1947 Ford Woody Delivery Railway Express Truck Rare Museum Quality Restoration

1947 Ford Woody Delivery Railway Express Truck Rare Museum Quality Restoration

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1947 Ford Woody Delivery Railway Express

 

Rare Museum Quality Restoration

The owner spared no cost building this One-Of-A-Kind Vehicle. 3 years to build by retired master fabricator. Woodwork created by a professionally wood craftman. Owner invested over $100k. An engineered recreation for this historical rare vehicle.

This vehicle was originally in service at Railway Express in Marion. NC. Originally this truck was used to carry bulk mail from the railroad to local post office. It was retired and never left the state since it arrived from manufacture. The truck overall size is 7' high X 18' long X 6. 5' wide. The body was removed from frame restored and top was chopped 12" from the original height. A complete off frame heavy-duty chassis was build with late model Camaro front end clip and C10 rear axle. Running drivetrain is a Chevy 350 V8 with 280 horsepower crate engine attached to a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The custom exhaust system has mellow turbo mufflers provides that nostalgia sound from the 350 engine. Installed is 5-gallon air tank for the suspension air shocks for a smooth ride and to blow the air horns. Fully power convenience with power steering. power windows and power seats and A/C. Runs on nostalgia Steel wheels with hubcaps and trim rings. Tires 235/70/15 front & 285/70/15 rear BF Goodrich Silver town radials.

All wood panels are double-planked Brazilian Wood used throughout this vehicle including the headliner. Front floorboard is also finished in wood. Since build it's been driven 8. 04 miles as currently on odometer. A custom built trailer is included at no additional cost. Overall trailer length is 12'3" from hitch to back. Floor bed is 48 1/2" wide and 108" long. It can safely transport a golf cart or motorcycle and was built with the same attention to detail as the truck itself. A metal center runner ramp was built into the trailer to make hauling motorcycles with ease.

It's an awesome street driver and pleasure for a night cruise or any special show event. Has been on several exhibits and ready for any cross country tour.

Additional detail description below:

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Engine: 350 V8 - Odometer Reading: 8904  - Exterior Color: Burgundy - Transmission: 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission on column

Body Style: Truck - Interior Color: Brown - Front clip late-model Camaro - Rear-End C10 Pickup Truck- AM/FM Radio - Back-Up Camera

Defrost - Heater - Power Brakes – Front Disc - Power Steering - Seat belts-Front - Power Steering - Tilt Wheel - Cruise Control - Front Disc Brakes

Power Brakes - Power Windows - Power seats - Vintage Air Conditioning System.

Detail Features:

All Brazilian wood used with 8 different types. Two layers of wood installed opposite overlay on outside walls.

Leather seats and insert panels throughout.

Full power seats with seat belts

Hidden compartment under floorboard

3 hidden security electrical power cut-off switches

Original sliding doors were also wood paneled.

Special Automotive tinted safety glass installed my Glass Co.

Special HID headlights

Custom trailer hitch

Vehicle windshield shade cover

Paint job is world class two tone metallic burgundy base coat clear coat. The roof and hood inserts are a light color burgundy.

Farenheit overhead audio stereo unit with flip up touch screen with back up camera. AM-FM. CD player with Bluetooth - Speakers F & Rear

On board. built in. air compressor for air shock bags and air horn

Hidden retractable and lighted diamond plate running boards for cab entry on both sides

Custom lighted –“No woodpecker” sign build in both wood side panels.

Interior 12 VDC plus 110 VAC RV receivers for 110 power for internal light and outlets

Hidden tool drawer and battery compartment under front seat floor boards

Light “no woodpecker“ sign on both side panels.

Matching titled golf cart or motorcycle trailers with all amenities

Power windows. steering. brakes. seats. tilt. cruise. and windows

Took first place at only Peoples Choice & Sponsors Pick show ever entered – 2011 Myrtle Beach SC. 23rd Annual "Run to Sun" Show

Ready and able to win any show in the world or grace any show vehicle private collection

 

 

 

 
 



 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will assist buyer on shipping if needed. but ready to drive anywhere

Only known restored Woody Railway Express in the world. A reasonable reserve but much lower than total investment. Bid with confidence to win this rare collector vehicle.

A true unique attention for any business advertisement campaign.

The trailer is included in auction but not the Motor Scooter as shown

 

 

 

 

Buyer must pickup or arrange shipping.
 

Winning bidder to pay $5. 00 deposit by PayPal within 24 hours after end of auction. Balance due in 7 days after end of auction. Will accept bank Certified funds for balance.

 

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