"Chevy and GMC featured the dually prominently in advertising
rather than hidden among the specifications on the back page of
truck brochures. It announced to the world the owner had some
compelling outside interests and needs be it trailering horses or
dragsters, or sliding on the camper for weekend getaways. It took
Ford until 1980 to counter with a fendered dually."
Motorbiscuit.com
For consignment, a 1986 Ford F350 XL long bed dually pickup with a
title verified 44,689 actual miles. This is a once family truck,
purchased new by our consignor's uncle who never drove it during
winter. With some consternation over the reliability of modern full
sized trucks, many people are looking for old school, well
preserved examples. Your bingo card just filled up!
Exterior
Maybe it's the bull bar or the bullnose front, the cab lights, or
the fantastically flared rear fenders, but this is one tough
looking truck. When Ford's maxim was "built tough" this is what
they had in mind! The Raven Black and Bright Canyon Red coverage
accentuates the shape and the cap on the bed extends the overall
size and height. A heavy duty diamond steel rear bumper means
business and the aluminum tailgate trim plate dresses this work
truck up just enough. The eight lug 16-inch steel wheels carry 85
series tires and there are a few spares in the bed which is painted
black and use C-clamps to hold the cap. There's some light patina
but in general, the exterior is in fantastic condition.
Interior
Those red exterior panels influence the inside where red plastic
door panels with carpeted lowers finish the doors nicely and window
cranks remind you you haven't left the 80's yet, and that's two
less electric motors to repair. Demonstrating the low miles is the
bench seat, in red vinyl, in really nice shape, while the open
floor is covered in a rubberized mat instead of carpet, proving
this truck's built for work status. Simulated burlwood is used on
the steering wheel, here with some patina fade marks, and around
the instrument cluster, a simple analog arrangement that includes a
central tachometer and a row of rectangular idiot lights above.
Like the outside, square edges are definitely a theme here. An
AM/FM/CD player now resides in the radio slot, and an A/C panel
uses levers instead of touch screens and buttons, old school style.
The red felt headliner is clean and intact and the rear window is a
slider.
Drivetrain
Dual batteries highlight a driver quality engine bay where we find
a 6.9 liter diesel V8 rated at 170 horsepower, fuel injected and
married to a C6 3-speed automatic transmission routing power
through 3.55 gears in back.
Undercarriage
Not driving in snow has resulted in a relatively clean and
definitely rust free underside, other than some typical surface
stuff. Power brakes are onboard as front disc and rear drum, and
suspension consists of radius arm and coil spring in front with
leaf springs in the rear. The single exhaust runs through a stock
style muffler and exits through a steel pipe out back.
Drive-ability
If a Bronco and semi had a baby, it would be this 350. Large but
entirely manageable and fender lights adorn the wide hips to keep
you, and others on the road, minded of the width at night. The
diesel runs well and the truck tracks straight providing a smooth
ride as you peer over the long hood. We note the A/C and reverse
lights are not working and the brake pedal is a bit soft. Beyond
that, all functional items work as intended. While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.
Clean, straight, and analog, this F350 represents big 80's trucks
at their best. We took them for granted back then and when
technology and computers took over, we forgot all about them. That
is, until the technology and engine management systems became
burdensome, expensive, and not exactly reliable. Now these old
school trucks are not only in vogue, but they're being put back
into service. Here's a low mileage example ready to report for
duty!
2FTJF3516GCA90120
2-Canada
F-Ford Motor Company
T-Truck, Complete
F-7001 Thru 8000 GVWR
F35-F350 4x2
1-6.9 Liter Diesel V8
6-Check Digit
G-1986
C-Ontario Truck Assy Plant
A90120-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune
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Vehicle Details
1986 Ford F350
Listing ID:CC-2009817
Price:$26,000
Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Year:1986
Make:Ford
Model:F350
Exterior Color:Raven Black
Interior Color:Red
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:44689
Stock Number:7906
VIN:2FTJF3516GCA90120
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