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1955 Ford F-100 Custom Cab

This is a Georgia truck that has been parked for 10 years now, and was kept inside, and has a very nice solid body with one small rust spot that is in the bottom seal where the door closes on the drivers side, and the very bottom of the head board panel where the wood goes in the bed. The drivers side post has a split in the metal that just needs to be welded, and smoothed up. Floor boards inside the cab, cab corners, bed, fenders, hood are all in great condition with only a couple of dents on the front fenders. It has a tilt wheel with a power steering gear box, but the power steering pump on the engine is missing. I'm not sure if they ever had the power steering working on it just the power steering box. It does steer easy like it is. Frame is original, and has not been sectioned as it still has the original front axle under it. I was told that it has a 390 engine in it with a automatic transmission, and ford 9" rear end. If you would like me to check any numbers on the running gear to confirm this I would be happen to do so. The data plate is missing on the glove box lid, but I know where you can get these, and they will stamp your info on it. The vin# is on the frame (see photo) of the vin#. I have not tried to crank the engine so I don't know the condition of it. The truck has some extra leaf springs in the rear that would be easy to remove if you wanted to. The front has air shocks on it that I aired up, and when I did the plastic fitting to the air line broke off so I wasn't able to kept them aired up. Glass is good except the back glass has a crack. Tires look to be in good condition. Over all this is a good project truck with a low reserve. Georgia was a none title state in 1955, so they want give me a title for it so it is being sold on a bill of sale only. If you have any questions you can contact me at 404-867-3163 cell Thanks Terry

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