Ford F834 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1542288/1983-ford-f150-for-sale-in-marina-del-rey-california-90292?fbclid=IwAR282cJrQhxjmGjP9hgKkOdpG9-KFPiTfBZt5g3WqmxZF1mQIzInZakKMe4 This was shared on the Facebook freewheel bronco page… I thought members here should see it! (These are only three of the 87 images posted). Only things I see missing are the original wheels and the black side window masks (maybe not all of them got it from the factory? This seems pretty darn original). Gary, might this be worth asking the seller if we can archive the images on the documentation site? These are not only nice to look at but a good record of a 1983 straight six truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Ooooh! I would look good driving that! Thanks, Jonathan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Ooooh! I would look good driving that! Thanks, Jonathan. It is beautiful! I've messaged the seller. We'll see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 Ooooh! I would look good driving that! Thanks, Jonathan. You certainly would David! Perhaps it’s your next hobby vehicle?! 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Ooooh! I would look good driving that! Thanks, Jonathan. You certainly would David! Perhaps it’s your next hobby vehicle?! 😇 Yes! That would be wonderful! And it has his preferred engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Hey Jonathan, I saw this rig on Facebook the other day as well, and the first that I noticed also was the black missing from around the door windows. I noticed it immediately because one thing I really like about the XLS's is that black mask around those windows!! Other than that, this thing is a beauty. I love it. My only comments... 87 pictures and not a single pic of inside the bed???...lol. The dual exhaust stands out as not original, but it looks great. There's something up with the cluster. The speedo needle is nice and fresh looking and the others are all faded almost white. My first thought was that the speedo was changed, but it's possible the speedo is original and the others were swapped. Trucks with these pristine interiors don't usually have faded cluster needles. I would imagine that this truck has been stored inside. The cluster could have been changed for various reasons. Regardless, it's gorgeous, and a fantastic find. I pray that a true enthusiast buys it and doesn't chop it all up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hey Jonathan, I saw this rig on Facebook the other day as well, and the first that I noticed also was the black missing from around the door windows. I noticed it immediately because one thing I really like about the XLS's is that black mask around those windows!! Other than that, this thing is a beauty. I love it. My only comments... 87 pictures and not a single pic of inside the bed???...lol. The dual exhaust stands out as not original, but it looks great. There's something up with the cluster. The speedo needle is nice and fresh looking and the others are all faded almost white. My first thought was that the speedo was changed, but it's possible the speedo is original and the others were swapped. Trucks with these pristine interiors don't usually have faded cluster needles. I would imagine that this truck has been stored inside. The cluster could have been changed for various reasons. Regardless, it's gorgeous, and a fantastic find. I pray that a true enthusiast buys it and doesn't chop it all up. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-ford-f-150-xls/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-ford-f-150-xls/ High Bid USD $14,250 (Reserve Not Met) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hey Jonathan, I saw this rig on Facebook the other day as well, and the first that I noticed also was the black missing from around the door windows. I noticed it immediately because one thing I really like about the XLS's is that black mask around those windows!! Other than that, this thing is a beauty. I love it. My only comments... 87 pictures and not a single pic of inside the bed???...lol. The dual exhaust stands out as not original, but it looks great. There's something up with the cluster. The speedo needle is nice and fresh looking and the others are all faded almost white. My first thought was that the speedo was changed, but it's possible the speedo is original and the others were swapped. Trucks with these pristine interiors don't usually have faded cluster needles. I would imagine that this truck has been stored inside. The cluster could have been changed for various reasons. Regardless, it's gorgeous, and a fantastic find. I pray that a true enthusiast buys it and doesn't chop it all up. Good eye on the cluster Cory. I saw the faded gauge needles and thought that was odd but it didn’t click that they were so different from the speedometer. It is likely a cluster swap/mix ‘n match as you said but makes you wonder why. No pics of the inside of the bed but the description says the wood was replaced last year. Maybe the photos were before the wood was replaced? 🤷♂️. It’s definitely odd though. Since the VIN is already public, I wish they would have posted an image of the Marti report… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Good eye on the cluster Cory. I saw the faded gauge needles and thought that was odd but it didn’t click that they were so different from the speedometer. It is likely a cluster swap/mix ‘n match as you said but makes you wonder why. No pics of the inside of the bed but the description says the wood was replaced last year. Maybe the photos were before the wood was replaced? 🤷♂️. It’s definitely odd though. Since the VIN is already public, I wish they would have posted an image of the Marti report… When/if we get the green light to capture the pics I'll ask about the bed and the Marti report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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