1959 Ford F-100

Pickup Truck

292 Y-Block

Manual

F10C9K26337

Clear

Gasoline

For Sale 1959 F-100 4X4 Long Bed Step Side For sale is my sons 1959 Ford F-100. This truck had an amateur restoration done back in 1994. My Father-in-Law ("Poppy") owned a garage in California and wanted to do something unique for his only grandson, my son Bryce. The truck was in pretty rough shape when Poppy bought it from one of his mechanics, so he figured he would try his hand at a basic, mechanical restoration. The motor was tired and the truck was missing some dash components so Poppy found a buried 1960 crew cab in a junk yard outside of Barstow and drug it back to the shop as a parts donor. What Poppy did was strip the truck to individual pieces, inspect, clean, sand and paint everything from the frame up. A few knobs and, I believe the instrument cluster as well, were pulled from the '60, and I think he also used the motor from the '60. Both trucks had identical 292 "Y"-blocks, but one was much tighter than the other, and I think that was the one from the '60. Tranny and transfer case were gone through, "U"-joints were all replaced, bad wires were replaced where needed, etc.... Poppy also did the body work, replaced all of the wood in the bed, and had the diamond plate bed liner made. He spent almost a year on this and when he was done, everything worked. He then gave it to my son, who was 2 years old. Pictures below are from mid 1995 Poppy drove it for a couple of years before we lost him suddenly. The truck than sat under a mulberry tree for a few years before Bryce and I were able to bring it back to Colorado. Once in Colorado, the condition of the wood in the bed was discovered (the bed was full of rotted mulberry leaves) and some of the rust spots were uncovered. We were both happy to see that the interior was still in great shape. So that is the history that I know. Unfortunately, back injuries prevent me from working on the truck and Bryce is in college. If I had a place to store the truck outside of the elements, we would never consider parting with it, but reality being what it is, our choice is to let the truck be destroyed by the elements or find someone who wants to keep it alive and will appreciate it. Bryce and I both believe that this is what Poppy would want. The truck starts and runs great. It is by no means a power house as it is still sporting a 52-53 year old stock motor, but the motor starts on the first crank almost every time, is smooth and does not smoke. I have driven it and have not noticed any leaks. The lights and wipers work. All of the gauges work (speedometer, fuel, temperature and both idiot lights). Clutch is smooth. Transmission is solid. Transfer case works. 4 wheel drive works. Door locks work. Even the turn signals cancel. The only thing that I know of that doesn't work is the radio. You can spin the knob and watch the needle turn, but that's it. Poppy installed an after market stereo under the dash so as not to impact the actual dash cosmetics, but I don't believe that works because someone stole the speakers he had sitting under the bench seats a long time ago. Tires that were on it were dry rotted, so it now has almost $1000 worth of brand new rubber (33x12.5x15) with under 100 miles. New Holley Carburetor was installed (the old one was leaking) along with a new fuel pump. Coolant changed. Oil and filter new. Spent an additional $900 (below) to ensure the truck was safe and road worthy: Entire brake system was inspected and wheel cylinders were rebuilt or replaced where needed, shoes replaced and adjusted. Brake master cylinder was replaced. Clutch master cylinder was rebuilt. Wiper pivot arm was replaced and new blades installed. Basic Specs: 292CI Y-block V-8. Heavy Duty top loading Warner T98 4 speed manual transmission. Dana/Spicer 24 divorced transfer case. Ford 9" rear end. Dana/Spicer 44 front differential. Manual 4 wheel drum brakes. There is a lot of light surface rust and some paint chips. There is also a larger amount of rust where the rear lower panel bolts to the bed. A bed full of rotted mulberry leaves will do that. I also noted some cancer starting at the bottom of the passenger door. I tried to capture all of the bad spots with photos so there are no surprises. Other than that, the truck appears to be in great shape for a vehicle of its age. This is the only long bed, step side 4x4 that I have ever come across. Pictures below were taken Aug 6, 2012 Please ask any and all questions and enjoy your bidding. Warranty Information 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. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to be satisfied as to the condition, value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. 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. The vehicle runs and I drive it around town, but due to the age of the vehicle, I would not suggest driving the truck until the purchaser has their own safety inspection preformed. This truck is made up of old technologies and there have been no attempts to modernize this vehicle. Terms and Conditions Winning bidder must make a non refundable $500.00 deposit via paypal, which is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 3 days of Auction end via certified cashiers check, wire transfer. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, I will gladly cooperate. You can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers'. If you are not sure about something, please ask. Do not assume anything not listed is included. I reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. Vehicle is for sale locally and I reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative feedback posted. Reminder this truck is over 50 years old and is not perfect. However this is a rare truck in uncommonly complete condition. Zero feedback users contact seller before buying. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the vehicle and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $500.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS.