Vehicle Description
1986 Ford F350 4x4 Pickup
Ford took a major step forward in modernizing its F-150 pickup
platform for 1980. For the previous 15 years, the full-size truck
had ridden on chassis first designed in the 1960s, and although
styling had advanced significantly during that period, there was no
question the Blue Oval was looking to extend its advantage over
Chevrolet and GMC, (and to a lesser extent Dodge), in wooing
customers to one of the most profitable areas of its lineup. The
end result was the Bullnose, the seventh generation version of the
Ford F-150, and a truck whose design ended up defining the next
decade and a half of the brand's pickup production. It's here that
Ford finally got serious about delivering a comfortable experience
to customers, a crucial turning point given that pickups were on
their way to becoming daily drivers. Alongside its aerodynamic
improvements and its ability to modernize aspects of the platform
without reducing capability, it proved to be a formidable addition
to the Ford family.
For consignment, an F350 4x4 right out of 1986. This former show
truck has a rebuilt and slightly hopped up engine, a suspension
lift kit, some snazzy knobby tires, new window tint, and a
sandblasted and Ziebart coated frame. It is very sound
structurally, drives splendidly for a lifted truck and has a comfy
interior, oh and I almost forgot, it sports a Dukes Of Hazzard
"Dixie Horn". Former show truck....my petutie....this monster is
still a show truck and nobody can sway my opinion.
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by
the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws
to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public
highways in your area.*
Exterior
In iconic Ford fashion we lead off with the square and rectangle
designed grille with its square headlights and directly below a
horizontal signal light. Chrome trimming highlights the eggcrate
sections of the grille and gives a wonderful custom look to the
"bull nose" front end. Just below, a highly polished large and in
charge bumper wraps slightly around the diorite quarters. Straight
steel is bathed in black and is showing a few inclusions on the
roof, but certainly no rust. Chrome and red F350 and Lariat badging
accents those sides and we see large chromed rear view mirrors
hanging off of either side of the doors. On top is a visor with
some extra exterior lighting giving it that big rig feel. A cowl
induction hood lies between the fenders and leads back to the
stainless trimmed crystal clear windshield. Shiny wheel well
moldings highlight the fender arches and chrome pull bars are
mounted on the cab just behind the doors for help with making that
tall climb in. A freshly Rhino-lined bed sits solidly behind the
cab, covered by a black vinyl tonneau cover and holding a diamond
plate tool box. A simple black tailgate hangs out in the back,
sandwiched between the thin and tall tail lights with another
mirror polished bumper below. 17-inch Dick Cepek wheels are wrapped
in deeply treaded like new knobby 37x12.50R17 Federal rubber.
Interior
A swing of the doors and with the help of my step ladder it was
time to climb up and in. Clean door panels make use of blue molded
plastic, some chrome highlighting for mid section panels and blue
carpeted lowers. Inside are nicely preserved light blue and royal
blue overstuffed buckets, and a central jump seat which also folds
down in the back to create an armrest. These chairs float in a sea
of clean blue carpeting with the transfer case shifter dead center
on the hump. The dash is pure Ford with a blue dash top which
undulates up and down with sharp horizontal and vertical angles.
Within these angles are some burl applique panels which house the
gauges and a lineup of warning lights, including the factory
tachometer. The dash center follows suit with more burl square and
rectangle black panels, and some more blue molded plastic for the
remainder. A digital clock, Jensen AM/FM/CD stereo, climate
sliders, and controls for the underbody neon lighting are installed
into the center of the dash. An aftermarket 3 spoke lacquered wood
rim steering wheel sits proudly atop the factory tilt column and
peering up allows us to view the fuzzy blue broadcloth
headliner.
Drivetrain
Under the hood in a very clean engine bay is a freshly rebuilt
351ci Windsor V8. This healthy mill is fed by a 4-barrel
carburetor, has a mild performance camshaft installed along with
roller rockers to actuate the valves. On the back is a C6 3-speed
automatic transmission. Both axles are Dana axles with the rear
unit being a D60 and the front a TBB D50. Headers and a like new
Magnaflow exhaust system are seen and heard! All emissions
equipment has been faithfully removed.
Undercarriage
Freshly sandblasted and then undercoated with Ziebart undercoating,
no rust is within the vicinity of the undercarriage. Leaf sprung
suspension is on all 4 corners with a Rough Country lift kit
installed, and in front power disc brakes and for the rear power
drums. Our consignor notes that the entire brake system has
recently been gone through.
Drive-Ability
I climbed in and took this big rig-esqe truck for a spin and was
supposed at its brute force power. Those 351 cubes were all
producing plenty of power, the transmission was smooth and all
functions were working very nicely. The ride height gives you a
panoramic view of all things, and also gives the driver and
passengers the feeling of "don't eff with me!". While certainly
capable of climbing the stone lined walls of our beloved Classic
Auto Mall, I refrained from this behavior as I've come accustomed
to this line of work and don't fancy asking if you'd like fries
with your order.
A nice solid, powerful, great running, comfortable to drive, 4x4
ripe for the picking out of our Hallowed Halls of Classic Auto
Mall. I'm sticking to my guns....former show truck my ass....this
IS the show truck you need. You can even drive it to work and maybe
make the other guys jealous!
1FTHF36H4GNB24141
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
T-Truck, Complete
H-8501 Thru 9000 GVWR
F36-F350 4x4
H-351ci Windsor V8
4-Check Digit
G-1984
N-Norfolk, VA Assy Plant
B24141-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.
