1978 Ford E-Series Van

4.9L 300 cubic inches, 1bbl carb

Manual, 4 speed overdrive

E14BHCC5658

In a sentence, this is a great classic van with excellent potential. PLEASE CALL ME IF INTERESTED!215-416-8604 1978 FORD E-150 CARGO VAN(Includes full set of Factory Service Manuals) This is a 2 owner van. I bought it from the original owner in 2007. It runs and drives well. Look at the bottom of this description for a list of repairs and known mechanical and cosmetic issues. While a van isn't usually the first vehicle that comes to mind when you hear the term "classic," keep in mind this rugged "built Ford tough" E-150 is 34 years old. It is in 95% original condition, right down to the rusty rocker panels and original inline 6 cylinder. Besides the rocker panel and other exterior body panel rust, the floor pans are very solid. (see picture) Notable options and features:Wheelbase options for E-series vans were short, medium, and long. This is the MEDIUM wheelbase. See VIN decoding below.Dual captain's chairs with dual armrests. Each seat is mounted on a swivel base for easy entry and exit!Faux woodgrain style sound insulator panels run along each side of the van.Built-in entry steps for driver, passenger, and side cargo doorPower brakes: Front disc, rear drum Power steeringExcellent tires mounted on the original 15" premium MAG wheels (including a spare wheel!)Beautiful Ford 3-spoke billet aluminum sport steering wheel with center logo horn buttonManual windowsManual door locksDual fresh air doors under the dash on each side of the cab4.9L inline 6 cyl. engine 1 bbl. carburetor4-speed manual overdrive transmissionSliding side door and twin rear doors open to reveal a huge cargo area.Front and rear ceiling mounted interior lightsTinted rear glass panels open slightly from the bottom when needed for ventilation.Decoding the VIN: E14BHCC5658 E14 - E150 Cargo Van B - 4.9L 300-1V inline 6 cylinder engine H - Manufacturing plant code (Lorain, OH) CC - Manufacturing date (May 1978)5658 Sequential serial number Decoding the rest of the information contained on the VIN plate: Wheelbase - 138 inches Color - T (Candyapple Red)Type/G.V.W. - E140 (denotes E150 Cargo Van)Trim code - FU4 (tan interior color scheme with vinyl captain chair)Trans. type - B (Clark manual 4-Speed Overdrive)Axle - 14 (Ford non-locking, 3750 lbs. rating, 3.00 rear axle ratio) G.V.W.R. - 6100 lbs.D.S.O. - 15 (ordered for the Newark, NJ sales district) Includes a full set of factory service manuals including: 1978 Ford Truck Service Specifications (January 1978 printing)1979 Ford Service Publications order form for 1971-1978 model years 1978 Emission Compliance and other Underhood Predelivery Requirements1978 Truck Shop Manual (split up into 4 books, 5 volumes) September 1977 printingVolume 1: ChassisVolume 2: EngineVolume 3 and 4: Body - ElectricalVolume 5: Pre-Delivery, Maintenance, and Lubrication Recent repairs completed:New carburetor and PCV valveNew starterNew engine temperature sensor Complete tune-up including distributor, coil, control module, cap, rotor, wires, plugsAir filter, fuel filterComplete set of 4 new Monroe shocks (see photos)Futura Adventurer extra load rear tires (Size: 265/75/R15)Futura Scrambler front tires (Size: 235/75/R15)Known mechanical/electrical issues:Radiator has a leak. (Needs to be topped off with coolant every other day)Exhaust manifold is leaking. Needs repair or replacement.Transmission shifts through all gears without a problem other than this. Shifting into 2nd gear is okay. Only if you take your foot completely off the accelerator and let it coast while in 2nd gear, it jumps into neutral.Aftermarket radio does not power on.Known cosmetic defects:Some rust. Certainly nothing to cry about. I'd say 90% of the van is very solid. Look at the pictures to see it for yourself. Concentrated mostly around the exterior rocker panels. Driver's seat is ripped. Currently covered with sheepskin. (included with sale) Plastic lenses missing on the roof-mounted interior courtesy lights This is a private sale. I reserve the right to cancel this listing at any time. Buy It Now price is negotiable through the "best offer" option. $100 deposit due immediately after purchase is made. Balance due in cash, in person before title is transferred to the new owner. Buyer is responsible for picking up the van in Philadelphia, PA 19116. It is only 15 minutes from the nearest I-95 interchange. PLEASE CALL ME IF INTERESTED!215-416-8604