1986F150Six Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-f150-f250-Extended-Cab-Gen7-Gen8-W-Doors-Nos-1984-1985-1986-1987-1988-1989/302816459297?hash=item4681447a21:g:BzEAAOSw8VNbViLV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 It's certainly in good condition...must be from down south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 It's certainly in good condition...must be from down south. Interesting. I wonder how they know it was a test cab? They don't show all of the certification label, but maybe it is on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 Interesting. I wonder how they know it was a test cab? They don't show all of the certification label, but maybe it is on there? Notice the side molding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Notice the side molding? I didn't, but I see now that it is the adhesive stuff from early '85, which fits with the 2/85 production date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I didn't, but I see now that it is the adhesive stuff from early '85, which fits with the 2/85 production date. The VIN appears to be above the Certification Label...not very easy to read. It does show up in a VIN search... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 The VIN appears to be above the Certification Label...not very easy to read. It does show up in a VIN search... I missed that, but I see what you are saying. Doesn't say it is special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I missed that, but I see what you are saying. Doesn't say it is special. What would be interesting is if somebody ran a CarFax on it to see if it was ever registered. If it wasn't, then I'd say the test story might be legit. Still...with only 12 miles on the odo, it likely did sit forever...or at least the cab did. The firewall area is shiny clean, and look at things like the wiper motor and the exhaust heat shield...all look brand new. It certainly doesn't look like it was ever on the road...at least not in Michigan anyway...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 I missed that, but I see what you are saying. Doesn't say it is special. What would be interesting is if somebody ran a CarFax on it to see if it was ever registered. If it wasn't, then I'd say the test story might be legit. Still...with only 12 miles on the odo, it likely did sit forever...or at least the cab did. The firewall area is shiny clean, and look at things like the wiper motor and the exhaust heat shield...all look brand new. It certainly doesn't look like it was ever on the road...at least not in Michigan anyway...lol. Look at the brake and clutch pads... no wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Look at the brake and clutch pads... no wear. I had an opportunity to ask a former Ford employee if this cab in this advertisement could have been used in a test? Here is what he had to say: "That absolutely could be true. Some vehicles spend their entire life in a lab somewhere. My son bought an all-electric Fusion that he found out was previously owned by FoMoCo." "There are lots of conditions placed on test car resale. For example, if anybody ever drilled hole(s) in the frame then it cannot be sold - it must be crushed. Some bodies are supposed to get scrapped but less-than-honest recyclers sometimes sell them off. It's risky - but very profitable." Still not a definitive answer, but provides some insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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