1955 Ford-Hackney F-250 Good Humor Ice Cream Truck

Description:

This 1955 Ford-Hackney F-250 Good Humor Ice Cream Truck is a rare gem, fully restored and ready for enthusiasts of vintage vehicles. Over a decade of meticulous restoration has brought this classic truck back to life, featuring a host of unique updates and improvements.

Key Features:

• Restoration: Completed around 2013
• Freezer Box: Functional, capable of reaching -40°F; features NEW porcelain side and rear panels, a rarity among remaining trucks
• Engine: Rebuilt 1980s Ford 302 V8
• Transmission: Rebuilt 1980s Ford C6 automatic
• Rear Axle: Dana 60 with updated gears
• Battery: New, ensures reliable starts
• Brakes: Power brakes with a dual reservoir master cylinder

Additional Details:

• Paint: Custom white PPG Concepts Single stage urethane
• Interior: Blue vinyl seat, new diamond plate aluminum floor & body panels
• Wheels: 16.5 inch 8 lug Ford wheels with period-look tires
• Refrigeration System: R404 with a 220v compressor; original cold plates (thicker early style)
• Lighting: Handmade fiberglass light shields on freezer box
• Electrical: 12v A/C inverter for fluorescent lights on the freezer box

Condition:

• Body: Original 1955 F-250 Ford body panels and frame; restored to excellent condition
• Freezer Box: Original Hackney freezer box; one area of corrosion is pictured
• Recent Updates: New water pump, thermostat, harmonic balancer, fuel pump, fuel lines, windshield, and battery