Barrett-Jackson Lot: 13 - 1974 FORD F-250 PICKUP

[Blue Goose]

Barrett-Jackson Lot: 13 - 1974 FORD F-250 PICKUP
Tuesday's auction

This pickup, nicknamed Big Blue has been in the same family for 33 years, (August 1977). It has had great care but in the late 1990's the factory paint was fading and the 360cid engine was getting tired. Anticipating the continued use of this pickup, a complete restoration was started which took the next several years. The 360cid engine was replaced with a 390cid engine, which was rebuilt using all new parts and a great deal of care. It features hardened valve seats so it can use unleaded fuel, has been balanced and sports the rare 335 "S" intake manifold. It has a new Holley 750 carburetor and runs very smooth and strong. Other parts with a lot of miles on them were also replaced with quality parts such as the alternator, starter solenoid, etc. It has just under 1,000 miles on it since being rebuilt. The C6 transmission was also rebuilt during this time frame. It was professionally painted in the original factory blue using the base coat clear coat paint system. To complement the paint job, show quality front and rear bumpers, a '78-'79 chrome grille, a line x spray in bed liner and stainless steel bed and tailgate protectors were added. It has a new windshield, a new breezer removable rear window, new door weatherstripping and window fuzzies. The seat was professionally reupholstered. The pickup also has set-up for dual batteries, dual 15-gallon fuel tanks, new dual exhaust, new brakes front and rear, 4-core heavy duty radiator, professionally installed weight distributing hitch and a 10-disc CD stacker.

 

[Mil1ion]

"Full Marks" for spelling and punctuation

Very easy to read

Nice truck !

 

[Blue Goose]

Question:
From the angle of view in the photo above, shouldn't one be able to see the divorced transfer case or at least the drive shafts?

 

[Fordzilla80]

That Aux fuel tank really ruins it for me.

 

[bucks77ford]

Question:
From the angle of view in the photo above, shouldn't one be able to see the divorced transfer case or at least the drive shafts?

The aux tank looks like it may be hiding the view of the T-case.

That Aux fuel tank really ruins it for me.

Same hear. Nice truck, but I don't like those Aux tanks. Also, a nice truck like that, why the heck would you replace the 73-77 grill with the 78-79. I know many people like that look, but c'mon man. I do love that color though.

 

[lostinfords]

why the heck would you replace the 73-77 grill with the 78-79. I know many people like that look, but c'mon man. I do love that color though.[/QUOTE]

because they are better..... only kiddin'...personal preferrence, I am changing my 77 crew cab to match the other 4.. 78/79's

 

[DNFXDLI]

I agree with the aux. tank door..I'm getting rid of the one on mine.

 

[lostinfords]

my 76 aux tanks did not have the door, they were filled through the wheel well opening

 

[Blue Goose]

Anybody want to guess what it will go for? They'll have the results posted after the auction...

 

[polarbear]

Depends who's looking at it when it goes through. I'm guessing $8-$10,000.

 

[Dirky]

3-5K my guess. Nothing special.

 

[John in AZ]

$9000 + 10% buyers premium & then sales tax of around 9% or about 10800 bucks.
John
The damm toyota just after it went for 2k more
John

 

[polarbear]

$9000 + 10% buyers premium & then sales tax of around 9% or about 10800 bucks.
John
The damm toyota just after it went for 2k more
John

Damn I'm good...

 

[Blue Goose]

$9000 + 10% buyers premium & then sales tax of around 9% or about 10800 bucks.
John
The damm toyota just after it went for 2k more
John

John in AZ, are you posting this from on site at Barrett-Jackson?

 

[John in AZ]

uh>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NO I cant afford to go over there. I was real curious so was watching online.
John

 

[Blue Goose]

In all seriousness, have you ever been there......or around there? I've heard the admission charge is pretty hefty.

 

[John in AZ]

Havent been there in 20years or so. Was going to go tomorrow but got lucky& got some work instead.
JOhn
It is between 10 &60 bucks just to get in to watch & drool

 

[LEB Ben]

IMO...that's not even that nice of a truck. While I believe BJ has an inflated view of vehicles, I still believe they have relatively high standards for things crossing the block, and I just don't see it with that truck. I dunno what it went for, but that thing would top out at 3500 around here.

Although...it does have that ever so sought after 'narrow' trim...not my flavor, but some guys go nuts for it.

 

[Blue Goose]

I dunno what it went for, but that thing would top out at 3500 around here.

As posted in a previous post, it went for $9,000 plus the buyer pays Barrett-Jackson 10%. So, the buyer paid $9,900. Then add 9% AZ sales tax which brings the total to $10,800.

 

[LEB Ben]

^^^Oh...I was having site issues this morning, and only had a couple posts show up.