1969 Ford F-250

Fleetside Short Bed Pick Up.

428 c.i.d.

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

DO NOT ASK ME WHAT MY RESERVE IS. ONLY BID IF YOU INTEND ON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. Up for sale is a 1969 Ford F-250, 4x4 Crew Cab Hi-Boy. I purchased the Vehicle on April 8, 1998 with 106,900 miles showing on the odometer. Currently, there is 180,858 miles on the Truck. The Engine was totally gone through by, Tom Lucas at FE Specialties, at 143,738 miles. There is 36,874 mile on the professionally built engine…….. Link: http://www.fespecialties.com/ , http://www.fespecialties.com/HTML/Photo-Custom.html . Ford built 641 of these 4x4’s in 69 and it was the first year that Ford came out with the Crew Cabs in production on a 4x4. They built crew cabs in earlier years, just not in a 4x4 model. There were a few built in a 4x4 but not at a FORD plant. They were outsourced by an independent customizer. This Truck was built in the Ontario Plant on 2/28/1969 and first sold out of a dealership in San Jose, California. The previous owner told me that this truck was a private sales purchase and not purchased by a Utility agency. It is believed that I am the third owner. When I acquired the Truck, it had the following equipment: Stock 360 cid with a 2 barrel carb, Dana 60, Closed Knuckle drum brake front axle, Power Steering, Power Brakes, and the aftermarket A/C. It came with an NP 435 Transmission and a Dana 24 divorced Transfer case. Over the years I have made some improvements and modifications. They are as follows and not in sequential order of build: Engine was sourced from a 1967 Ford T-Bird Coupe and is bored .030 over with Keith Black Hypereutectic Pistons, KB378. Heads were ported, and the oil galleys opened up for better flow. A mild Comp Cam (268h) was installed with Crower lifters. Edlebrock intake #2105, and a Holley 750 Double Pumper carb with electric choke is used now instead of the Barry Brant. Distributor is a Mallory with Pertronix. The top end was gram weighted and blue printed. Hedman headers were wrapped and a magna flow muffler was used. All kept cool with a 4 core Radiator. Larger capacity tanks on top of core. Added Accessories and Improvements: Clutch is 12” McCloud…. The Clutch/Brake pedal bushings have been replaced. 3,294 miles on clutch. PSC Power Steering w/Remote Reservoir. High displacement 1405X PSC modified Ford pulley to fit their high output pump. Thompson 4-BOLT steering box (from 78 F-350), ported for power Ram Assist. Dana 60’s front and rear. 4.30 gear ratio, Detroit Tru Trac in rear. Front axle is from a 78 F-350 w/disc brakes. Stainless Steel front brake lines. Wheels are, Moto Metal 16” Tires are, Mickey Thompson, BAJA MTZ, LT315/ 75R16. Leaf Springs are 4”over stock “Hi Boy” from Vargas Off road. Driveline was built by Driveline Services of Sacramento. 1350 Chevy U-joints and CV. Ladder bars are a custom fabrication and installed by Predator off road. Cross over steering, tie rod, and steering components installed by WFO concepts. Transmission is a Borg Warner T-19 from a 1984-86 Ford F-350 with 460 cid. Transfer case is an NP205 gear drive case. From a 1978 F-350. Married. Overdrive gear box is by Ranger. Sourced from Advance Adapters… Link below: http://www.advanceadapters.com/products/760014m-27--ford-ranger-torque-splitter-overdrive-27-with-a-4848-retainer-index/ The above drivetrain is all mated together. Roof rack is by ConFer, and is powder coated. Stainless steel hardware was used. Roof rack has Hi-Lift Jack mounted to floor. Front and rear bumpers were powder coated as was the drivers and passengers steps. 50 gallon gas tank in bed. 20 behind seat, switchable via fuel valve, and on toggle switch for gauge. Front grill is polished stainless. .. http://www.ebay.com/usr/robertthegrilleguy?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754 Polished Ford Stainless Trailer Towing Mirrors. New stainless hardware. Additional sheet metal welded to inside of doors for Mirror support. Dee Cee Bed Caps; front, sides, and rear are powder coated. All new door weather stripping, all 4 doors. Interior door handles are all new. All four. Outside door handles are all new. Side marker reflectors new Tail light lenses are new. Front turn signal light lenses are new Ford F-350 Badging is new. Actually Truck is a 250. I am running the 350 anyway! So what, it’s my truck. Interior arm rests are new. All four. Rear arm rests are from 64 Falcon. Spray on Bed liner. Carpet with backing material and sound deadener in interior is new. Headliner is new, with sound deadening material behind headliner. Rear seat is original Vinyl with a seat cover to match front seat. Intermittent Windshield wiper conversion from 1978 Ford Bronco, link: http://www.fordification.com/tech/wiperdelay.htm New windshield wiper motor. Dash is from 2 ½ Ton Truck with stock S&W gauges. Air Conditioner is by Clardy. Vintage of the era. 134a. Power Front driver and passenger windows. GM switches were used. https://www.npdlink.com/store/products/power_window_conversion_kit_electric_life-131791-50000.html Truck was painted in September 2013 by Auto Works. The Bad: The AM/FM, CD/DVD Radio quit working. (Power Acoustik PTID-5300). It was an inexpensive unit and I will leave it up to buyer to decide what they want. I am not going to replace it. However, the other components are quality and stays with Truck. Driver’s side seat has a 1 inch wear in the material around the bead on the side of the seat. See picture. Slight oil leak at the rear of the oil pan gasket. Paint is not perfect. It was a $5,800. dollar paint job. It is not Barrett Jackson. This