1997 Ford F-250

5.7 gas

Automatic

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.This vehicle was purchased for personal use But after owning a year it is evident to me I do not need. Never Plowed with!! Never towed with...actually just used to comute to work & also go up to NH & maine to hunt!! Vehicle has been gone right thru...Fresh paint job do to wear. (but prior to the paint job only the driver side fender had a small hole on the bottom .The fender was replaced & also the front radiator support. (with an original ford part) all support mounts were replaced due to age when the vehicle was apart (again all straight from ford!!! not aftermarket cab mounts stuffed under the new support!!) it cost me close to 600.00 for all the support mount hardware & mounts!!! (job is bigtime labor extensive to do the replace so u don't have to worry....these r gonna last for the life of this truck as everything was coated with a special rust inhibator to prevent any rust!!! Interior was gone right thru with replacement Original ford door panels (& all the inner handles were taken apart & lubed to prevent them from locking up & snapping the cable that attaches to them) this prevents you from being able to open the door from the inside...a common problem with these trucks when they get older!!! It has dual fuel tanks & one was replaced due to it never being used & getting rust inside!! This vehicle is straight black base coat clear coat paint & single cab with Original ford aluminum alloys. Rubber is great...exaust is great..chassis is solid...(no rust or rot) All cab mounts r solid..Suspension was inspected & a front end alignment preformed... Suspension is tight!! Original ford tailgate with added carbon fiber trim peice for style. (the tailgate was an replaced with an original used ford tailgate from a new bed take off... (was stored inside for many years & rust free!!) This truck has the heavy duty suspension & tow package. (& the stock height is up there!! In 1997 they came out with the new body style on the f-150...but the f-250 & f-350 kept the old body style for a couple more production years!! Old school look that many like better than the new f series style change... paint is awesome...body is straight...this is a looker & a beast!!! The factory a/c still operates!! everything works!! Mileage is high...185K but this vehicle was well cared for and maintained over the years...wasn't a work truck by any means....Bed is solid & virtually dent free.. (bed liner is also included as it was purchased when truck was new) I removed it to do the paint job....there is no rust under it!!! Interior has had the upgraded three passanger seat with the middle seat that folds down & also has a huge center console in!! all seatbelts r installed!! U looking for a one of a kind find....here it is....Not cheap but not the ordinary by any means!!! 5.9 liter v-8 runs like a dream!!! Price is set high & I'm not going to give this away...(I will give it to my Dad before I do that!!) tire kickers & dreamers no need to inquire.... If u win this auction u will receive all extra parts I have for this vehicle...