Vehicle Description
If you grew up in the '70s and '80s, these trucks were everywhere.
They were popular because they were tough and capable workhorses
that served their owners well. Today, almost 50 years later, they
are becoming collectable because of their sharp vintage styling, as
well as still being very capable workhorses. If you can find one in
decent shape, they make great trucks at a fraction of the cost of
new ones. Check out this Ranger XLT and see if it finds that sweet
spot of classic, capable, and affordable that fits your
desires.
As a Ranger XLT, this truck was dressed up a bit beyond the basics.
The two-tone paint job looks great in Green and Tan. There is
evidence that it was resprayed at some point along the way, and it
still looks good even though its showing its age again in a few
places. A sharp looking chrome bumper leads the way with a split
grill flanked by single headlights and nice brightwork highlighting
everything above it. Ford appears in script across the front of the
hood with a "Ford 100" emblem on each side. Body side moldings
running down the side of the truck divide the two-tone with a
unique wood tone treatment surrounded by chrome with a bold
polished center section. Ranger XLT appears at the top rear of the
bed. The tailgate also gets the wood treatment in the center panel,
and a cover on the bed keeps cargo out of sight and keeps the lines
of the truck clean.
Open the door and you are greeted by an interior dressed out in
dark green and with wood and chrome highlights. The door panel has
a large armrest set in a wood toned panel with pleated green
upholstery on the bottom. There is a large comfortable bench with
cloth seating surfaces and vinyl surrounds with plenty of room for
three people. The green carpeting is in great shape, and along with
the partial headliner, helps to keep things quiet in the cab. A
Grant steering wheel which is a bit smaller than stock has been
added, and the shifter for the automatic trans is on the column
leaving room for your passenger, (or significant other) to sit in
the center without having to straddle a floor shifter. There is
more wood on the unique split dash containing your speedo and basic
engine gauges. Radio with ventilation controls are off to the
right, and of course there's a big 'ol glovebox in front of the
passenger.
Pop the hood and you will find a tried and true 351 that's got
plenty of power to get the job done. It is also dressed up a bit
with a chrome air topper sitting on a Holley 4bbl carb which
handles the fuel mixing duties. Big Edelbrock finned aluminum valve
covers look great and help keep the oil cool at the same time. An
MSD 6AL ignition system ensures good reliable spark, and with a
recent battery, this baby cranks right up and is eager to go. The
power runs back through a 3-speed automatic transmission and a big
power brake booster along with front disc brakes insure that you
can get this truck hauled down to a stop whether you are hauling a
load, or just hauling down the road. The rubber meets the road
through 15-inch Pirelli Scorpion ATRs mounted on sweet looking
chrome wheels.
Check out this classic, capable, and hard-working truck. They were
popular back in the day for some good reasons. They are popular
again today, but getting harder than ever to find. Come on down and
get this one while the gettins' good.