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Revived after sitting in fields and barns for decades collecting its patina ¾-ton farm truck with original flathead V8 Reliable and driven to work occasionally - 80 mile round trip Built for the Symco Shakedown (best show in Wisconsin) and "Symco Certified" in 2017 Farm truck geared for stump pulling - 55mph top speed 45,000 miles on the odometer Original except for the dual exhaust and rack and pinion steering Has clear title - sometimes farm trucks weren't titled due to being a farm "tool" Brakes - restored to factory original New wheel cylinders and master cylinder New pre-bent brake line kit and rubber hoses New brake light switch All hardware either serviced or replaced Original soft material brake shoes, extra set included for next brake service Parking brake mechanism is all original - works fair Original drums needed to be re-used, they are made from unobtainium Chassis New shocks Rat rod engineered rack and pinion steering conversion, tie rods, etc. Not much else was serviced - drives like a 50's farm truck Frame is solid - serious metal on a ¾ ton New fuel system from tank to carb except for fuel pump New tires - Farm style mud and snows in rear and period correct tires in front Electrical New starter solenoid, ignition switch, coil, wires, plugs, distributor etc. - entire ignition system new New voltage regulator If an electrical system is operating it is new (switches and wiring) Modern fuse box installed and systems are fused, plenty of room for additional wiring Heater fan is disconnected, heater core still installed Drive train The drivetrain works like a farm utility vehicle was intended Engine cranked over by hand and was properly restarted after storage - doesn't drink coolant or burn oil Vintage oil pressure and temp gauges mounted on engine Carb and ignition completely rebuilt, manual factory choke removed Transmission gear oil changed 4-speed non-synchro gear box - double clutch to shift, forget about downshifting Clutch works well but chatters sometimes when reversing uphill Differential fluid changed Entire lubrication service done on all parts and systems - repair manual included outlining all lubrication Cooling system all new flushed and filled - does not overheat or leak Body 68 years of original patina, bumps and bruises but not rotted to death, very solid Original paint The pictures tell the story, you cannot create this look without the natural aging process Ran across impossible to find original F-series tow mirrors - had them pinstriped Good glass - window regulators replaced, new back window included Bed floor is steel diamond plate Interior As found in the field to keep the theme of "barn find farm fresh" Seat professionally reupholstered with reproduction kit and seat belts added Original speedometer and odometer are mechanical and work - 10mph off 45 = 55 Original steering wheel included with extra column Needing Work Tranny and differential leak Dash gauges are disconnected because I didn't want to rewire them, harness is attached to easily copy, spare used gauge cluster included Steering works good but back to original may be better for heavy duty "truck" durability Take it to the next level - whatever that means to you Truck load of extra parts included - both used and a few new reproduction parts Comes with a tow bar Original bed floor included-deteriorated but I have it No warranty No returns Buyer responsible for pick-up and delivery - prefer local buyer todrive and inspectbefore buying $500 paypal deposit Balance due upon pick-up and within 14-days
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