Big Red Van For Sale
* SOLD *
1979 Ford 1-ton heavy duty EVERYTHING
$2700 OBO  -  925.586.6420

I'm selling my race van, folks.  I just don't use it enough to hold on to it any longer.  I have had this van for more than 8 years - it hauls anything and pulls anything, all day long and will do so at 85 up the grapevine no worries.  I used to live in San Luis Obispo, CA and race with WSMC @ Willow Springs International Raceway.  I drove it down there and back monthly year around and drove it up to Sears for AHRMA.  I live in Pleasant Hill, CA now and am pretty much retired from Racing..... If AHRMA comes back to town next year, I'll be doing some hot laps but my other truck will do just fine with my flatbed trailer to get to the track, the van is just sitting here costing me money..... So it needs to find a new racer to haul for [or gardener, or caterer, or???]


NOTE - all stickers have been removed from windows etc.

The Details:  I have meticulously maintained this rig throughout the years because I NEVER wanted to get stranded and miss a race, so I replaced anything that was suspect as I saw it.  I just passed smog [8/17/03] so the sale of this vehicle comes with a valid smog certificate along with the pink slip - registration is paid for a full year as well.  There are 2 fuel tanks, 460 motor, heavy duty brakes & transmission, tow package......  It is set to roll.

RECENT MAINTENANCE:

  1. New heavy duty radial truck tires

  2. Major brake service, axle seals and all fluids

  3. All hoses, belts, etc replaced

  4. New radiator & water pump

  5. New power steering pump & hoses

  6. New timing chain & timing chain cover

  7. Carb & alternator rebuilt

  8. Battery replaced

  9. Complete, major tune up

  10. add-a-leaf installed on rear suspension

  11. plywood & industrial carpet installed in storage area [behind seats] & paneling on sides - INSULATED!

This van has 6 feet clear inside, side to side and 10' clear space behind the captains chairs.  I installed privacy curtains behind the chairs, in front of the rear doors and behind the sliding side door.  As you can see, 2 bikes fit in here EASILY with plenty of room to spare, I have installed heavy eye bolts for tie down points etc.  I have installed Lochart-Phillips wheel chocks attachments in 3 places, 2 as shown and another set in the middle for if I haul only one bike.  The wheel chalks are not included but the attachments are part of the deal [I will need them for my trailer, you can buy your own].  The spare rim/tire is included.

I usually hauled my pit scooter directly in front of my racebikes, there is a wheel chalk for a scooter built into the van wall just beside the rollers you can see in the picture.  [Rollers and ramp are not included, sorry]  Between the scooter and the back of the captains chairs, there is still 5 or so feet of open space as you can see clearly in the picture.  I took 6 large tote boxes along with 4 spare wheels, a spare motor, large cooler and my dog with plenty of room to spare.  I am not kidding, the thing runs GREAT and will go all day long at 85+ no matter what you have inside or you are pulling.  Oh, I had a trailer place weld on a heavy duty trailer hitch thing to the frame rails.  The van is wired for a 2nd battery under the hood and the inside of the van is wired for 12V if you install a power inverter, there are several plugs along the walls.  A couple of lights are installed in the roof.  Windows have been tinted for security.

Problems:  The transmission pan gasket needs to be changed out, it leaks.  The valve cover gaskets leak, the rear main seal leaks a bit as well.....  I have bought the parts [which are included] but never found the time to make the repairs.  The leaks are minimal, I just want to disclose everything I know good and bad.

Thats it, besides the things mentioned above, the van is SOLID.  It is a big, ugly van.  Period.  It runs like stink and my wife wants it out of the driveway.  Asking $2700 OBO.  I live very close to the 24/680 interchange in the east bay and am available for preview within 24hrs with some notice.  Give me a call to confirm a time for preview.  This is a CASH deal, no personal checks etc and if you want to trade something, bring CASH along with your trade item at the time you want to talk about $$$.  

OK, NOW that's it.  Just click on the pictures below to get a larger image to see the details etc.

THANK YOU - Steve Allen, [former] WSMC #18, AHRMA SOS #100

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