1978 Ford F-150

XLT Pickup Truck

400 CU

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

1978 FORD F-150 SHORTBED SANDBOX 4X4 WITH A 400 CUBIC INCH ENGINE. AUTOMATIC C6 TRANSMISSION WITH A 205 TRANSFER CASE. DANA 44 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND A FORD 9 INCH POSI REAR DIFFERENTIAL. STOCK OPTIONS: POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, HIGH OUTPUT HEATER, FACTORY FRONT QUAD SHOCKS AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES: LUND LIGHTED SUN VISOR, BUSHWACKER FENDER FLARES, GRILL GUARD, CHROME TUBE GRILL, CHROME REAR TAIL LIGHT COVERS, 15x10 POLISHED CENTERLINE HELLCAT RIMS, ALUMINUM NERF BARS, REAR TUBE BUMPER, CUSTOM LUND BUG SHIELD INTERIOR: FACTORY FORD CONVERSION INTERIOR - RECOVERED IN BLACK VELOUR, HEADLINER AND SOME PANELS IN IMITATION UPHOLSTERY LEATHER (SEE PICTURES) HISTORY: TRUCK WAS RESTORED IN 1997 AT THE MILES OF 102K. AT THIS TIME, THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT/RESTORED. THE 400 ENGINE WAS BORED 30 OVER AND FULLY REBUILT WITH A PERFORMANCE CAM, EDLEBROCK ALUMINUM INTAKE, EDLEBROCK 4 BARREL CARB, AND A SET OF LONG TUBE TRUCK HEDMAN HEDDERS. HAS MSD IGNITION SYSTEM. HAS ADJUSTABLE MSD TIMING CONTROLLER. C6 TRANSMISSION GONE THROUGH AND SHIFT KIT WAS INSTALLED. TRANSFER CASE WAS GONE THROUGH AND CHECKED. FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIALS WERE REBUILT. BRAKES ALL REBUILT WITH ALL NEW CALIPERS, PROPORTIONING VALVE, MASTER CYCLINDER, HYDRAVAC, BRAKE HOSES, WHEEL CYLINDERS, ETC. SUSPENSION HAD ALL NEW TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, STEERING BARS, REMANUFACTURED STEERING BOX, COILS, SHOCKS, LEAF SPRINGS, RADIUS ARM BUSHINGS, TRACK BAR BUSHINGS, ETC. YOU GET THE PICTURE!! WHEN TRUCK WAS PURCHASED IN 1995, IT WAS REDUCED TO A BARE FRAME. THE FRAME WAS SANDBLASTED AND PAINTED. EVERTHING ON THE TRUCK HAS BEEN PAINTED IN EITHER THE COLOR OF BLACK, RED, OR WHITE. ONLY THE BEST QUALITY PARTS WERE USED ON THIS TRUCK. THERE IS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF TIME AND MONEY INVESTED IN THIS TRUCK. THE SHEET METAL ORIGINALLY COME ON THE TRUCK WAS NOT TERRIBLE, BUT WAS DICARDED BECAUSE OF THE DESIRE TO SHOW THE TRUCK WHEN FINISHED. THE FRONT FENDERS ARE OEM BRAND NEW FORD FENDERS. THE DOORS ARE BRAND NEW OEM FORD DOORS. THE CAB IS THE ORIGINAL CAB WHICH WAS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE BEFORE THE RESTORATION. THE HOOD IS A USED OEM FORD HOOD FROM TEXAS. THE BED IS A USED OEM FORD BED FROM TEXAS. ALL SHEET METAL, OLD AND NEW, WAS BEAD BLASTED TO REMOVE ORIGINAL PAINT OR FACTORY E-COAT. BEADBLASTING THE SHEET METAL ALLOWED THE FACTORY ZINC COATING TO BE LEFT IN TACT ON THE SHEET METAL. THIS TRUCK WAS REBUILT TO BE A SHOW TRUCK, THEREFORE EVERYTHING WAS DONE SO THE TRUCK AND IT'S PERFORMANCE WAS IN TIP TOP SHAPE. THIS TRUCK RECEIVED MANY AWARDS IN SHOWS. TRUCK WAS ONLY DRIVEN IN SUMMER WEATHER. GARAGE KEPT IN A CLIMATE/HEAT CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT. NEVER SEEN A SNOWFLAKE!! TRUCK HAS BEEN ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 23K MILES SINCE 1997 RESTORATION. TRUCK HAS HAD SOME PAINT BRUSH TOUCH UPS FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. IN 2013, 4 BRAND NEW FIRESTONE DESTINATION A/T TIRES INSTALLED ON TRUCK. 33/12.50/15 ONE OWNER SINCE 1997. NON SMOKING ENVIRONMENT. THIS TRUCK IS SOLD AS IS. THERE IS NO WARRANY, EXPRESSED, WRITTEN, OR IMPLIED. ALL PERSONAL INSPECTIONS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AUCTION. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT BIDDERS WITH NEGATIVE FEEDBACK. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE SHIPPING, TAX AND TITLE FEES. THE TRUCK IS AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP AT MY LOCATION BY THE BUYER OR SHIPPING COMPANY DESIGNATED BY THE BUYER. A $500 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF END OF AUCTION VIA PAYPAL. THE FINAL BALANCE IS DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS UNLESS OTHER ARRANGMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH ME. THE FINAL BALANCE IS TO BE PAID IN THE FORM OF CASH, MONEY ORDER, OR CASHIERS CHECK. NO EXCEPTIONS. IN THE EVENT THE SALE DOES NOT COMPLETE BY THE BUYER, THE $500 DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS BUYER AND HAVE INTENTIONS OF COMPLETING THE SALE. HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE BY EITHER EMAIL OR PHONE. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION VIA THE AUCTION SITE AND LEAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IF YOU WANT ME TO RESPOND VIA PHONE. THANKS AND HAPPY BIDDING!! NOTE: THE PICTURES DISPLAYED IN THIS AUCTION ARE CURRENT PICTURES WHICH WERE TAKEN ON 7/12/2014.