WTB: 1978 F250
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From: North Carolina
WTB: 1978 F250
Looking for 1978 F250 within 350 miles of Charlotte, NC.
Preferences (will consider other):
* As close to stock as possible
* 460 V8
* C6 Trans
* A/C
* 2 WD
* Trailer or Camper Package
* Any Cab Style
* Any Bed Length
* Not Looking for a Project Vehicle
If in doubt tell me what you have for sale anyway. :-)
Preferences (will consider other):
* As close to stock as possible
* 460 V8
* C6 Trans
* A/C
* 2 WD
* Trailer or Camper Package
* Any Cab Style
* Any Bed Length
* Not Looking for a Project Vehicle
If in doubt tell me what you have for sale anyway. :-)
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From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
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Sorry dcdave no not my truck, but that was what I found after a 5 min Craigslist search under Charlotte NC.
It has alot of what you were looking for, and close to Charlotte NC, price is real good IMO.
* As close to stock as possible-yes
* 460 V8-yes
* C6 Trans-yes
* A/C maybe?
* 2 WD-yes
* Trailer or Camper Package-yes (its a F250, but of course all Camper Specials are going to be).
I just had some time to kill and though I would see what was available in your state for you.
It has alot of what you were looking for, and close to Charlotte NC, price is real good IMO.
* As close to stock as possible-yes
* 460 V8-yes
* C6 Trans-yes
* A/C maybe?
* 2 WD-yes
* Trailer or Camper Package-yes (its a F250, but of course all Camper Specials are going to be).
I just had some time to kill and though I would see what was available in your state for you.
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Ha! Dummy me. :-) I didn't notice your post had an embedded link. Yes, I've seen that truck and checked with the owner. Didn't strike my fancy.
I also did a Craigslist survey to all cities out to 250 miles and found a few more. Didn't see any that I just had to have there either.
But then I'm kind of picky. I know what I decide on will cost me more than a couple grand for sure.
I've found a few I'd love to take a look at but the tend to all be out west between Arizona and Washington. That's a little too far to drive to look at a truck. :-(
I appreciate your tip on the one in Lexington though. Thank you.
I also did a Craigslist survey to all cities out to 250 miles and found a few more. Didn't see any that I just had to have there either.
But then I'm kind of picky. I know what I decide on will cost me more than a couple grand for sure.
I've found a few I'd love to take a look at but the tend to all be out west between Arizona and Washington. That's a little too far to drive to look at a truck. :-(
I appreciate your tip on the one in Lexington though. Thank you.
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Good luck, yea all the rust free one's are still out west, have you checked with this guy in Indy?
Rustfree Classic 4x4 & 2 & 4 wheel drive Truck s, K5 Blazer s, Bronco s & Suburban s - rust free western Califronia Ford, Chevrolet, Chevy, & GMC 4x4's 4wd 2wd
Rustfree Classic 4x4 & 2 & 4 wheel drive Truck s, K5 Blazer s, Bronco s & Suburban s - rust free western Califronia Ford, Chevrolet, Chevy, & GMC 4x4's 4wd 2wd
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From: oklahoma
Looking for 1978 F250 within 350 miles of Charlotte, NC.
Preferences (will consider other):
* As close to stock as possible
* 460 V8
* C6 Trans
* A/C
* 2 WD
* Trailer or Camper Package
* Any Cab Style
* Any Bed Length
* Not Looking for a Project Vehicle
If in doubt tell me what you have for sale anyway. :-)
Preferences (will consider other):
* As close to stock as possible
* 460 V8
* C6 Trans
* A/C
* 2 WD
* Trailer or Camper Package
* Any Cab Style
* Any Bed Length
* Not Looking for a Project Vehicle
If in doubt tell me what you have for sale anyway. :-)
jwq66@sbcglobal.net
and i'll send you my number
john
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Keep looking. I looked for a long time, a year or more, and even talked to some old truck gurus and had them scouting it out for me. I wanted a 4x4 f350 (79) auto all original, lariat XLT, regular cab, Rust free, I had more people tell me that I would never find it, it doesn't exist, they made them only one year, they are all gone. I found a lot of junk, but I found one in CA. A 79 f350 4x4 ranger lariat all original 88k miles trailer special, everything still worked. I was ecstatic. Keep looking They are out there just don't give up.
