Kaiser Frazer pickups

[frankies frazer]

Pictures coming soon!

[frankies frazer]

Here is a few pictures of the 1947 Frazer Manhattan Pickup

[frankies frazer]

Interior is dark blue
the exterior was Gunmetal over Gray

[frankies frazer]

one more!
Don't have many photos yet but will soon
As you can see, it is a very solid truck. No rust through anywhere!

[Mr Manhattan]

Nice truck  How and where did you find it if I may ask please ?

Fred

[frankies frazer]

Thank you, yes very cool truck! I spotted on Craig's list and it came from Oregon. I can't believe I was able to purchase it after it was exposed! I hope to find more documentation and write a complete history of the truck

[jbailey]

I happened to notice the "Manhattan" script visible on the left front fender.  This is indeed a rare find and interesting vehicle.  I can imagine documenting what came with the original Muntz modification is going to be tough.  Congrats on your purchase.

John B.

[frankies frazer]

Thank you!
I do have documentation that the first kaiser Frazers were shipped to Muntz dealership and the serial numbers puts these concept trucks there because they are early numbers.

[frankies frazer]

What is really nice is the truck seems to be completely original from when it was turned into a truck. The man that has the Kaiser truck completely restored and customized it. They are only original once!

[joefrazer]

The club tracks car data plate information. Elsewhere on our site theres a link to an online form where you can add your find to the list. If your car is indeed a Muntz conversion, we would like to track it's existence as one of the special vehicles built.

Muntz was one of KFs early distributors and his west coast operation moved a lot of cars early on. It is thought that his shop converted a few sedans into pickups and if so and this is one of them, then you have a great find!

I'm glad the car has been saved and I hope you plan to restore it. Also, consider joining the KF club as membership will give you access to the resources needed to get your car....um...truck back on the road.

[frankies frazer]

Thanks,
Yes I think I will join the club.
I am putting together all the information and documentation I have and will post it here soon!
I would like very much to share the info with the club.

[Gordie]

Earl Muntz was not a dealer but the Distributor for K-F in the Southern California area and New York City.  A January 1946 magazine ad in the Los Angeles area listed thirty one dealers from Santa Barbara on the North to Riverside on the East and  Santa Ana on the South, a large area in about five counties.  He did not stay with Kaiser-Frazer for very long and sold his Distributorships and moved on to making televisions.  Wasn't it determined that the pick-ups were made from wrecked cars several years after they were manufactured?  I've never seen any evidence that Muntz had anything to do with converting the cars but one of his dealers could have.  These were simply a conversion and had nothing to do with Kaiser-Frazer.  The Airport Limosines were converted from brand new Kaisers but not made by Kaiser Frazer either.  These pick-up trucks are interesting customs but were never sponsored or approved by K-F and Muntz seemed to be long gone by the time the pick-ups were made.  Some Kaiser Frazer dealers also made convertibles out of Henry J's and a couple of them are still around.

[Mr Manhattan]

Jake...What is the one in Nb like .I looked on CL but didn't see it . So where is it advertised ?

Thanks...Fred

[joefrazer]

Hudson pickups are not common. Hopefully the deal is good for both!

[frankies frazer]

answer to Gordies post

http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/1210cct-1947-kaiser-truck/

this article will explain some of your questions

Earl Muntz was still with KF when the 3 trucks were built but left soon after

Earl was also buying out Kurtis race car factory to build his Muntz Jets at this time

All around 1950

thanks for the input