1978 Ford F-250

Styleside

V8 400

Automatic

F26SCCB0204

Clear

Gasoline

1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT, 4x4Up for sale is a 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT, 4x4, long bed with 400 c.i. engine and c6 automatic transmission. Truck has a clear title from Ohio. Below is some more specific information: 99,300 +/- original milesV8, 400 c.i. engine with less than 10,000 miles, rebuilt to 1971 specs (high compression pistons), plus Edelbrock 600 4-barrel carburetor with manual choke & Weiand aluminum intake, Hedmann headers with dual exhaust, Accel-Duraspark distributor, and a RV cam 3-Speed automatic C6 transmission with factory auxiliary oil cooler. Was serviced (changed fluid and filter) a couple of years ago with no issues. Dana 60, 4.10 limited slip rear axle Dana 40 front axle4-Wheel drive with lock-out hubsNP205 transfer case Factory front springs option #17300 GVWRTowing package with electric brake controller and 7-pin hook-upGreat vehicle for hauling & towing. Maximum towing capacity is 10,000 lb.New headers and dual exhaust (installed 3/2015)Newer radiator and hosesTruck body was restored in 2011 with some new body panels and new paint (no Bondo filler)Very clean interior including: new carpet and floor mats, painted dash, re-upholstered: seat, dash pad, and head linerFactory A/C. Doesn’t work (it didn’t work when I bought it)Power steering, power brakes (dual caliper front discs, & drum on rear), intermittent wipers, manual windows, swing-lock mirrors, full gauge instrumentation, visibility group, inside hood release, cup holdersSony AM/FM Radio with cassette deck and new Kicker speakers (can play mp3 or smart phone with cassette player adapter)Factory ICC Cab lightsFactory cargo lightFront & Rear auxiliary lightsDuel gas tanks (mid-ship tank included but not installed)Herculiner roll-on bed linerTool organizer behind seatRuns great, very heavy-duty, ready to workIn my opinion, I believe this truck has been reborn to become the essence of what the designers at Ford originally intended for this series of trucks to be. With a powerful V8 engine coupled to a heavy-duty drive train, this truck is exceedingly stout. It's mere stance asserts badassness. And as my uncle was fond of saying..."it can deliver the mail".Includes owner’s manual, CD of original shop manuals (PDF format), and copy of original build sheet AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WITH PURCHASE - some of the original parts removed including: steel wheels, doors, radiator, steering gear box, mirrors, radio, bed storage compartment, racetrack trim, grill, square headlights with bezel, fender well mud guards, exhaust manifolds, intake manifold, distributor, carburetor, partial exhaustThis truck draws a lot of attention and conversation. If you’re not into that, then this isn’t the truck for you.I am the 3rd owner – truck was repossessed from original owner, second owner bought from bank in 1980 and used in on his farm for 24 years. I know the second owner personally.Truck is located in Lebanon, Ohio 45036 I had planned to keep this truck until I’m too old to drive. However, sometimes life’s priorities get changed; and your hobby truck has to go. I have owned this truck for 11 years; and have thoroughly enjoyed it. And now General Maximus Hercules deserves someone with more time than I have to take care of him.Engine starting and running video available at https://youtu.be/dDFsvynUXVE. Please send an email thru eBay if you have any questions or need additional information. Thanks for looking, Mark