The truck was refinished in the original Freeborn Red during the refurbishment, and other work at that time is said to have included corrosion repairs and replacing lighting components and half of the body tub. Features include a removable hardtop with a Polar White roof along with safari-style mirrors, rear ambulance-style doors, and a rear-mounted spare tire. A gap is noted above the left door when closed, and overspray can be seen on the lower roll cage.
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The truck was refinished in the original Freeborn Red during the refurbishment, and other work at that time is said to have included corrosion repairs and replacing lighting components and half of the body tub. Features include a removable hardtop with a Polar White roof along with safari-style mirrors, rear ambulance-style doors, and a rear-mounted spare tire. A gap is noted above the left door when closed, and overspray can be seen on the lower roll cage.
Painted 15″ steel wheels feature polished hubcaps and are wrapped in Kumho Road Venture AT51 tires. The truck is equipped with manually locking front hubs, and braking is from front discs and rear drums. The suspension has been modified with Old Man Emu shocks and springs for a 2″ lift, and corrosion is noted on suspension components. The brake lines were replaced in 2018, and the brake master cylinder was changed in March 2022.
The front bucket seats were reupholstered in gray with replacement foam and seatbelts, and a Line-X coating was applied to the floorboards. Equipment include a dash pad, manual wind-up windows, and a Tuffy center console. The headliner is also a replacement, and a level gauge has been added to the dashboard.
The rear area features a heater, a roll cage, and pair of inwards-facing bench seats, both of which are equipped with seatbelts.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer as well as gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 6k miles but is said to have rolled over under current ownership. Approximately 15k miles have been added under current ownership.
The 4.2-liter 2F inline-six is equipped with a single carburetor. A stainless-steel exhaust system with a catalytic converter has been installed. The battery was replaced in June 2018, and the water pump was replaced in March 2021. Seepage is noted from the oil pan gasket.
Power is routed to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case.