Purchased new in Dallas, TX in 1969. Family owned since. Brought to Ohio in 2014 for restoration in 2021. About 1,500 miles since restoration.
Painted with 3 coats of paint, 4 coats of clear using original VIN colors.
Ford FE 360 V8 engine with upgraded Holley 4-barrel carb with automatic choke. Original was Autolite 2-barrel carb with manual choke. Has Borg Warner T-18 manual 4 speed transmission. Has Ford Trac Lok limited slip rear axle. Power steering and brakes.
Restoration included: frame straightening, rebuilding the bed, rust repair in passenger floor board, new front grille, new radiator, electronic ignition, rebuilt clutch, added dual exhaust from Y-pipe back, new rear leaf springs, rebuilt rear axle, rebuilt drum brakes, new front windshield, new dash pad, new headliner, new seat upholstery with memory foam, new 3-point seat belts to upgrade 2-point lap belts, upgraded carpet instead of original vinyl flooring, sound insulation behind gas tank, under carpet and above headliner. Under mount spare tire, class 3 hitch, BT radio hidden in glove box.
Used as much of original equipment like glass, arm rests, shift boot as possible. Original 16x6.5 wheels included. California Car Cover Co., custom cover included.
Second picture is me as a kid with my Granddad driving on the ranch in Sheffield, TX.
