Sometimes, you never know that you need something until you see it. Prior to coming across this 1956 Ford F700, for sale on Hemmings.com, we’d have been happy to greet the zombie apocalypse with a Mercedes-Benz Unimog parked in our driveway. One glimpse at this rig, however, and we’re convinced that the Ford would be a better choice. The truck’s Coleman all-wheel drive conversion should minimize the risk of getting stuck, on or off-road, and the PTO-powered 10-ton front-mounted winch means getting unstuck is never an issue. The seller states that the rust-free Ford comes with a diamond plate stake body, but we’ve already got visions of a camper conversion in our head. From the seller’s description:
1956 FORD T-700 w/ COLEMAN all wheel drive conversion. Factory power steering and power brakes..5 SPD main, 2 SPD Transfer case Has power divider which locks up rear tandem wheels. Orig. Air Force truck stationed at White Sands Missile Range and had soil boring drill mounted on back. Truck comes with original diamond plated stake body and large tool box. NO RUST .All new drive shafts u-joints, brake lines ,brake cylinders,wheel bearing seals,rebuilt power steering piston, radiator,heater,dual exhaust pipes and mufflers10 new tires and tubes..Int. mint.Original seat is like new.Paint on hood and roof orig . Frame was stripped and painted w/3 coats of DuPont self etching primer and 3 coats of Imron.Front axle rebuilt.Runs great and very straight .Only used in parades and truck shows.Has heavy duty 10 ton front mounted Ramsey PTO run winch. PTO’s are new.Currently has 361HD engine. Comes with original 332 block, crank , heads etc. AND fully detailed low mileage 332 w/ correct Holly “HAYSTACK” carburetor. No pitting on chrome.Truck appears in Paul McLaughlin’s FORD 4 X 4 book on page31.This is a VERY rare Ford truck and always draws a big crowd where ever it goes.Note: big advantage of COLEMAN CONVERSION over MARMON-HERRINGTON was COLEMAN can turn much sharper. Almost as sharp as 2 wheel dive, which truck easier to drive.
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