Vehicle Description
With its outstanding stance, powerful drivetrain and assortment of
great exterior touches, this 1976 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT is one
undeniable all-terrain badass. It's been thoroughly configured to
vanquish whatever territory stands in its way and mixes vintage
'70s pickup style with a level of capability that takes a backseat
to no vehicle, regardless of its era.
With an aggressive stance that comes via a top tier aftermarket
off-road suspension, thick, beefy tires and distinctive badging on
the front fenders proclaiming the big block power sitting under its
hood, this is about as capable-looking a classic off-roader as any
you'll see. You'll likely get an adrenaline rush just glancing at
it, at which time you'll also appreciate the great touches that
have been applied over all that brawn for an outstanding, finished
look. Its burgundy red metallic shade is an absolute winner - a
nice deep color that's showing a strong shine with no major
blemishes in sight. There's a great collection of chrome on board
here - in addition to the stock front end, there's a pair of great
looking diamond-plate steps on its sides, as well as sturdy looking
railing along the sides of the bed in back, and the diamond plate
rear bumper looks ramrod straight in back. In spite of its elevated
stance, those side steps make access relatively easy and the
upgraded suspension components in view underneath are truly a sight
to behold.
The matching burgundy red interior has been left in its original
configuration and provides a great vantage point from which to put
this ground-pounder through its paces. A comfortable bench seat,
featuring a nice combination of vinyl and cloth is at its center,
with burgundy red carpeting below that still has plenty of use
left. The matching headliner looks to have recently been replaced
and clings firmly above, while the dash area has a great '70s style
to it, carrying a set of gauges in the cluster that remain easily
readable and a nice straight pad above that shows no cracks.
There's plenty of audio firepower on hand, as well - in addition to
the AM/FM/Cassette sitting in the dash, there's a Sony CD player in
the glove box and Alpine amp to power the pair of 10" subwoofers
behind the seat. All looks good with the bed area in back - the
Ford-branded liner has done its job well, so there's no obvious
evidence of mishaps from shifting cargo in sight. To climb in and
take hold of that B&M shifter sitting right in front of the
bench seat is to feel a definite sense of power.
When you combine the power sitting under the hood with its
collection of outstanding suspension components, the off-road
prowess of this F-150 is far beyond question. The 390 cubic inch V8
sitting in the engine compartment with its 4-barrel carb on top and
chrome valve covers on its sides is known for its torque, so it's a
great fit for this truck. The powerplant sounds great as it exhales
through its Flowmaster exhaust and is paired with a 4-speed manual
transmission to efficiently bring that power to the wheels. The
original suspension components have given way to a full off-road
Trail Master suspension, so when this vintage pickup leaves the
asphalt, it's as at home as Aquaman in water and yet, with power
steering and power brakes on board, it navigates easily and stops
promptly in everyday driving conditions as it conquers roads both
paved and unpaved on its set of 15" Weld Racing wheels wrapped with
Mickey Thompson tires that are so thick they're bound to stop
traffic.
Vintage pickup style, excellent exterior finishes and unbeatable
all-terrain ability put this 1976 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT in very
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