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LOT #1341 - EDSEL B. FORD II'S 1947 FORD SUPER DELUXE
CUSTOM WOODY WAGON

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This 1947 custom Woody was modified in 2014-15 by cooling fan. A larger, high-capacity radiator was added to
Roush with a modern-style Ford 302ci V8 engine, Ford the chassis and a 4-wheel power disc brake system with
AOD automatic transmission and the addition of power dual system master cylinder was installed with new brake
steering. This update also included the Billet Specialties lines. The vacuum-operated windshield wiper system was
Tru Trac engine FEAD system that packages the new replaced with a 12-volt electric wiper system. The 3-pedal
engine in the older engine bay. The Ford AOD automatic floor-mounted system for the manual transmission
transmission replaced the 3-speed manual transmission was replaced with a 2-pedal system consistent with the
that the car was originally built with. This, along automatic transmission configuration. The windshield
with the power steering, modified the vehicle’s drive was delaminating and was replaced with a new period-
characteristics. The rear axle was replaced with a Currie- correct one. A righthand outside side mirror was added
supplied Ford 9-inch rear axle assembly with a 3.75:1 for increased safety. Many new hoses, fuel lines, electric
gear ratio. Other items added included a fabricated, fuel pump, brake lines and wiring items were added as
quiet-tone 2-1/4-inch exhaust system with ceramic- needed by the conversion. This Woody wagon comes
coated pipes and mufflers. The electrical system was from the personal collection of Edsel B. Ford II and is
changed from 6 volts to 12 volts. This included a new autographed as well.
Optima battery, revised instruments and a 12-volt engine NO RESERVE.

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