1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, Pickup, Patina, Ratrod, Rebuild on 2040-cars
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Runs and drives daily. Purchased the Pickup from the 3rd owner about 5 months ago with plans to make some modifications and build from the solid base.
Time and funds aren't going to allow it to be the case. Truck is solid 52' ford F100 with Chevy 283 engine. Manual Transmission with 3 on the tree. Has power disc brakes up front. Other than that, I don't have much more knowledge to share. Fires up and rolls every time I'm inside..that's all that mattered to me. Best part about these trucks - easy and cheap to get parts from online ford locations. Perfect project truck that you can get use out of while you make it your own. Exterior: Primer over top. Some natural patina coming through. Could be clear coated as is...or painted. Removed the wooden bed. Left the trim pieces. Only using MDF to cover now for hauling items around locally. Glass - Side windows (cracked)but work fine. Front window has 2 small pellet holes from its farming days. Perfect for rat rod. solid rubber all the way around. Chrome wheels with Moons . look great. Was going to powder coat rims red and leave the moons chrome. Interior: Bench Seat (from late model astro van) Alpine Stereo and subwoofer. Aftermarket Tach works Speedo and odometer not working currently. I just use the tach and other drives and am well within the limits. Odometer is stuck on something like 10482..and has been that way since I picked it up. Lights work Issues to be aware of on purchase: Rust on Back of Rear Fenders (up high) approx 2"w x 5"L. and couple small holes on stepside but under quarter size. Inside doors, roof, trim etc all in good shape. Floorboard should be repaired with parts provided on sale. Sale includes: New Floor pans for cab (in box) New Universal turn signal kit (in box) Tried to be as descriptive as possible. Happy to answer any questions, just drop me an email or call 402.301.1307. Terms: If the reserves not met - bid what you're willing to pay. Truck remains for sale locally and seller reserves the right to stop auction at any time. Buyer agrees to a minimum $500 deposit within 24 hrs of auction ending, balance paid in full within 7 business days. Title will be mailed when funds have cleared. Buyer is responsible for shipping - could be driven but probably cheaper to have a freight hauler pick it up. On Sep-04-14 at 14:34:31 PDT, seller added the following information: Runs and drives daily. Purchased the Pickup from the 3rd owner about 5
months ago with plans to make some modifications and build from the
solid base. |
Ford F-100 for Sale
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