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1955 Ford Old School Gasser/hotrod From The 70's Barn Find on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:99999
Location:

Vermontville, Michigan, United States

Vermontville, Michigan, United States
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Engine:SMALL BLOCK FORD
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1955
Mileage: 99,999
Model: Fairlane
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: 2 door sedan
Drive Type: STICK OR AUTO
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

I HAVE A 1955 FORD OLD SCHOOL STRAIGHT AXLE GASSER  [BUILT BACK IN THE SEVENTYS]. IT'S GOT GREAT POTENCIAL, BUTS NEED'S A LOT OF SHEET METAL FAB AND WELDING. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND NOW REALIZE AT 62 WITH THREE OTHER CARS A HEAD OF IT I'M JUST NOT GOING TO GET IT DONE.  I DON'T HAVE A LOT OF INFO ON  ITS PAST HISTORY OTHER THAN IT WAS BUILT IN THE SEVENTYS AS IT HAS A MID TO LATE 70'S FORD POWER STEERING BOX AND COLUMN.  IT HAS THE EARLY FORD ECONOLINE DRUM BRAKE FRT AXLE. THEY DID A GOOD JOB INSTALLING IT AS IT IS CENTERED AND SETS NICE AND STRAIGHT AS IT SHOULD.[ STEERS EXCELLANT]  IT WAS SET UP FOR A SMALL BLOCK [WAS GOING TO USE A WICKED 351 WINDSOR WITH TOPLOADER 4 SPEED]


AS I HAVE SAID IT NEEDS A LOT OF WORK.  IT'S NOT FOR FOR THE FAINT OF HEART, BUT IF YOU LIKE TO DO BODY AND FAB LIKE I DO THIS FOR YOU.  I HAVE POSTED 24 PHOTO'S TO  SHOW THE REPAIRS NEEDED. I WANT TO STRESS THIS CAR HAS HAD OLD SCHOOL BODY WORK FROM YEARS PAST. I HAVE PICKED UP SOME NEAT STUFF FOR IT. NOW THE GOOD AND BAD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
THE GOOD
FRAME AND CHASSIS ARE ROCK SOLID, DOOR POSTS ARE SOLID, DOORS CLOSE GOOD, TRUNK AREA IS REAL GOOD NEEDING JUST SMALL REPAIRS, MAJOR BODY MOUNTING AREAS ARE REAL GOOD. STILL HAS ORIGINAL TANK
STRAIGHT AXLE AND STEERING GREAT CONDITION INSTALLED CORRECTLY
ORIGINAL FORD TINTED WINDOW CAR WITH COMPLETE ORIGINAL DASH WITH CLOCK,RADIO AND ALL CONTROLS
HAVE VERY GOOD SPARE HOOD, ANOTHER SET OF VERY NICE [NEED TO BE RECHROMED] BUMPERS
SET OF OLD SCHOOL AFTER MARKET CLAMP ON LADDER BARS WITH FRT MOUNT
9 INCH REAR HOUSING WITH AXLES AND BACKING PLATES
I PARTED OUT A 62 FORD UNIBODY PICKUP FOR THE BIG REAR WHEEL TUBS AND HYDRAULIC CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
OLD SCHOOL PRO STOCK SCOOP AND OTHER ASSORTED SMALL ITEMS.
I HAVE A PAIR OF NEW 69 MUSTANG REAR QUARTERS THAT HAVE IDENTICAL LOWER WHEEL OPENING SIZE. WAS GOING TO USE WHEEL LIP AND LOWER PORTIONS FOR CLEAN LOOKING RADIUS.
[PLEASE SEE PHOTO'S]

NOW THE BAD
IT NEEDS FRT AND REAR FLOORPANS AND FLOOR SUPPORTS 
ALL SIDE GLASS NEEDS REPLACED, NEEDS INNER AND OUTER ROCKER PANELS
NEEDS FRT FENDER REPAIR, DOOR REPAIR AND QRT REPAIR 
ALL REPAIRS DEPEND ON HOW GOOD YOU WANT IT
I DO NOT HAVE A TITLE, I WILL PROVDE BILL OF SALE [ ALL VIN PLATES ARE STILL ATTACHED. 
I HAVE DESCRIBED AND TAKEN  PICTURES OF ITS FAULTS, TO THE BEST OF MY ABILTY SO THERE IS NO SURPRISES. SO IF YOUR JUST A DREAMER PLEASE DON'T BID
I ALSO REQUIRE 300.00 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT AT 24 HOURS AFTER AUCTION.  CHECK MY 100% FEEDBACK  THANKS BUSTEDKNUCKLEBOB

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