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1986F150Six

Cab and doors [unusual; many good OEM parts]

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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

Rembrant

Re: Cab and doors [unusual; many good OEM parts]

It's certainly in good condition...must be from down south.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

Gary Lewis

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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?

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

1986F150Six

Re: Cab and doors [unusual; many good OEM parts]

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Notice the side molding?

Gary Lewis

Re: Cab and doors [unusual; many good OEM parts]

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I didn't, but I see now that it is the adhesive stuff from early '85, which fits with the 2/85 production date.

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Rembrant

Re: Cab and doors [unusual; many good OEM parts]

The VIN appears to be above the Certification Label...not very easy to read. It does show up in a VIN search...

Gary Lewis

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I missed that, but I see what you are saying. Doesn't say it is special.

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Rembrant

Re: Cab and doors [unusual; many good OEM parts]

Gary Lewis wrote

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.

1986F150Six

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Look at the brake and clutch pads... no wear.

1986F150Six

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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.

Gary Lewis

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Interesting. If I needed a Supercab I'd be considering that one.

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