Vehicle Description
1986 Ford F150 XLT Pickup
The ninth generation of the Ford F-Series is a lineup of trucks
that were produced by Ford from the 1992 to 1998 model years. The
final generation of the F-Series to include a complete range of
trucks from a half-ton F-150 pickup truck to a medium-duty F-800
commercial truck, this is the third generation of the F-Series body
and chassis introduced for 1980. To improve the aerodynamics of the
exterior, the front fascia underwent a substantial revision to its
design. The flareside bed design made its return, following a
substantial change in its design.
From the sunny south, Atlanta, Georgia to be exact, where it rarely
snows and even if it does, the southern Depts. of Trans. doesn't
have a clue what salt is! We are offering for consignment, a Ford
F150 XLT pickup right smack dab in the middle of the 80's, 1986 to
be exact. This truck holds the classic look on the back for the
cab, a desirable short box bed, and large FORD badge on the
tailgate. A 2 owner truck, perfectly weathered and patined, but
without all the rust that we in the north have become accustomedto.
With a Ford remanufactured engine, a rebuilt at 49,220 on the
odometer transmission, a lowering kit, and those snappy wheels
you'll be making your own one truck parade wherever you decide to
go.
Exterior
Starting at the very beginning...a very good place to start...we
see mid 80's square and rectangle design for the headlights with
chrome bezel surrounds that melt into a square and rectangular
grille with more chrome ribs and a black egg crate background.
Below is the clean and shiny bumper that wraps slightly around to
the diorite quarters. All metal is solid, minding its gaps, and
bathed in the factory 2 tone of dark and light gray. Patina abounds
for the finish with fading, dullness, chip offs and some areas of
very light surface rust,but this is all part of the charm. On
either side a black trim piece with surrounding thin chrome strips
that runs from wheel well to wheel well where all polished
stainless takes over frames the bottom of the lighter gray and
above this is highlighted by twin red pinstriping. After this, the
bed starts behind a full rear glass. The slab sided exterior
mounted frames the black vinyl tonneau topper for the bed which
hides the used but intact bed floor and sides. On back are the
rectangular tail lights hanging off the sides of the bed and these
flank the FORD badged tailgate. 18-inch Ridler wheels in very
attractive cleanliness are on all 4 corners and wrapped by
245/55R18's all around from the 9th week of 2019.
Interior
A swing of the doors and its nearly "All Aboard!" and time to climb
up and in. Here the door panels make use of red molded plastic,
some velour broadcloth for mid section panels and red carpeted
lowers. Also here resides the power window and lock toggles as well
as a small map pocket. Inside is a nicely preserved but faded red
overstuffed bench all wrapped in velour.This chairfloats in a sea
of more red carpeting. The dash is pure Ford with a red dash top
which undulates up and down with sharp horizontal and vertical
angles,but does present with some cracking on the top. Within these
angles are some burl applique panels which house the gauges and a
lineup of warning lights. The dash center follows suit with more
burl square and rectangle black panels, and some more red molded
plastic for the remainder. A digital clock, AM/FM/CD stereo and
climate sliders are installed into the center of the dash. Watching
mindfully from above is a clean and tight red broadcloth
headliner.
Drivetrain
Our consignor states that the 5.0 liter V8 under the hood is a Ford
remanufactured engine and has the tag on the black to back that up.
Overall it looks real sweet with a gaggle of supple hoses and
ducts. A rebuilt AOD 4-speed automatic transmission is on back, and
a Ford 8.8" axle turns the tires. We note a remanufactured power
steering box has been installed as well as a new starter and
remanufactured alternator.
Undercarriage
Slight surface rust is noted on the frame and all mechanicals
underneath show some road dirt but things remain structurally
solid. Also, the rockers are solid and surface rust is a bit
heavier up front on the suspension and framing. Radius arm and coil
springs for the front, and leaf springs for the back with power
disc brakes upfront, and power drums for the rear make up the
suspension and brakes. Our consignor notes that a DJM 3/4 lowering
kit has been installed with a 3" drop in the front and a 4" drop
for the rear creating the perfect rake. The exhaust is fairly rust
free with the single Flowmaster muffler on leading to the side
pipedexhaust in front of the passengers rear tire.
Drive-Ability
This truck starts instantly with the quick turn of the key and
idles smoothly. After the warmup, it was off for a street cruise
where it performed very nicely, all functions working normally
including ice cold AC. Nothing wrong on the driving end of this
classic.
Nice aged and patinaed factory paint scheme, a classic looking bed
and snappy wheels and an 80's front end with a good interior which
can handle the ruggedness of the job site or the niceties of a show
and shine. The V8 is snappy and looks good to boot. I guess now is
the time to use my pickup line: Built Ford Tough!
2FTCF15N7GCA62830
2-Canada
F-Ford Motor Company
T-Truck
C-4001-5000 GVWR
F15-2 Wheel Drive Pickup
N-5.0L V8 130hp
7-Check Digit
G-1986
C-Oakville, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
A62830-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
