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1978 Ford Custom Stepside Truck 351 / 4-speed / Rare Free Wheeling Package on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:103047
Location:

Stantonville, Tennessee, United States

Stantonville, Tennessee, United States

SOUTHERN V-8 SHORT BED STEPSIDE TRUCK….PERFECT TO MAKE A STREET ROD/CRUISER!!!!

 

1978 FORD F-100 CUSTOM

SHORT BED STEP-SIDE

RARE FREE WHEELING PACKAGE

 

Truck sold new in Jackson, Tennessee at Wilson Motors on June 10, 1978.

 

Truck was built on February 28, 1978 — one day ahead of schedule.

 

Truck is 1 of 1198 with this engine and 4 speed transmission.

 

It is 1 of 3334 with the Free Wheeling Package A.

 

Truck came with the following(per marti report):

·       Dark Brown Metallic Paint

·       Saddle Vinyl Custom Bench Seat

·       Warner 4-speed transmission

·       3.50 Limited Slip Rear Axle

·       Power Steering

·       Power Brakes

·       White Tape Stripes

·       Sport Steering Wheel

·       Free Wheeling Package A

·       AM/FM Stereo

·       Tinted Glass

·       Heavy Duty 70 Amp Alternator

·       Heavy Duty 68 Amp Battery

·     Custom Package

Original 1978 Ford F100 in great condition. Truck has 103,047 miles on original 351 2bbl v-8 and 4 speed transmission. Engine runs good, and transmission shifts well.

 

Body is in good shape - body panels are straight and fit well. There is one area of filler showing on the right door and a small dent right behind the door (see photo and video)  Looks like someone had a accident in just that door and had it fixed a long time ago.  Extra passenger door comes with truck (solid and straight).  Seat cover is torn on driver’s side (split bench seat has been put in).  Passenger door panel also comes with truck.

 

Floor pans will need work as seen in photos.  Included in auction are some original donor floor pans (see photos)

 

Dash pad is in pretty good shape, one very small crack.

 

Gas gauge still works well.

 

Truck was built at Norfolk, Virginia and factory color is Dark Brown Metallic with custom pinstripes.

 

This 1978 Ford Truck has numbers matching motor (351 V-8) and 4 speed manual transmission.  The truck with power steering and power brakes (both work good).  The undercarriage is in good shape, surface rust only.

 

 Truck comes with restored factory wheels and brand new white letter tires.

This truck is an excellent candidate for a customized truck that needs little body work and little mechanical work.

 

Please ask any questions for more information and if needed, more pictures.  This is a 36 year old truck that has never been restored.  It has very solid original sheet metal.  The paint still has a decent shine to it.

 

Inspections are welcome, just give me a call or email!

 

You must have 10 plus feedback to bid on this truck!  Please contact me with any other questions or to make other arrangements.

 

 

YOU TUBE VIDEOS:

 

Driving 1

http://youtu.be/sVaojF5E1HY

 

Driving 2

http://youtu.be/H2e2BNzzvDk

 

THE TRUCK BED IS IN GOOD SHAPE, VERY SOLID (metal clad wood planks).

 

We reserve the right to end auction at any time due to local advertisement.

 

Please don’t hesitate to give us a call or an EBay message on any questions.  Personal inspections are welcome!

 

731-646-0979

 

ONLY PAY THE DEPOSIT THROUGH PAYPAL PLEASE!!!!!!!!

 

BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING. I HAVE DONE MY BEST TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS TRUCK;

 

NO WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. TRUCK IS SOLD IN AS IS CONDITION

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