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Dave--
Are you still looking for a truck? I've got one that is pretty close to your wish list. It is a 1978 F250, 460 V8, C6 transmission, cruise control, no A/C, 2 WD, Camper special package, standard cab. It's located in Muskegon, Michigan. It has never been out in a Michigan winter and has been in storage the past 15 years.
Are you still looking for a truck? I've got one that is pretty close to your wish list. It is a 1978 F250, 460 V8, C6 transmission, cruise control, no A/C, 2 WD, Camper special package, standard cab. It's located in Muskegon, Michigan. It has never been out in a Michigan winter and has been in storage the past 15 years.
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Dave--
Are you still looking for a truck? I've got one that is pretty close to your wish list. It is a 1978 F250, 460 V8, C6 transmission, cruise control, no A/C, 2 WD, Camper special package, standard cab. It's located in Muskegon, Michigan. It has never been out in a Michigan winter and has been in storage the past 15 years.
Are you still looking for a truck? I've got one that is pretty close to your wish list. It is a 1978 F250, 460 V8, C6 transmission, cruise control, no A/C, 2 WD, Camper special package, standard cab. It's located in Muskegon, Michigan. It has never been out in a Michigan winter and has been in storage the past 15 years.
I'll be happy to look at photos and ask questions about what you have. :-)
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I just posted it on Craigs List this afternoon. Here's the link:
1978 Ford F250 Camper Special
Glad to answer any questions you may have!
1978 Ford F250 Camper Special
Glad to answer any questions you may have!
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Can I interest anyone in a trade?
Trade your 78 for my 2011?
2011 F250 4WD CCab 18000 Miles - $28900 (Belmont, NC)
2011 F250 4WD CCab 18000 Miles
2011 F250 4WD CCab 18000 Miles - $28900 (Belmont, NC)
2011 F250 4WD CCab 18000 Miles
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78 f250
Dave are you still looking for a truck?
I just came across your add and I would sell mine. I've had it for over 25 years.
78 Ford F250, Camper Special, 2wd, 88,000 miles, less than 1000 miles on motor and tranny,
460,C6,Wieand Stealth intake, Edelbrock carb, AC, cruise, tilt,
dual tanks, headers, dual exhaust.
I'm located in Iowa, and want $6500 if interested contact me.
319-234-0547,319-855-8200,319-233-4145.
Thanks Pat
I just came across your add and I would sell mine. I've had it for over 25 years.
78 Ford F250, Camper Special, 2wd, 88,000 miles, less than 1000 miles on motor and tranny,
460,C6,Wieand Stealth intake, Edelbrock carb, AC, cruise, tilt,
dual tanks, headers, dual exhaust.
I'm located in Iowa, and want $6500 if interested contact me.
319-234-0547,319-855-8200,319-233-4145.
Thanks Pat
Last edited by pat49; Feb 15, 2014 at 10:25 AM. Reason: camper special added
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A little fyi, concerning any craigslist find in California...
It used to be, any vehicle that was 30 years old, you didnt have to smog. So, today, a 1984 wouldnt need smog. But, Arnold Whats-his-Name, changed that to all vehicles 1975 and newer, need to be smogged in California. So all these rust free, especially Southern California, post 1975 truck can be bought way cheaper than posted.
If you see that they have mods, after market intakes/headers/air cleaners/no smog equipment, they cant be registered here, so are worthless to own here.
It used to be, any vehicle that was 30 years old, you didnt have to smog. So, today, a 1984 wouldnt need smog. But, Arnold Whats-his-Name, changed that to all vehicles 1975 and newer, need to be smogged in California. So all these rust free, especially Southern California, post 1975 truck can be bought way cheaper than posted.
If you see that they have mods, after market intakes/headers/air cleaners/no smog equipment, they cant be registered here, so are worthless to own here.