Vehicle Description
This 1979 Ford F-100 has had the good fortune to have served just
one owner over the course of its substantial lifetime and the
consistent care it's received is reflected in its sharp overall
appearance and rock solid running condition, anchored by a fresh
and substantial engine now on board beneath its hood.
The exterior of this vintage truck was revitalized and returned to
its original color a while back and it still presents well - the F
series trucks of this era were stout and visually appealing
workhorses. The passage of time does, however, leave a few clues
here and there - all of them being only superficial and having no
bearing on the truck's thorough soundness. Up front, clear
aftermarket headlights sit in place of the originals, surrounded by
a signature "egg crate" front grille that, like the rest of the
chrome on display, is in surprisingly good shape. After four
decades of service, the exterior alignment is very precise - trace
the side trim as it transitions from fender to door to bed area and
you'll see it remains nice and level. On all four sides, the
badging on this F-100 is still sharp, and a set of oversized
aftermarket wheels and the louvre panel on the rear windshield add
just the right amount of customization.
Some well chosen aftermarket upgrades blended with an overall stock
sensibility make the interior a comfortable and inviting driving
environment. The black vinyl bench seat is plushly padded and wears
a well-fitted cover and it's bracketed by door panels to each side
that are in clean condition. The added Grant GT steering wheel
looks sharp in this setting and just in front of it, a set of
aftermarket gauges take their place inside the instrument panel to
keep tabs on motoring functions. Take a glance upward and you'll
see the roof mounted Pioneer stereo that combines with a quartet of
aftermarket speakers to provide a quality audio experience while
you're on the road. A Snap-On cover supported by a frame underneath
protects the bed area in back and it's performed its protective
duties well - while you can see a few of subtle signs of wear
below, the floor and inner fenders are in good shape.
Take your position behind the wheel and you'll have plenty of power
at your disposal, care of the 400 cubic inch crate engine that now
sits at the center of a nicely maintained engine bay, surrounded by
a black firewall and inner fenders. It's dressed with a pair of
chrome valve covers at its sides and an Edelbrock chrome air
cleaner over a 4-barrel carb. Having only been driven 15,000 miles
since its installation, the engine is in top form, pulling with
vigor and sending a nice, deep note out of the exhaust pipes as it
pairs with a 3-speed automatic C6 transmission that's renowned for
its durability to make up a rock solid drivetrain. A set of
eye-catching 20" American Racing Torq Thrust wheels add a
customized touch to this vital looking classic pickup, while front
disc brakes bring it to fade resistant stops. Take a glance below
and you'll likely be impressed by the solid appearance of the
undercarriage - it shows none of the issues that can come with age
or exposure to hostile, salt-lined roads and is well-positioned for
plenty more future miles.
You won't often come across a pickup from this era that offers the
reassuringly strong running condition of this 1979 Ford F-100. Add
to that it's clean overall appearance and vintage appeal and you
have a very compelling opportunity. Call today!