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Up for sale is my 1950 Ford F-1 Rat Rod, which I bought 18 months ago on Ebay out of Florida. The truck is a true rat rod, with a rusted body and a solid, strong running engine. I am selling because I am relocating to China in 2014, and this will sit in a garage otherwise.

This is a true "what's under the hood" style truck, with a Mopar 383 (Block Forge #24681308, 10/21/66) and BB727 transmission out of a 1968 charger. The transmission is modified with a manual valve body (which means you need to shift 1-2-3 for those that don't know), and it shifts very well. This truck is also modified with power steering, converted 12V electric, edelbrock 600 carb, and a new beer keg gas tank bolted to the bed. Also has a cool flame thrower kit bolted to the exhaust, which is fun to play with at ice cream parlors.

Since picking this up in the summer of 2012, I have had the power steering redone (the joints locked), the radiator replaced (old one leaked), the electric wiring redone (Frankenstein), the suspension tightened with new king pins, and the brakes overhauled.

This truck starts up on the first try every time, and I have been driving it a few times a week (when home) to keep the fluids fresh.

Again - this is not a show car, nor could it ever be (at least not for a reasonable cost) - the body panels are rusted, the wrong engine is in it, and... well there's a lot to list. There is a true rat rod in every sense of the word, and should be driven as such.

This truck does come with a second box of parts, an additional (rust free) cab if you want to make the switch, and some wooden running boards I was going to install this winter.

Truck is also listed locally so I reserve the right to cancel the auction if it sells.

Thanks!

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