View Our Other Listings | Contact Us | Print this listing 1955 FORD PICKUP. 429 ENGINERon & Keith Watson472 hwy 305Athens. TN 37303Call Us Today(423) 506-8987Ask Us A Question Vehicle DetailsYear: 1955Make: FordModel: Other PickupsVIN: F10V5N12097Mileage: 97474Transmission: AutomaticEngine: 8 Cylinder. 429 LExterior Color: RedInterior Color: BlackTitle: Clear FORYOUR CONSIDERATION I HAVE FOR SALE A 1955 Ford pickup with lot of changes. you could consider them up-grades. It has very presentable red paint on a body that I consider good and the black interior is very decent. The short wheel base truck is powered by a 429 cubic inch Ford engine. connected with a C6 automatic transmission and a 9 inch rear-end. The front end has a clip installed with rack and pinion steering. The front brakes are disc and the steering is power. The wheels are new chrome with baby moons and the tires are new BF Goodrich. This is a good looking truck. but its no perfect roll out of the trailer show queen. "its a good looking driver". VIN: F10V5N12097MILES: 97474 reading and who really knows. HISTORY: I can not tell you much. my car restoring friend near Cincinnati bought it for me. HAS THE TRUCK EVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT? I see no bends in the frame and I see no kinks in the sheet metal. HAS THE TRUCK GOT ANY BONDO/BODY FILER? I see no rust bubbles and no big cracks. but I have never seen a old car without some. HOW IS THE PAINT? I consider it very nice driver quality. The shine is good. no dings. no dents other than a small on on the bottom of the tail. After the pictures I did straighen the dent and its hard to see. Several touched up chips. HOW IS THE INTERIOR? The seat cover is good other than a super tiny bad place down low on the drivers out side edge. the carpet decent. the dash has a hole in the top center where a tach was install in the past. HOW IS THE WOOD IN THE BED? Its good. its not warpped or split. the grain is a litte dark from age. HOW ARE THE WHEELS AND TIRES? New Old School chrome 15 inch chrome rims with baby moons. the tires are new BF Goodrich with the white letter turned in. HOW IS THE ENGINE? Its suppose to be a 429 cubic inch and it look like one to me. It has a little cam. MSD ignition and dual line Holley carb. No knows or rattles that I hear. I see a little blue smoke on crank up. I think its a real good engine. The idle is rough because of a big cam. it smooth out good above idle. HOW IS THE TRANSMISSION? Its a good shifting C6 automatic. The shifter is a short B&M. I don't like it. I would put a tall Lokar in. WHAT IS THE REAR-END? Its a 9 inch Ford with a good gearing. The drive shaft is a little short. no big problem. but if I keep the truck for ever I would invest a little into having it made longer. HOW DOES THE TRUCK DRIVE? I think it drives decent. It has a Dodge Valarie front clip with a Dodge rack and pinion. Since the pictures I have put a rebuilt rack and pinion in. the old one had a little leak. We also put new upper control arm bushing in. we aligned the front end. but I would keep a close watch. My alignment machine is just a cheap protable one. its usually OK. but it not as accurate as the costly ones. HOW ARE THE BRAKES? I think they are decent. the fronts are disc. the rears drums. they are not power. The brake pedal feels like the original height. I would like it lower if I keep the truck. HOW DOES THE HOOD FIT AND CLOSE? Hood fit was a problem on these old trucks. I think this on fits very good! When closing you have to go to the back corner and push down then it closes fine. HOW ARE THE WHEELS AND TIRES? New Old School 15 inch chrome rims with baby moons. The tires are new BF Goodrich with the white letters turned in. DO THE GAUGES WORK? The gauges are in a pod under the dash. I think the wood housing is junky looking and would replace them if I keep the truch. Speedometer is working. but fast. the gas gauge is not working. WIPERS WORK! HEADLIGHTS WORK! TAIL LIGHTS WORK! TURN SIGNALS WORK! BRAKE! LIGHTS WORK! HORN IS NOT WORKING! WHAT IS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM? Its not real loud and in good used condition. HOW IS THE CHROME? The front bumper is real nice. mirrows good. door handles pitted. grill pitted. HOW IS THE GLASS? The winshield has a crack on the passengers side on the bottom side. side windows good. back window good. drivers vent window has bubbles on the back edge. WHERE IS THE TRUCK LOCATED? Here in Athens. Tennessee 37303. CONTACT INFORMATION: Ron Watson cell 423-506-8987 please no Sunday calls. direct email: dreamcar@live. com BOTTOM LINE: This is a good looking truck. its not perfect. its a driver. Prices on these truck is crazy. "look at the other ones on ebay motors". Your not going to get one give to you. I had to pay a lot and you will if you buy one. Come look it over. I do not deal with inspectors. come look your self and bring a real mechanic. no paid inspectors. Additional Photos Warranty Information This vehicle is not a new car! Its old and things have been changed over the years! Please come and inspect it for your self before you buy it. My standards may not be yours. I describe it as I see it. you may see it different. This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. My description is not an inspection. its just to give you feel for the car before you come inspect. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. I judge the car to my standard. this may not be yours. Please come and look at the car. don't get a big suprise. BUYERS GUIDE! NO WARRANTY OFFERED Terms & Conditions INSPECTIONS:Inspections MUST be done before you hit the buy now button. Please. please. please come look and be happy. if you don't come inspect. please don't be a cry baby after you get the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE! No trades. I have no interest in trades! A $250 deposit is required by PayPal to hold the car. full payment must be made by bank wire transfer or cashiers check within 7 days. SHIPPING: You have to pay the shipping. but I can recommend a good company. SORRY: I do not do videos. I am 68 years old and sell my cars anyway. come look at it. SORRY: I do not show cars on Sunday. its a day to worship. a day to rest and a day to spend with my family. CAN I DRIVE THE CAR HOME? I never recommend driving a Classic Car home on a long trip. Reason being. I only do short test drives like a garage would. the cars are inventory not my personal car I have owned for years and learned to trust. Fee and Tax Information:NO SALES TAX PAID UNLESS YOU LIVE IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. No fees if any type. nbsp;we are a father/son dealer operation and work out of my garage. we don't add ripe off fees like lots of big dealers that add on fees. About Us WHO YOU ARE BUYING FROM: My name is Ron Watson and I live in the small town of Athens. Tennessee "Athens is called the friendly city". We are located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in east Tennessee. I am 68 years old and work with my son Keith who is now 43. I am now retired and living my dream restoring. selling and improving classic cars. For 12 years I was an auto mechanics instructor at Tennessee Technology Center here in Athens. I am also a veteran of the US Army; I served as a Chinook helicopter mechanic. crew chief and instructor in the late 60s. I did spend a year in Vietnam. We are Southern Baptist faith and proud to be American. I’ve been married to the same good woman for 45 years. LIFE IS GOOD IN THE GREEN HILLS OF EAST TENNESSEE!See our other listings