1955 Ford C600 "Helmet Cab" Car Hauler

Description for Ford Other 1955

1955 Ford C600 "Helmet Cab" COE custom cab. 16. 00 GVW. AKA. Clifford The Big Red Truck. 80. 00 original miles. Exceedingly rare!Original 256ci Y-Block V8 with recent no-expense spared top-end overhaul. 4-speed manual transmission. two-speed Eaton Rear End. 12 volt conversion. electronic ignition. Holley Carburetor. dual-exhaust. and twin fuel tanks. Starts immediately and runs and drives incredibly smooth. This truck is used regularly and is ready to work as-is. or could easily be re-powered with a modern powertrain. Excellent oil pressure. and consistent 170 degree coolant temp even during extreme Houston. TX operating conditions. Just completed 500 mile round trip with no issues of any kind. It drives down the road straight and true. and turns head whenever driven or shown. Custom aluminum bed made for this truck at considerable expense with slide-in ramps. twin under-bed tool boxes. headache rack. hidden tie downs. winch. HD hitch integral to the bed. and ready to tow. This is an ex-fire truck from Bellville. IL that has been stored indoors and pampered for most of its life. Still has the original 1955 Illinois inspection sticker on the windshield. Faded original paint. but absolutely rust-free body. What you see is what you get with nothing hidden. Perfect for use in your business. or as the centerpiece of your own reality TV show!7. 00 lbs empty weight and legal to haul 8. 00 lbs in Texas. Current Texas license and inspection. This is a real deal heavy-duty truck that is ready to work for you. Very few of these trucks survive and you are unlikely to see another. and certainly not in this unmolested original condition. Regretfully being offered so the owner can pursue other projects.