is a driver, not a show truck. The front leaf spring bushings are warn so there is movement in the front leaf springs. They make noise within the perch. It doesn’t affect the Vehicle operation. They just make noise when turning at slower speeds. A/C fittings are old. They are original style Ford hose clamp fittings. They LEAK. The A/C, when charged blows cold, but will slowly drain out because of the hoses. Both wing windows are slightly pitted. Pictures will show Components: Amp: Sony XM-504Z Rear Door Speakers: Pioneer TS-A1781R 6 ¾” 4-WAY Front Door Speakers: Pioneer TSA6991R 6X9 5-WAY Subwoofer: Kenwood KSC-SW1 Have extensive service records. Oil changes have been regularly met along with other regular maintenance. Currently this Vehicle has a California Black License plate that is a “YOM” plate. It is clear and belongs to seller. It will be released only to a California Buyer only. Out of State buyers will not receive Vehicle with the Black plates. Information in Link below: http://www.ebay.com/gds/California-YOM-1963-69-license-plate-registration-/10000000005181578/g.html In conclusion, this is a very rare example from the late 60’s. Yes there are some flaws, if it was perfect, then the listing would reflect it. The flaws, in y opinion are minor. As I said in the intro, there were 641 units made in 69, (Per Ford Pickup REDBOOK), there are NOT many of these around, nor will you find a rust free western truck in this condition. Go ahead try to find one. Bear in mind this is a 60’s era Vehicle, it is NOT new, nor will it drive and run like a brand new Vehicle. If you want new, then I suggest you buy one. It is a carbureted, iron block, fossil fuel burning, and non-computerized motor. It requires a warm up before you just take off. It is NOT fuel injected. If you like a vintage 4x4 that is reliable and runs like a vintage truck then this could be for you. It steers very easy, shifts fine, and stops great. If you must know how many MPG this Truck gets, then you will not want it. I get an honest 8 MPG. If you decide to tow, expect to get around 4. I don’t tow anymore. I have a Cummins for that duty. It should be noted that the overdrive can be used in each gear. Effectively giving you 8 forward speeds. I use the Ranger overdrive box as an overdrive only. You could use it after 2nd, or 3rd, if you needed that spot between gears. If you were towing for example. It's a long throw from 3rd to 4th if you were pulling a grade with a load. Literature used for technical info: Ford Pickup “RED BOOK” . by “Motorbooks International” (gave production numbers ) http://www.amazon.com/Pickup-1946-77-Motorbooks-International-Series/dp/0879387890 Catalog of FORD TRUCKS ID NUMBERS 1946-1972, Pickup and Ranchero: http://www.amazon.com/Catalog-Truck-Numbers-Magazine-Matching/dp/1880524031/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435500307&sr=1-1&keywords=catalog+of+ford+trucks+id+numbers+1946-1972 Additional pictures can be view at Photo Bucket: http://s468.photobucket.com/user/just8apeach/library/Ford%204x4?sort=3&page=1 You will need to enter password: sherman <-------------- (small case only) YouTube videos of the Truck running and operating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=769P9p8kyRA - Idling, and view 360 degrees. I do not do trades, I don’t want your Motorcycle, car, bicycle, or any other barter item. Cash, the all mighty dollar will get it done. You may not come over and looky loo. You will not be joy riding my prized possession. I don’t need you to learn how to drive a clutch at my expense. Serious Offers and by appointment only. Terms of Agreement: 1) Per eBay User agreement, by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to purchasing the Vehicle described above. The details of this commitment are outlined in the eBay User Agreement. 2) Final bid does not include Tax, Shipping, and Title, License, Registration Fee’s and any other cost associated with this purchase. Vehicle tax, registration fee's and other associated costs are the responsibility of the buyer. A non-refundable $500.00 deposit is due immediately. The remainder is due within 7 days. If no contact is made within 24 hours I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, that your financial institution accepts the year, and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Zero feedback bidders MUST call or email prior to placing bids, or your bids may be canceled. Cashiers check must be through a National bank, i.e. Wells Fargo, etc...Cashiers check must clear bank prior to seller releasing Vehicle to buyer. Money orders are NOT Accepted. Upon confirmation verifying the payment of the purchase, arrangements must be made for the vehicle to be picked up within 7 days, otherwise a storage fee of $20.00 per day will apply from the 8th day until the vehicle is picked up. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements, but I will assist for local pick up only. I reserve the right to remove this listing at any time prior to the closing of the auction as this Vehicle is for sale locally as well as this eBay auction. eBay requires a Credit Card on file for placing bids over $15,000.00. Please be sure to check and make sure you are able to bid before the last minute. I have attempted to be thorough and accurate in my description of this Vehicle as I know that many potential buyers will be out of state, however, I highly encourage all potential buyers ask further questions and to inspect car prior to bidding as there could be something that I have forgotten or overlooked in my description. AS IS - NO WARRANTY: this vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.