FOR SALE: 1963 Ford Econoline Pickup

Rare & solid RUNNING and DRIVING truck
Was on Ebay twice previously but all mechanicals and some surface rust has been removed since then
The engine is a "65" Mustang "200"c with synchronized 3 spd. on column
The truck is now titled and insured in my name and is driven daily.
The odometer is reading 46,400 something now and is working but the calibration is slightly off because of different tires or different transmission.
The radiator has been recently recored.
The carburetor has been gone through, the clutch adjusted and the brakes are newer.
The truck runs & drives beautifully (SEE VIDEOS) and is getting 20+ miles per gallon.
The surface rust on the undercarriage has been rotary-brushed, primed, and painted.
The inside of the bed has also been cleaned and painted satin white.
There is one area inside the rear lower quarter that needs a patch, and the two corners inside the bed still need some minor attention.
There are two small holes in the drivers side wheel arch. All are very minor and should not require a lot of work.
There is one small hole in passenger side floor pan, very minor.
There are some lumps and bumps in the rear lower drivers side quarter and also on the tailgate but this truck is extremely solid.
All glass is good. Lights, wipers, turn signals, brake lights, & even the 4-way flashers all work.
The heater hoses are not hooked up but all ducting is there and fan blows.
The truck is currently running off a stainless fuel cell but the original tank is in place w/condition unknown.
The truck also comes with engine mount crossmember and shortened driveshaft for V-8 conversion.
I know you have heard this before but if the truck doesn't sell this time, I am going to finish it and make it my own.
The truck is currently at our camper in Shelbyville, IL but I am from Oak Forest, IL (Chicago area). I can deliver anywhere in between these 2 places if paid in full ahead of delivery.
PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING: Jim 773-615-4790
A non-refundable deposit of $1000 is due within 72 hrs. of end of the auction before the truck goes anywhere.
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