1963 Ford Econoline Mid Engine Pro Street Pickup

Description for Ford Other Pickups 1963

My goal with this listing is to accurately describe this truck so a potential buyer can make an informed decision.
I have owned this truck since 2004, have spent a lot ofmoney and timerebuilding it -- have worked on it for 12 years.
I call it the "STREETSWEEPER".
The truck started out in 1963 as a US Air Force flight line vehicle and was later decommissioned and sold.
The GSA identification plate is mounted on the Line X covered dash.
OLD SCHOOL PRO SREET --- 90% COMPLETE
The truck was stripped and rusty parts were replaced. It has a full Pro Street tube chassis with removable center section in chassis in case engine or transmission needs to be pulled. Adjustable coil overs mounted on all 4 corners. Has Panhard bar & wishbone rear axle locater, plus wheelie bars.
The 454/turbo 400 is mounted in the bed for better weight distribution. It has a narrowed nodular 9" 3:55 posi Ford truck rear end with disc brakes and Moroso U joint girdles, plus a Hurst/Airheart caliper with disc pinion mounted parking brake with new cable. Moon style aluminum 10 gallon fuel tank with foam and sending unit. Fram canister fuel filter.
The front axle isa narrowedEconoline straight axle with coil overs and half leaf springs as radius rods, and disc brakes.Calipers and master cylinder (Wilwood)have been replaced.Stainless fuel lines. Howe aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan and transmission cooler -- mounted in the RH side of the truck bed.
Interior of the cab is coated in Line X type material, and the inside of the bed, aluminum tubs and aluminum floor of the bed are coated as well. Cloth bucket seats with Ford seat belts and padded door panels have been installed.
The seats will tilt forward to allow easy access to the front of the motor by removing the access panel in the cab. A new tinted windshield & rubber has been installed, plus new rubber around the back glass. New door whiskers, vent window rubbers and door seals have been installed along with new chrome door handles. New tail light lenses and new parking light lenses have been installed.
A complete Painless type wiring harness has been installed, along with a GM tilt steering column. Push button start.
A set of period Stewart Warner Stage III gauges have been installed in a polished aluminum plate along with a large tachometer. Has turn signals, high beam and emergency brake indicator lights. New stainless wiper arms and blades have been installed. Also has a horn.
Has roll protection with double roof bars and EZ entry door bars.
The truck sits low, and has a perfect stance.
The truck is painted in race car quality 2K hardened primer - which has been smoothed. Itwill need sanding, finalfinish bodywork, primed again& block sanded until finish is satisfactory&painted. Has a custom made FORD lettered tailgate.
Motor: very streetable standard bore 454 with GM LS flat top pistons - 4 bolt mains and forged crank. Completely rebuilt by machine shop. Has a choppy idle Lunati 292H camshaft, oval port heads - polished Edelbrock street tunnel ram with two 650 Edelbrock carbs with electric chokes and fuel pressure gauge mounted in the fuel line. Moroso chrome valve covers and Moroso electric water pump.
Has Accel electronic distributor, coil and plug wires. Has high torque 1.9 HP starter, and new Holley Red electric fuel pump. Since the motor is behind the cab, a fresh air system with 2 carb hats is installed that pulls fresh air from the front of the truck with inline tubing mounted fans. Has custom built headers with 2 1/4" primaries, and 4" collectors with cut out plugs - plus 4" exhaust pipes with Flowmasters with 4" turndowns. Motor has less than 4 hours total run time.
Fresh oil/filter in motor. Solid motor mounts, mid mounts and transmission mount, motor is balanced. Turbo 400 transmission with SFI flexplate and 3600 RPM stall converter. Braided dipsticks on the transmission and motor.
It will light up the Mickey Thompson Sportsman 18" wide rear tires. Weld aluminum wheels front & rear. Has a custom chrome tube grille and front and rear bumpers. Winters Racing gated shifter with new Morse cable. Truck has a clear title.
This is a very rare truck, and when finished will be worth large money.
Plus, if you take it to a car show even in primer and a Lamborghini is parked next to you, this truck will get more attention than most any car there.
This truck was built to drive on the street, but could be raced.
When was the last time you saw a tube chassis Econoline pickup with a big block in the bed? (except on TV)
Truck runs and drives, but is not currently registered and will need to be trailered or transportedto buyers destination.
Truck is not finished.Many hours and thousands of dollars have been spent on this truck to get it in its current condition -- and it is sold "AS IS".
$2000.00 deposit by PayPal due in 48 hours. Balance in cash US Dollars or bank wire transfer payable to sellerrequired in 7 days before vehicle and title will be released to buyer.
SORRY --- NO TRADES ACCEPTED.