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1951 FORD COUNTRY SQUIRE WOODIE WAGON, 307CI CHEVY & TURBO-HYDRAMATIC MODS For Sale
1951 FORD COUNTRY SQUIRE WOODIE WAGON, 307CI CHEVY & TURBO-HYDRAMATIC MODS
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Country Squire
Woodie Wagon
Small Block Chevy
Turbo-Hydramatic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
VEHICLE HISTORY: This wagon was assembled in Long Beach, California, and spent most of its life in Southern California. At some point it ventured “South of the Border” evidenced by window stickers showing a Mexican Antique Auto Registration and membership in the FMAAC (Mexican Antique and Collectable Automobile Federation).
The current owner of this nice woodie has owned it for a little over four years and has run out of storage for his toy! He bought it in 2007 from a California owner. It was restored a number of years before and modified for highway cruising and reliability with a Small Block Chevy V8 and a GM Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed transmission. It was also converted to a 12 volt electrical system with an electric fuel pump.
Upon delivery the current owner took it to a shop and had the following done to make it mechanically reliable for his use:
- Steel Fuel Lines
- Transmission Cooler Lines
- Trans. Pan Filter/Gasket
- Ignition Wires, Belts
- Vacuum Advance
- Distributor & Cap
- Front/Rear Brake Hoses
- Front Brake Shoes
- Front Wheel Cylinders
- Resurface Front Brake Drums
- Repack Front Wheel Bearings
- Wheel Bearing Grease Seals
- Replace Front Shocks
- Replace Rear Leaf Springs
- Modern Ignition Switch
- New Battery
Once it was ready to go, he decided to juice it up with some stereo equipment:
(Unfortunately the stereo has power, but is not currently operating)
- Pioneer DEH-P7900BT AM/FM Bluetooth Stereo w/iPod Connectivity
- Modified Kick Panels W/Infinity 2-Way Speakers
- Hands Free Mobile Phone Microphone
This Woodie has had a recent LOF service and coolant refresh, and is ready to for a new owner to drive and enjoy.
MARQUE HISTORY: The “Shoebox” Fords for 1951 shared most body components with the 1949 – 1950 models but a few trim changes made a substantial difference in looks. The horizontal bar in the grille had the single large spinner replaced by two smaller spinners which were mounted at the ends of the bar. The hood ornament was new along with the bumper guards. New deep headlight bezels gave the lamps a recessed look. While all other 1951 Fords received a new dash and instruments, the Country Squire kept a slightly retrimmed 1950 design. However, it did accept the new steering wheel with delta-wing hub.
The 1951 Custom Deluxe Country Squire “Woodie” Station Wagon was a two door, 8-passenger vehicle. It is rare as there were only 29,017 built in 1951. It was the highest price model in the lineup selling for $2,255 (not including options). For 1951 Ford switched to the Ionia Body Company to build their station wagons. Ionia had long experience turning out woody wagons for GM. It made economic sense for Ford to outsource this labor intensive work to a company set up to do exactly this kind of job. 1951 proved to be the end of an era for Ford wagons. Never again would its wagons have wood sections integral to the body construction.
INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE: Custom Car Cover, Current Owner Receipts, Pioneer Stereo Manual, 1951 California License Plate.
SPECIFICATIONS: Chevrolet 307CI V8 200 HP Engine, 2-Barrel Carburetor, GM Turbo-Hydramatic 3-Speed Transmission, 114” Wheelbase, 208” O/A Length, 73” O/A Width, 15” Wheels, 19 Gallon Fuel Tank, 3600 Pound Curb Weight.
FEATURES: Roll Up Front Windows, Sliding Rear Quarter Windows, Fold-Down 2nd Row Seats, Removable 3rd Row Seat, Two-Piece Steel Tailgate, Wood Grained Dash, Fold-Down Tail Lights, Dual Sun Visors.
OPTIONS: Fog Lights, Clock (inop), Radio (inop), Windshield Visor, Heater, Side View Mirror, White Wall Tires, Bumper Guards.
BY THE NUMBERS
VIN (B1LB 143063):
B = 239CI V8 Engine (since replaced)
1 = 1951 Model Year
LB = Long Beach, CA Assembly Plant
143063 = 43,062nd Vehicle Assembled at Long Beach
“1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Eight Country Squire 2-Door Station Wagon”
DATA PLATE:
Body – 79B = Station Wagon
Color – B = ??
