Vehicle Description
Beautifully built F250 in the pro-touring style. 408 Windsor
stroker motor, Tremec 5-speed manual, air suspension, 4-wheel disc
brakes, custom LED lighting. Still functional as a pickup with
full-sized bed. This is resto-mod done right!If you like the way
old trucks look but don't like the way they drive-because, let's
face it, they're pretty primitive-then this 1968 Ford F250 should
be of interest. It still retains the traditional good looks that
these trucks have always had, now bathed in familiar Ford Vintage
Burgundy and Wimbledon White, but adds a level of performance that
they couldn't have dreamed of in 1968. Make no mistake, it still
works as a full-sized pickup and doesn't mind doing a little work
on weekends, but in its heart, this F250 thinks it's a Mustang. The
clean, chiseled looks of the original design work quite well here
and there was no need for serious modifications, so all the
original brightwork and emblems were retained and nothing was
chopped. Instead, they focused on getting the bodywork right, and
this sucker is laser-straight, even on those massive bed sides that
are nearly nine feet long. The only notable change is the door
handles, which are from Dave Kindig and fit flush with the
bodywork-press on them, and they pop out so they're easy to grab.
New emblems, trim, and lenses were installed to give it a crisp,
finished look and the bed was treated to both a color-matched
spray-in bedliner and a heavy-duty mat, so it's ready to work or
play. The interior design team took the same approach-upgrade it
without changing what it is. That means you'll find a comfortable
bench seat with a split back, so it has a bit more support than the
stock seat. Custom door panels were stitched to match and give it a
more upscale look, and there are thick carpets on the floor that
help control noise and heat. The original steering wheel remains in
place so it still feels old school when you're at the helm, and
you'll note the factory instruments were replaced by trick custom
dials that fit in the original locations without disrupting the
dashboard's design. You also get cold A/C, a custom pre-programmed
head unit for the air suspension that fits neatly in the cigarette
lighter receptacle, and a modest center console with cup holders.
The long handle on the 5-speed manual gearbox manages a Hurst
linkage and falls easily to hand. There's also a powerful
entertainment system that does a pretty convincing impersonation of
the original AM radio. Someone got the details right on this
one.This Ford remains 100 Blue Oval thanks to a 408 cubic inch
Windsor V8 under the hood (that's a stroked 351W). It's making well
over 400 horsepower and an equal amount of torque, so even this
full-sized pickup feels quick. It's beautifully detailed under the
hood with a custom billet aluminum accessory drive, Ford
Motorsports valve covers, and an engine block painted to match the
bodywork. Under the finned aluminum air cleaner there's a Holley
fuel injection system so it starts easily, idles properly, and has
the kind of throttle response that's difficult to match with a
simple carburetor. And as with the rest of the truck, virtually
everything is brand new, from the ignition system, to the aluminum
radiator, to the overflow bottle. It's backed by a Tremec 5-speed
manual gearbox with easy shift action and a tall overdrive, so the
3.89 gears out back still cruise nicely on the highway. Remarkably,
it still uses a Twin I-Beam front suspension, which now sits on air
springs so you can fine-tune the attitude. A custom dual exhaust
system tucks both pipes in tight on the right side of the frame,
with dual tips just behind the right rear wheel. It sounds awesome!
There's also a massive new gas tank, a stainless tank for the air
ride suspension system, and a big disc brake at all four corners.
Floors and cab corners are super solid and beautifully finished,
and again, just about everything is new. 18-inch aluminum wheels
have a vintage Shelby look and carry fat 295/45/18 performance
radials all around.Documentation is extensive, including original
purchase documents, Ownercard, various manuals and receipts for
most of the components that went into the build, 1968 Ford truck
sales brochures, factory shop manuals, and a set of hubcaps. Is a
heavy-duty pickup ready to be a performance vehicle? Look at the
beautiful build quality on this Ford F250 and you'll understand
that maybe it can be both. There's a ton of money invested here and
it works as great as it looks. Get in, fire it up, and hit the road
without worrying about an old tech ride. Call today!Harwood Motors
always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections
of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
