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1978 Ford Econoline E-150 Custom Van . Awesome Interior And Low Miles 4.9l on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:55000 Color: Black /
 Red
Location:

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States
Transmission:Manual
Engine:4.9L Six Cylinder
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: E14BBBG4399 Year: 1978
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Red
Model: E-Series Van
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: E-150
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 55,000
Sub Model: E-150
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Car is in good but used condition and will be sold As Is. Please read the description below for detailed specifics on the vehicles condition."

This is a 1978 Customized E-150 van with 55,000 original miles. It spent most of its life in storage with limited driving time but has spent the last couple years on the road. The interior is done up with crushed red velvet walls, carpet, a small bar, cabinetry, an ice box refrigerator, mural mirror, captains chairs, a custom stereo and several decorative lights. The exterior is also in great condition for its age except for a couple of small dings on the passenger side. The van runs and has many recently replaced parts. It does have some mechanical issues which I've tried to outline. Below I've made some lists breaking down the cars specifications, features, and any issues it has. Feel free to contact with any request for additional information.

Specifications:
1978 Ford E-150
Manual
4.9L Six Cylinder
55,000 miles

Interior Features:
Customized Interior (Carpet, Crushed Red Velvet Walls, Dividing Wall, Red Velvet Mattress in Back, Bar, Cabinets, Stallion Mirror Painting, Custom Steering Wheel)
Captains Chairs (Red, Swivel Feature)
Sunroof (Props Up, Doesn't Slide)
Custom Stereo (Vintage Altec Lansing Speakers in rear, Pioneer 6x9 and Vintage Tweeters Up Front, Sony Head)
Switchboard For Interior Lights (Red Fluorescent Overhead Light, Colored Wall lights in Back, Lights inside Cabinets, Fog Lights in Front, Light Up Roof Rack)

Exterior Features:
Roof Rack (Lights Up)
Custom Pin Striping
Glossy Black Finish
Fog Lights
Custom Front Grill
Chrome Bumpers
Cragar Rims
Protective Coating on Under-body

Exterior Concerns (Also See Pictures):
A Couple Of Small Dents on The Passenger Side That Have Been Patched
Middle Guide For The Slighting Door Needs to Be Fixed or Replaced (The Wheel It Rolls on Snapped Off, I Still Have The Wheel, Door Can Function Still)
The "Speak Easy Three" Text on The Side is Vinyl Lettering Which Can Be Removed

New Mechanical Parts ( Replaced Within Last 2-Years):
All New Rods and Lifters
Alternator
Carburetor
Fuel Pump
Brake Master Cylinder
Front Brakes (Rotors Resurfaced)
Battery
New Spark Plugs and Wires

Mechanical Concerns:
Exhaust (Rusted From Muffler Back)
Clutch (Still Works But Is Noisy and Sometimes Has Difficulty Entering Reverse)
Idle (Idle Issues, Sometimes Tries To Stall When In Neutral, Likely A Carb Issue But Needs Troubleshooting)
No A/C (Not Broken, Just Never Has Had A/C)


I hope these lists have helped clarify everything about the vehicle. The reason I am selling is because it is not practical for what I need at the moment and I cannot afford to keep it and get alternate transportation at the time. Due to concerns about the clutch and idle I would not recommend attempting to drive it a long distance for pick-up. However, the van does run and any local drive would be possible. Again feel free to contact me with any additional concerns or questions.


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