1970 Ford C600 Cabover COE hot rod truck hauler. Fully working. No Reserve!

1970 Ford Other Pickups Description

I've had this Ford Cabover truck for a couple of years now and through multiple trips hauling construction materials, garbage and my Jeeps, it's never left me stranded yet. That is not to say it's the perfect truck for all occasions, but for my money it has been unbeatable. I named him Mongo.
"Mongo just a small pawn in game of life, but Mongo strong!"
I purchased the truck in Idaho where it worked as a backhoe hauler, drove it to Los Angeles and shortened the bed to make the overall vehicle length under 20 feet. That way it can be parked legally on city streets, yet it's long enough to haul a Jeep Grand Cherokee (wheelbase: 106 "). I've hauled several tons of lumber with it to the site, taken tons of construction debris to the dump, then moved my Jeeps around when needed. On hauling fees alone, it's paid for itself and then some.
The good:331 HD engine runs smoothly, never overheats and has strong oil pressure (70psi idling cold, 45 psi idling warm).Rebuilt carburetor 3 months ago (still needs fine tuning)New Alternator.Good tires all around with lots of wear left.Good power brakes and power steering with hydraulic assist (It's actually super maneuverable for such a big truck).New Brake hoses front and rear. (still needs a bit more bleeding but stops great as is)All lights and switches work.New U-joints and bearings in gear shift linkage.Includes homemade steel ramps for Jeep hauling.Drives straight and true.
The bad:331 HD engine is no powerhouse stump puller. Never was and never will be. It is mechanically governed to limit RPM to just north of 3000 so your top speed is approximately 60mph. I would not use it for heavy towing or hauling up endless, steep grades... unless you have the time to do it in second gear lol! On level ground, it's great. I've hauled close to 10,000 lbs. with it on one trip and it didn't even whimper.Eaton 2-speed rear end electric circuit needs overhaul. I just leave it in the High range.NP 435 (4 speed) transmission works great but the factory shift linkage on these cabovers is a complex design, so from day 1 these trucks have always needed a deft touch. The gear shifting might benefit from a synthetic transmission oil or an additive that helps lube the shift forks better, but I haven't experimented with this yet. Renewing all wearables in the linkage itself at great cost helped, but it can still be better.Needs a new rubber boot/lid for the master cylinder. The current master cylinder works fine, but you can only get the boot by buying the whole setup.No Radio, but a very cool vintage Sears Brand 40-channel CB radio that works like it's straight out of Smokey and the Bandit or Convoy: "What's your 10-20 there good buddy?"
My plans were to install a 460/C6 or a Cummins/Allison combo to wake this bad boy up and solve the Rube Goldbergesque shift linkage issue in one stroke of genius. Then invest in fancy aluminum 14-foot ramps to be able to haul most cars. But since I was able to do all the hauling I needed from it already plus I've sold my off-road Jeeps, I've reluctantly decided to let go of Mongo.
You want to build a killer Hot-Rod hauler? This is a great start.You have a trash hauling business? Works great already, but with a dump bed, Mongo would be an unbeatable work horse.As it stands, it's a fine multi-purpose hauler that you could use immediately.
Sold as is, where is, with no warranty. Local Pick-up only.
Check my feedback and bid with confidence. Good luck!