Trim – R = ??
Date – 22K = October 22, 1951
Transmission – 1 = 3-Speed Manual (since replaced)
Axle – 49 = ??
ENGINE BLOCK:
Casting Number – 3932371 = 307CI V8, 200 HP, 2-Barrel Carburetor
Stamped Number – 19B315088 = 1969 Chevrolet, Baltimore Assembly Plant
Call Jeff at 419-344-0319 (Mobile) or 419-353-8338 (Office) or email me jsnook@wcnet.org for more information or if you have any questions.
VEHICLE CONDITION:
We do a mechanical and cosmetic inspection to each vehicle before listing it for sale. This report is included below will provide a reasonable description of the vehicle condition. Older vehicles are subject to normal wear and tear and we have tried to indicate the overall condition of the vehicle to the best of our ability. But, we can not always find everything that is not perfect with a vehicle, so independent inspections are welcome and encouraged.
INSPECTION REPORT:
Year
1951
Make
Ford
Model
Country Squire
Ext. Color
Yellow
Int. Color
Brown
VIN
B1LB43063
Tire Info
Sears F78-15
Odometer
05541
Actual
N
KEY: E = Excellent G = Good F = Fair P = Poor
INTERIOR
E
G
F
P
Comments:
Upholstery
X
X
Three rows of seats in brown vinyl as original.
Headliner
X
X
Carpets
X
Carpet front & rubber mat rear as original.
Dash
X
Wood grained airplane look dash layout as original.
Lights
X
Dome light and dash lights inoperable.
Instruments / Gauges
X
X
Speedometer optimistic, battery gauge OK. Odometer, oil pressure, temperature & fuel gauges inop. Likely 12V conversion issue.
Horn
X
Radio
X
Neither the original, nor the aftermarket are working.
EXTERIOR
E
G
F
P
Comments:
Paint
X
Nice and shiny, touched up area below fuel cap.
Body Panels
X
Very solid, light filler bottom front fenders behind wheels.
Wood
X
X
Driver side quarter panel veneer cracking, some dry rot and patched areas in maple framing.
Bumpers
X
X
Front nice and shiny. Rear mostly nice, but has an area with some pitting and dullness.
Trim
X
X
Few places with DA marks.
Floors
X
Very solid.
Sills
X
Very solid.
Tires
X
Tires old and cracked.
Wheels
X
Glass
X
X
Passenger vent window is cloudy.
UNDERHOOD
E
G
F
P
Comments:
Fluids
X
Recent LOF service.
Belts
X
Hoses/Lines
X
Filters
X
Cooling System
X
Recent coolant service, safe to -34 degrees. Auxiliary electric radiator fan.
Charging System
X
12V conversion.
Appearance
X
MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL
E
G
F
P
Comments:
Engine
X
1969 Chevy 307CI V8 conversion.
Transmission
X
GM Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed conversion.
Electrical
X
12V conversion.
Brakes
X
Steering
X
Wipers
X
Lights
X
UNDER
E
G
F
P
Comments:
Leaks
X
Few small leaks, nothing unusual.
Rust
X
Very solid, some surface rust, typical southwestern car.
Exhaust
X
Dual exhaust in good shape.
MISC.
E
G
F
P
Comments:
Locks
X
No door keys, tailgate locks OK.
TERMS OF SALE:
A 25% deposit is required within 3 days from end of auction and full payment to be made within 10 from end of auction. Payment to be made by cash in person, or bank to bank wire transfer only. Personal, certified or bank checks are not accepted for payment. Overseas shipments and/or finance documentation will require an additional $100 fee to cover the time and costs associated with either of these items.
You are responsible for shipping. Buyer to arrange, pay for, and have vehicle transported within 30 days from end of auction. For an estimate of shipping costs, we suggest using eBay’s request for a shipping quote near the top of the listing. You can also try this site to get additional quotes: http://gigamoves.com/ Just plug in our zip code (43402), your destination zip code, and some additional info for some online quotes. Storage is available after the 30 days for $110/month.
Please be aware you are buying this car “AS IS – NO WARRANTY”. Vehicle is being advertised locally and the auction may end early if sold.
