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Tires
The tires were matched by brand and have an appropriate tread depth.

Exterior
The wipers are not working right now. See seller for more info. There are minor misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. Notable chips on the front fenders. The wooden truck bed exhibits a little worn but no major structural damage found during inspection, consistent with age and the location of the garage. Paint has a cracking on the hood and roof. Door gasket seals are deteriorated. The seal around the windshield is worn. See seller for more info. The windshield on the left hand side the front windshield is in two pieces. There's a left hand piece and a right hand piece. The left hand side the windshield is cracked. The rear window is showing some very minor signs of delaminating. See seller for more info. The headlight chrome housing are just starting to rust on picture 45. Also, the chrome frame around the windshield glass on both sides has some severe pitting and rust out areas. There's a little bit of that on the passenger side, especially on the inside. The front bumper extensions on the back side of those extensions, there is some small areas of rust. Additionally, the hood emblem is pitted. Panel gaps between the front and rear bumpers and quarter panels looked normal. The hood paint is cracking on picture 45.

Interior
There is some light cracking in the steering wheel. Both windows roll down and up pretty well, but the left hand window. When it rolls down into the door, it makes a kind of scraping noise. There were no indications of smoke or unusual odors.

Mechanical
Engine leak located on the front of the engine near the pulley/belt, see photo 13. It appears that it has an added some kind of electronic equipment installed in the engine, see photo 16. A new alternator, see photo 17. Lastly, the tachometer that sits under the dash, it is working before the road test, however, it does not work after driving. There was no burning oil smell in the engine compartment. Fasteners in the engine bay appeared generally intact and in place. Hoses, belts, axle boots, and visible bushings appeared sound. No obvious leaks were noted from the engine and transmission areas.

Road Test
The steering on this vehicle was felt heavy. Need further diagnosis. The engine starts and runs well with no rough running, or misfires noted. The transmission operates as designed with no harsh engagements or slipping noted.
The windshield on the left hand side the front windshield is in two pieces. There's a left hand piece and a right hand piece. The left hand side the windshield is cracked. The rear window is showing some very minor signs of delaminating. See seller for more info.

Vehicle Info

Year 1938
Make Ford
Model Model 81-c
Mileage 92
Transmission Manual
VIN Number 184622863
Interior Cloth
Interior Color Blue
Body Color Blue
Engine 8 Cylinder
Drive Type Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type Gas

Exterior

Wiper Blades
Not working right now. See seller for more info.
Body Alignment
Scratches
There are minor misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. Notable chips on the front fenders.
Dings
Dents
Paint Condition
Paint has a cracking on the hood and roof.
Rust
Exterior Lights
Door Mirrors
Bumpers
Side Moldings
Frame Damage
Glass
The windshield on the left hand side the front windshield is in two pieces. There's a left hand piece and a right hand piece. The left hand side the windshield is cracked. The rear window is showing some very minor signs of delaminating. See seller for more info.
Body Seals
Door gasket seals are deteriorated. The seal around the windshield is worn. See seller for more info.
Body Filler?
Hood
The hood paint is cracking on picture 45.
Doors
Floors
Rockers
Quarter Panels
Chrome
The headlight chrome housing are just starting to rust. Also, the chrome frame around the windshield glass on both sides has some severe pitting and rust out areas. There's a little bit of that on the passenger side, especially on the inside. The front bumper extensions on the back side of those extensions, there is some small areas of rust. Additionally, the hood emblem is pitted.

Interior

Steering Wheel
There is some light cracking in the steering wheel.
Horn
Seat Condition
Seat Belts
Inner Door Panels
Window Function
Both windows roll down and up pretty well, but the left hand window. When it rolls down into the door, it makes a kind of scraping noise.
Dash
Sun Visors
Dash Lights
Dash Gauges
Carpet
Cigarette Use
Unusual Odors
Headliner
Interior Trim

Mechanical

Air Filter
Battery Condition
Charging System
Cooling Fan Condition
Radiator Cap Sealing Properly
Hoses
Radiator
Engine Coolant
Coolant Leaks
Belts
Engine Oil
Engine Fluid Leaks
Engine leak located on the front of the engine near the pulley/belt, see photo 13.
Transmission Leaks
Brake System
Brake Fluid Leaks
Differential leaks
Muffler System
CV Joints and Axles
Shocks and bushings
Ball Joints and Tie Rods
Modifications
It appears that it has an added some king of electronic equipment installed in the engine, see photo 16. A new alternator, see photo 17. Lastly, the tachometer that sits under the dash, it is working before the road test, however, it does not work after driving.

Road Test

Road Test Yes
Engine Performance
Transmission performance
Clutch Performance
Differential Performance
Wheel Bearing Performance
Braking Performance
Suspension Performance
Steering Performance
The steering on this vehicle was felt heavy. Need further diagnosis.
Engine Starting

Manufacturer

Driver FrontFirestoneFirestonePassenger Front
Driver RearFirestoneFirestonePassenger Rear

Size

Driver Front6/70x156/70x15Passenger Front
Driver Rear6/70x156/70x15Passenger Rear

Axle Count

Driver Front11Passenger Front
Driver Rear11Passenger Rear

Tire Condition

Driver FrontNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Front
Driver RearNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Rear

Wheel Condition

Driver FrontNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Front
Driver RearNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Rear

Tire Tread

Driver Front11/3211/32Passenger Front
Driver Rear11/3211/32Passenger Rear
Spare Tire
Spare tireNo

Tire Tread Explanation

10/32 or more

Tires have plenty of tread!

(standard)

8/32 or more

Tires have plenty of tread!

(low profile)

5/32 to 7/32

Tires will need replacement soon!

4/32 or less

Tires need replacement!

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