1978 Ford F-350 Armored Truck 8 Gun Ports on 2040-cars
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States
Body Type:Armored with Gun Ports
Engine:351 M Cleveland
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: F-350
Trim: Armored Truck Bullet Resistant
Warranty: As Is
Drive Type: Two Wheel Drive
Mileage: 72,362
Exterior Color: White
Number of Doors: 5
Interior Color: Tan
1978 Armored Truck Sitting on a Ford F-350 Dually 1 Ton Chassis. Moore and Sons Armored Truck completed by McHenry Truck Equipment Inc. March 1978 St. Louis,Missouri. Great Advertisement for your Restaurant Business, Bail Bonds, Rock 'n Roll Band,Check-Cashing Service, Auto-Parts Store,Car Shows, You name it because it's a real conversation piece grabbing lots of attention everywhere. The Engine is a 351 m Cleveland with a C6 automatic transmission. The truck runs and drives but the brakes are wimpy and need work. The carburetor has been rebuilt. It is 2 wheel drive. It is a very solid truck with little rust overall. The weight of the truck is 9500 pounds. The body overall is in good condition. Restoring her to her grand old days would be a fun and easy project.All the bullet proof glass is there except two small pieces right and left side. The passenger window has a crack and the right drivers door has a crack. Has eight gun ports that slide open and lock shut. Has 2 Cash Doors 1 Big one in the rear and one behind the driver. Lots of steel opening roof vents with steel screens.As you know if you have been looking very few vintage Armored Trucks come up For Sale anywhere so this is a rare opportunity. I bought it to restore it and use it for Advertisement and Marketing but my wife's health went south taking my full-time for her and the children. I have placed a reserve price that in my opinion is very fair, if not low on this unique piece of history. Need $500 nonrefundable deposit required within 24 hours of close of auction and full payment within five days from the close of the auction and prior to pickup or delivery.All necessary arrangements for Shipping or pick up are the responsibility of the buyer. I am a very reasonable person so if pickup arrangements are made in a timely fashion I will work with you to assist in things. If there is a need to store the armored car for a couple months before pickup that can be arranged also. Payment must be made in full and I will at that time send you the title. This armored car is a very nice piece to restore, don't miss out on this one! The best way to contact me is by phone for I am in the mountains on dial-up Internet service which is a pain and I sometimes do not check it daily. Please feel free to call me with any questions or information needed at:( 208) 667-4497. Please leave a message if I'm not able to answer and I will call you back as quick as I can. Thanks for looking and have fun bidding!
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