Vehicle Description
Perhaps you noticed that big old pickups are suddenly very popular.
Trucks like this 1979 Ford F-150 extended cab pickup are not only
unusual, but they're useful as well. Combined with a long list of
options and very nicely finished, this Ford is the brute force way
to experience the great outdoors.
It really is almost too pretty to risk beating up in the dirt, but
that's what this F150 lives to do. The paint was done fairly
recently the way the factory would have, not too perfect to be used
as intended but handsome and rugged-looking. With an 8-foot bed,
that's A LOT of sheetmetal to straighten and smooth, so it probably
took a small army of guys to get it looking this good and about ten
gallons of paint. None of that matters to you, of course, because
what you're buying is merely a pretty darned nice truck that's
turn-key and ready to enjoy without any additional fussing. The
doors fit well enough, the chrome and trim was all reinstalled
after the paint was dry, and bed is in great shape with a
heavy-duty rubber liner, which means that filling it with lumber
for your next big project won't hurt it a bit. Upgrades include a
front bumper with built-in fog lights, a heavy-duty diamond plate
rear bumper with built-in back-up lights, and a sliding rear
window.
Trucks have come a long way since the 1970s, but there's a certain
appeal to the no-nonsense interior of this F150. The bench seat is
wrapped in fresh blue and gray vinyl that's seemingly impervious to
dirt and with short-nap carpets on the floor, you really don't have
to worry about making a mess because it's all so easy to clean.
Some fake burled walnut trim warms up the interior and with the
wood on the dash and the neatly grouped instruments, you'd almost
think that the guys over at Mercury were in charge of the F150's
interior design. You also get a pair of jump seats in back, making
this a somewhat more spacious truck for the family than you'd
expect. This one has a few notable options including factory A/C
(needs to be serviced), as well as a C6 3-speed automatic
transmission, power brakes and power steering, and somewhere along
the line someone upgraded the radio, although it's probably due for
another one. Add in the luxurious wood wheel and matching arm rests
and you get a truck that feels far more luxurious than you'd
expect.
The 460 cubic inch V8 is nicely preserved and runs great. The only
notable hardware change is a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, but it
does come with some dress-up parts like the chrome air cleaner and
bright yellow plug wires. Power steering and brakes are really the
only way a truck like this is even possible, and underneath the
hardware is all heavy-duty for no worries in the rough stuff. The
fresh paint job was quite thorough, as the engine bay is finished
to match the bodywork. There's an original-style single exhaust
system that makes the Ford quiet and while the chassis isn't
spotless, it's pretty darned solid and shows off a good life up
somewhere away from salt and snow. The factory suspension was
augmented for heavier loads, but ride quality isn't horrible and on
those big General truck tires and handsome alloy wheels, it rides
and handles pretty well for such a big brute.
Big trucks can do big jobs, and there's not much that this Ford
isn't willing to tackle. Better still, it's a rare find so it'll
stand out among all the ordinary tow vehicles everywhere you go.
Call today!