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1954 Dodge Pick Up Truck Job Rated on 2040-cars

US $9,500.00
Year:1954 Mileage:103500 Color:
Location:

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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1954 Dodge Pick Up Truck

Engine:  6 Cylinder flat head with 103,500 miles that are believed to be original.  The engine was over hauled about 20k miles ago.  Vehicle still has floor pedal starter.  Pretty much everything is still original.  Engine runs excellent, does not burn any oil.  It does have a mild leak but I am not certain exactly where it is coming from, not a significant leak.  

Transmission:  3 Speed Manual transmission on the column.  The linkage on the transmission needs attention.  It has had issues with difficulty shifting into various gears that are not issues with the transmission or clutch.  It is an issue with the linkage adjustment only.  After discussing this with a transmission shop I am told this is a common problem with the cars that have three on the column manual transmissions. Apparently the linkage has a very specific adjustment pattern that if it is not adjusted properly has difficulty going in to gear.  This is an easy fix and may be fixed this week, however I can not guarantee that so assume it still needs to be addressed.

Interior:  The dashboard has no dents or tears in it. The seats have been recovered recently.  The door panels are relatively new, however they do not look to be the best quality door covering.  The head liner is relatively new and everything else looks relatively new as well. Please see the photos for details. 

Exterior:  Please look at the photos for details.  I am not familiar with the history of the paint job.  It looks to me like the original paint that was possibly painted over with the same color in an attempt to freshen up the paint without doing a complete re-paint.  You be the judge because I can not tell.  The paint looks to be in pretty decent shape, but by no means is it show ready.  It would benefit from being buffed out, again please look closely at the photos as they will be the best indication of the condition of the paint job.  There is no issues with rust.  Look closely at the photos, there are a few areas where some surface rust may be starting, but there are no rust holes anywhere.  This is a very solid truck.

Brakes: The brakes need to be bled, I may have this done before the purchase is complete. 

Overall this is an excellent daily driver that needs very little to move into a show vehicle.  Again please let the pictures be a guide as to the condition of the vehicle.  The truck is all original and runs great. Please ask all questions prior to bidding.  I hate to have to add this but due to others I must. You are not bidding to come and look at the vehicle, you are bidding to own.  All bids are binding and must be honored.  The vehicle can not be released until funds are cleared. 
 

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