1953 Ford F-350 Pickup

Rare original 1953 Ford F-350 "Express"Pickup with stock 9 foot bed and later model Ford F-350dually rear end with 3:73 ratio. Truck had a frame off rebuild about 4 years ago.

Engine: Original 215 L1 6 cylinder OHV. with Header.Complete rebuild, ore block .040, achined crankshaft .020 - .020, new pistons, rist pins, earings, iming chain, xpansion plugs, askets, new emission valves, 80 degrees thermostat, ebuilt radiator, lbs. radiator cap, ebuilt "glass bowl" Holley carb, new fuel pump and water pump.About 2000 miles since rebuild.

Transmission: Rebuilt manual 4 speed Borg-Warner T-98 with synchronized second through fourth gears.

Clutch: New rebuilt 11" pressure plate, isc, ilot bushing, achined flywheel.

Rear End: Newer Ford F-350 8 lug, :73 gear ratio, new axel bearings and seals. New U joints and carrier bearing.

Front Suspension: New king pins with honed bushings, ligned and 8 lug conversion. Has power assist steering stabilizer.

Rear Suspension: Removed one leaf and installed new shocks for better ride. (Stock F-350s were built with no rear shocks).

Brakes: Rebuilt master cylinder, new rear shoes, new hardware and machined drums. Fronts have 75% remaining (Right front shoes need adjustment - truck pulls to right when brakes are applied hard).

Electrical: Converted to 12 volts with new gauges. Rewired as needed for lights, ipers, eater, auges and turn signals. Like new battery.

Bed: Original "rare" 9 foot with wood planks and black rubber diamond plate on top.

Upholstery: Black fabric/black vinyl, lack carpet with custom install for battery and transmission access. New headliner and door panels to match seat and kick panels.

All new glass except for original rear glass, ll new rubber seals. New outside door handles, ent window handles and hardware. AM-FM radio (needs antenna and speakers installed), xcellent chrome grille and bumpers (front is new). All gauges (except gas gauge) speedometer, il, emp and amp are working. All lights including driving lights, urn signals and tail and head lights all working. Hood springs are weak (don't hold hood up without prop) and should be replaced. Also has tow hitch installed.

Truck was built to be a dependable driver for short and long trips rather then ashow truck.Any questions (other than what my reserve is) feel free to call Al at (559) 916-4604."BID TOOWN" I reserve the right to end the auction early or block non-legitimate bidders!