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1958 Ford F-100 1/2 Ton Flareside Shortbed on 2040-cars

Year:1958 Mileage:48875
Location:

Leesville, Louisiana, United States

Leesville, Louisiana, United States

1958 FORD F-100 1/2 Ton Flareside Shortbed with the 289 Straight 6 Engine and a 3 Speed Standard Transmission on the Column. I have recently replaced tons of parts on it including,

New Mastercraft Avenger G/T 255/70R15 Tires

New Clutch, Throwout Bearing, Release Bearing, Slave Cylinder, & Master Cylinder

New Front Brakes & Brake Cylinders

New Rear Brakes, Brake Cylinders, & Brake Lines

New U Joints

I have also just installed new wood in the bed. It fires right up when you turn the key and runs great but it can still use alittle more work to get it to perfect shape. Stuff like the drivers side window is cracked and needs to be replaced, the radio is no good and could use a new one, the engine runs good but I have not done any work to it, and I think it could use some new shocks also. Was restoring for someone when health issues arose resulting in this truck being put up for sale or will also consider trades. Email me for trade discussions prooilxchange@bellsouth.net, keep in mind I will require seeing and driving the trade options before agreeing to a deal and I live in Leesville, LA this is where you will be bringing it to me for review. It is for sale or trade locally so I reserve the option of canceling all deals if it sales prematurely. 


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Thu, Oct 15 2015

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2015 Fisker-Galpin Rocket Quick Spin [w/video]

Fri, Aug 21 2015

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