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GarageScout Take
The wartime 1945 identity remains legible in a recreation build that retains the original pickup form around a small-block Ford and Mustang II-style front suspension. At 12,800 miles, it sits near the upper end of the observed 1,800-to-13,000-mile range.
Strengths
- Wartime-era 1945 production gives the truck period-specific identity beyond its modified configuration.
- Clean California title in the seller’s name.
- Red-painted steel wheels are paired with polished beauty rings and lug covers.
Watch For
- Ride quality is described as rough due to the static lowered suspension setup.
- The listing notes paint chips and cosmetic imperfections consistent with age.
