1968 Ford N500 Flatbed Truck, Dually, 1-1/2 Ton

Ford Other 1968 Description

Truck runs good and has been inside most of its life. It has no rust and is still tight. I haven’t used the truck in several years. I start it up about once a month and let it warm up. Things needed are mufflers and seat recovered. The passenger door window has cracks. The rear tires still have some life but if I were going to load it I would replace them. The front tubeless tires are new. It will go 65 MPH with ease and drives good.

I will give fair warning that people will be turning their heads and asking a lot of questions. You just don’t see these classic trucks any more.

I replaced the Ford 300ci 6-cyl after it threw a rod. I did not want to reinstall another 6-cyl because it was so under powered. I was going to get a big block ford engine but could not find a suitable one. I researched engines and found that the Pontiac 455 engine torque curve was perfect for this application. Turns out it gets a lot better gas mileage than the 6-cyl and more than ample power to go up the hills. I have been well pleased with this set up.

1970 455 Pontiac engine; about 8000 miles since rebuild.

4 speed transmission that came with the truck.

Eaton 2 speed rear axle; High-range ratio about 5.20:1

Tires 10R22.5

Strong steel bed 12 ft long by 8 ft wide;

Wheel Base 144 inches

Bill of Sale only - No Title in Alabama before 1975