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Ford F-250 408 cubic inch V8 1968

General description : Beautifully built F250 in the pro-touring style. 408 Windsor stroker motor, Tremec 5-speed manual, air suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, custom LED lighting. Still functional as a pickup with full-sized bed. This is resto-mod done right!

If you like the way old trucks look but don’t like the way they drive—because, let’s face it, they’re pretty primitive—then this 1968 Ford F250 should be of interest. It still retains the traditional good looks that these trucks have always had, now bathed in familiar Ford Vintage Burgundy and Wimbledon White, but adds a level of performance that they couldn’t have dreamed of in 1968. Make no mistake, it still works as a full-sized pickup and doesn’t mind doing a little work on weekends, but in its heart, this F250 thinks it’s a Mustang. The clean, chiseled looks of the original design work quite well here and there was no need for serious modifications, so all the original brightwork and emblems were retained and nothing was chopped. Instead, they focused on getting the bodywork right, and this sucker is laser-straight, even on those massive bed sides that are nearly nine feet long. The only notable change is the door handles, which are from Dave Kindig and fit flush with the bodywork—press on them, and they pop out so they’re easy to grab. New emblems, trim, and lenses were installed to give it a crisp, finished look and the bed was treated to both a color-matched spray-in bedliner and a heavy-duty mat, so it’s ready to work or play.

The interior design team took the same approach—upgrade it without changing what it is. That means you’ll find a comfortable bench seat with a split back, so it has a bit more support than the stock seat. Custom door panels were stitched to match and give it a more upscale look, and there are thick carpets on the floor that help control noise and heat. The original steering wheel remains in place so it still feels old school when you’re at the helm, and you’ll note the factory instruments were replaced by trick custom dials that fit in the original locations without disrupting the dashboard’s design. You also get cold A/C, a custom pre-programmed head unit for the air suspension that fits neatly in the cigarette lighter receptacle, and a modest center console with cup holders. The long handle on the 5-speed manual gearbox manages a Hurst linkage and falls easily to hand. There’s also a powerful entertainment system that does a pretty convincing impersonation of the original AM radio. Someone got the details right on this one.

This Ford remains 100 Blue Oval thanks to a 408 cubic inch Windsor V8 under the hood (that’s a stroked 351W). It’s making well over 400 horsepower and an equal amount of torque, so even this full-sized pickup feels quick. It’s beautifully detailed under the hood with a custom billet aluminum accessory drive, Ford Motorsports valve covers, and an engine block painted to match the bodywork. Under the finned aluminum air cleaner there’s a Holley fuel injection system so it starts easily, idles properly, and has the kind of throttle response that’s difficult to match with a simple carburetor. And as with the rest of the truck, virtually everything is brand new, from the ignition system, to the aluminum radiator, to the overflow bottle. It’s backed by a Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox with easy shift action and a tall overdrive, so the 3.89 gears out back still cruise nicely on the highway. Remarkably, it still uses a Twin I-Beam front suspension, which now sits on air springs so you can fine-tune the attitude. A custom dual exhaust system tucks both pipes in tight on the right side of the frame, with dual tips just behind the right rear wheel. It sounds awesome! There’s also a massive new gas tank, a stainless tank for the air ride suspension system, and a big disc brake at all four corners. Floors and cab corners are super solid and beautifully finished, and again, just about everything is new. 18-inch aluminum wheels have a vintage Shelby look and carry fat 295/45/18 performance radials all around.

Documentation is extensive, including original purchase documents, Ownercard, various manuals and receipts for most of the components that went into the build, 1968 Ford truck sales brochures, factory shop manuals, and a set of hubcaps.

Is a heavy-duty pickup ready to be a performance vehicle? Look at the beautiful build quality on this Ford F250 and you’ll understand that maybe it can be both. There’s a ton of money invested here and it works as great as it looks. Get in, fire it up, and hit the road without worrying about an old tech ride. Call today!

Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.

http://www.harwoodmotors.com/vehicles/inventory_details.php?id=1541

1968 Ford F-250 408 cubic inch V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Macedonia by for $49900.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : F-250 Model Version : 408 cubic inch V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1968 Location : Ohio

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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.

Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.

During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.

In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.

In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.

Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com