1958 Ford F100 Big Back Window Pickup on 2040-cars
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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1958 Ford F100 1/2 ton big window pickup. It has a Y block V8 but not sure if its the 272 or 292 version. 3 speed transmission, column shift. It is a Custom Cab. I've had this vehicle less than a month and have decided on another purchase for my needs. I don't have the room for both so this one has to go. Condition: first, as a disclaimer, I note that I am not a mechanic or body man so my assessment is purely from a lay person's eyes. I had the carb rebuilt shortly after purchase so I could determine how well it ran. I was told it had been sitting for years and the inside of the carb showed it. However, after installing the carb it fired up and ran well. The mileage on this is unknown but the odometer shows less than 100,000. When I bought it I was told it had a 292 Y block V8. Ford did not make a 292 for its 58 F100s, that didn't come until 1959. Therefore, either its a 272 or a replacement motor, either could be true. But it does seem to run well in the short around-the-block drives. I do think the clutch is slipping when you start out in 1st gear as it struggles a little to get going, once you do it seems to perform fine. Therefore, clutch repair or replacement is likely in order. Front and back glass is good, side glass is cracked but vent windows are good. Body is fair, no dents or other damage but there is some rust. I note some rust through in each step which has been "repaired" by a previous owner, rust through in the driver side box in one odd place and rust through on the passenger floor. All of these places would, in my opinion, be a fairly easy fix. I don't think the visible rust is significant, certainly not for this year and in comparison to others I have seen. Lights appear to work ok. I'm not certain about the gauges as I haven't driven it enough to really pay attention other than the speedometer does work. I've driven this around the block 3 or 4 times only. All in all a good solid vehicle for restoration or to hot rod. I think its a daily driver keeping the clutch issue in mind. Truck is sold as is where is, shipping is your responsibility. Vehicle is for sale locally and subject to prior sale. Please contact me with questions. |
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