STRONG 390 V8, C6 AUTO, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, COOL LOOK, RUNS OUT GREAT!

To get the big jobs done, ou need a heavy-duty truck. But if you don't need dual rear wheels and fuel economy in the single digits, 1-ton is probably too much. That's where this 1971 Ford F-250 fits in. Outfitted with a 390 cubic inch V8 and the Camper Special upgrade, t's ready, illing, nd able to work hard but doesn't beat you up while doing it.The handsome maroon paint gives it a dignified look that's a good fit on the handsome Ford sheetmetal. The angular look was popular for many years, nd for a lot of us, hese trucks were ubiquitous around job sites, arms, nd other places where work was getting done. Fortunately, his one seems to have survived its years as a workhorse and as a result, ffers a lot of value for the dollar. The paint isn't original, f course, nd when it was refinished, ome of the chrome and stainless was shaved to clean it up without turning it into a custom. It's not perfect, ot a show piece, ut more than presentable for the Friday night cruise while still being able to head down to the general store to get some supplies, oo. The long bed means it'll carry just about anything you need to move and it's outfitted for rugged duty with an aluminum tailgate protector and a spray-in bedliner in the bed itself. The chrome and bright trim that does remain is in very good condition, ncluding the heavy-duty rear bumper that's equipped with a hitch, ust in case.Truck interiors in 1971 were still basic, ut this one has been dressed up a bit since then. The black bench seat is durable and attractive, hile still offering the wipe-it-off practicality of the original. Black carpets definitely help with the upscale feel and help control noise and heat inside the cab. And, f course, here's that wood-rimmed Grant steering wheel, hich really warms things up in a good way. The factory gauges are standard Ford rectangles, ut they all seem to be working, lus a tachometer tucked in underneath. Someone has also added an AM/FM/CD stereo head unit in the center of the dash with new speakers in the door panels. There's also an aftermarket sunroof, hich makes the cab feel bright and airy and when removed, rovides plenty of breezy ventilation so you won't even think about A/C when you're driving.Moving big loads takes big power, nd the 390 cubic inch V8 definitely delivers. It's not pretty, ut it runs great, tarting easily and pulling with big block torque from low RPM. Aside from the chrome dress-up, t's also been enhanced with an Edelbrock carburetor and aluminum intake manifold, lus a set of long-tube headers, o it's got very sharp throttle response and plenty of power. Heavy-duty upgrades that were part of the Camper Special package include a giant radiator, power steering cooler, nd a transmission cooler, ll designed for a long, ealthy life. Underneath, here's a C6 3-speed automatic transmission, ew U-joints, nd a beefy rear end that looks big enough to be under a dump truck. Inside, here are 4.56 gears, o the truck feels snappy around town and doesn't even flinch when pulling the big loads. Recent alloy wheels with charcoal gray centers look fantastic and are fitted with new Hankook radials all around.This isn't a show piece, ut it is a cool old truck that is fun to drive and still doesn't mind doing truck-like things. Call today!