1934 Ford Pick-up Truck Street Rod on 2040-cars
Alton, Illinois, United States
Engine:Chevy 327
Mileage: 100,000
Make: Ford
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: standard
Drive Type: rear wheel
This is a 1934 Ford truck I am selling for a friend. It is powered by a 327 Chevy with a turbo 400 transmission. The engine has an aluminum Dominator intake with a 4 bbl. Quadra Jet carb. Mustang style floor shifter .Has the stock radiator. Has a dropped tube front axle with hairpin style radius rods. Drum brakes front and rear. There is a problem with the drivetrain. It is the rear axle set-up. There is a Chevy 10 bolt coil axle type rear end mounted to Camaro single leaf springs. The springs are bent badly and the whole installation is done poorly. I would say it all needs replaced. The truck does run good but I consider the rear end set-up unsafe to drive. The body is fair, does not appear to be rotted out but has bondo and there are chips dings etc. The doors do not align very well. Interior is OK. Truck would have to be trailered as it is not safe to drive except maybe around the block. I would highly recommend coming and inspecting the truck. I will require a 500 dollar deposit within 5 days of purchase to Paypal, Remainder of payment will be arranged with my friend who will contact buyer. The truck does have a clear title. I want to make sure it is understood this is a running truck but needs work to make it safe and drivable, rear axle set up mainly. Bid with confidence, check my feedback and please ask any questions you may have.
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