This Ford F5 tow truck has been completely renovated mechanicallyto be roadworthy once again! New brakes, ignition, exhaust, tires,fuel system, all fluids, battery, and more! A worthy tow truck leftto rest in Oklahoma now lives again powered by a 1970s Ford 302ciV8 and 4-speed manual transmission! A great head turner! The firstgeneration of the Ford F-Series truck came about in 1948, and leadthe way to Fords trucks success that continues today! With overeight weight ratings available, you could literally find a chassisfor about any commercial application. Ford have dominated thissector of the market ever since! Ford F5 Info: Offered here is a1950 Ford F5 Commerical Tow Truck built with a stylish ButlerManufacturing Company rear bed. It is finished with an older finishof Classic White that obviously shows excellent patina today! Powerwas upgraded using a more modern 302ci V8 and 4-speed manualtransmission while retaining the balance of the originaldrivetrain, which includes the factory 2-speed rear end. Originallyequipped with a chain-driven PTO-operated towing apparatus from theoriginal engine, it is no longer functional today. So, it has beenfitted with a very sturdy, handmade boom for the time being butshould be considered for display purposes only. Additional featuresinclude oversized front push bumper, functional flashing rooflights, front spot light, roof spot light, and rear spot lamp, cablights, interior courtesy light, bed side tool box, driver sunvisor, and more! This vehicle was located in theKansas area whereit sat preserved for many years. After being towed to St. Louis,MO, we had the opportunity to recommission this truck entirely!Starting with six all new 7.50-20 tires & tubes, we had the wheelsrefinished and freshly painted red. The brakes were all serviced toinclude new master brake cylinder, all new wheel cylinders at thewheels, front brake hoses, and fresh brake fluid, resealed gastank, new fuel pump & lines, new fuel sender, fuel filter, andrebuilt Motorcraft 2-bbl carburetor, new front tie rod ends, newkingpin bushings, flushed radiator & sealed, new coolant, newcarrier bearing, new rear axle seals, new ignition system toinclude cap, rotor, points, condenser, spark plugs & wires, newbattery & cables, new exhaust system, rewired all exterior lights,replaced front fender lamps and rear taillight housings, new turnsignal assembly switch, replaced the oil temp & water temp sensors,and more! We finished the truck off with a full display of newvinyl graphics reading Wallys Towing and Auto Service to bring outthe historic beauty this Ford F5 completely deserved! We are veryproud of the results and would like to offer it to anothercollector to display with their private collection or take to thenext level of refurbishment. We find it ready to enjoy either way!Please call with additional questions or to schedule a chance toreview in person!