its tire rack by a retaining bar, a tailight complete with its feed wire and a fully wired and plumbed engine bay. Even the choke cable is included. This is one that need no repairs or cleaning either. 

[Gramps46]

Another very nice old Ford.  Thank you for sharing it and the working detail is amazing.  Would like to see your Budweiser collection assembled together some time.

[randyc]

I'm not sure I've ever noticed that truck before.  It is lovely.  How about a group shot of all the Bud trucks?

[cobraman]

Very cool, I like it !

[THarrison351]

11 hours ago, randyc said:

I'm not sure I've ever noticed that truck before.  It is lovely.  How about a group shot of all the Bud trucks?

This weekend I'll pull them out of their display cases, put them on the table and take a group shot. 

[randyc]

THanks for the group shot in other thread.  Nice to see them all and how many there are.