1997 Ford F-250

Single Cab Long Bed

7.3 Turbo Diesel

1FTHF26F5VEC19328

Salvage

Diesel

Truck has no issues other than minor cosmetics.Truck has been in the family for the last 10 years.Truck has been meticulously maintained.The truck has no visible rust in it. There have been a few chips in the paint over the years, but as soon as they were noticed they were addressed to keep any rust from ever starting. The finish on the truck really is exceptional for the year. No bubbles in the paint from hidden rust etc. New tires, vacuum pump and recent oil change. Just had the truck professionally detailed. The detail shop failed to clean the bed, so it is a little dusty and lightly soiled. Twin Optima red top batteries. Truck has never had any issues with starting, even during the winter. Tires are 255x85x16 on OEM Alcoa alloy wheels. The drivetrain in this truck is original with no modifications. 4x4 with 4.10 axle ratio. 7.3 Turbo diesel with automatic transmission. Dual fuel tanks. Tank selector works correctly and the fuel gauge works correctly for both tanks. The camper shell has been on the truck since we bought it. It has a sliding front glass that matches up to the trucks sliding back glass. It also has sliding side glass with screens. Please look closely at the pics. This truck needs nothing but a new driver. Following is a list of modifications to the body.New custom headlights that work very well.New grillNew custom tail lights.Leather "muscle car" seats with custom mounts that use original seat bolt holes. No drilling or modification to install them. The drivers seat has a small tear from getting in and out. New emblems that indicate the engine is an International DT444. Warn premium lock out hubs. Includes white face gauge overlay and machined aluminum gauge cover, not installed. Transmission temperature gauge in a pillar pod. After market overload springs on rear. Truck has not been 4 wheeled. On the rare occasion the 4wd was engaged, it was mainly when positioning a single horse trailer in or out of local show locations. i.e. grass fields. The truck has a trailer brake controller installed. There is a small tear in the dash pad.Drivers side mirror has a crack.Truck has few light scratches that would probably come out with a light buffing. The truck has been garaged and very lightly used. SALVAGE TITLE......My nephew was looking for a powerstroke turbodiedel back in 2006. We found this online at a New Jersey dealership. We drove up to have a look and were surprised at how good the truck looked in person. When we inquired about the title the dealership told us the salvage branding was because it was a "theft recovery". We had no way to verify this but our research did indicate that New Jersey was one of eleven states that issued salvage title to theft recovered vehicles. The truck has performed flawlessly in the past 10 years with no mechanical issues or funny tire wear etc. I would not hesitate to drive this truck cross country. Fly in to the Piedmont Triad International Airport, located in Greensboro, NC 27409 and drive this truck home with no worries. I would be happy to meet the winning bidder at the airport. Please check my sellers feedback and see what has been said about the few vehicles I have sold in the past i.e. "vehicle was better than described".I am not a dealership, I am a private seller that no longer needs this truck, My nephew went through a divorce and I purchased the truck from him. I also have a newer turbodiesel and this truck doesn't see much use so it's here on Ebay. My teenage son wants the truck. If it doesn't sell, it will not be relisted. $500 deposit via paypal within 24 hours. The deposit is non refundable.