Vehicle Description
This absolutely dialed-in truck gets any job done in style. Big,
bold, beautiful, and wearing a wicked coat of dark blue paint, this
1970 Ford F-100 Sport Custom 4x4 shortbed truck is ready to show,
play, or take you just about anywhere you want to go. It's been
expertly restored to a high-quality level not often seen on vintage
trucks, and thanks to 4-wheel-drive and an incredibly strong 302 V8
under the hood, it's one of the better runners you'll ever find as
well. Classic 4x4s are finally getting the respect they deserve in
the collector car hobby, and beautiful trucks just like this
frame-off restored Ford are the reason.
In the '70s, if you needed stuff hauled, no matter how big, this
was how you did it. As a result, finding a truck that hasn't been
bashed and worked to within an inch of its life is no easy task.
Fortunately, before this one was nut-and-bolt restored, it led an
easier life of leisure in the American South, perhaps scouting
remote hunting grounds or trekking across fields to get to a
private fishing spot. And the result of all that gentle care,
coupled with a comprehensive restoration, is a body so laser
straight you could set a construction worker's level to it. The
incredibly deep and shiny Deep Impact Blue Metallic paint that
covers the slick sheetmetal was borrowed from the 2013 Mustang
palette, and the fresh paint looks stunning on the tough 1970 Ford
design. It wasn't meant to be perfect and it's been driven and
enjoyed a little since the work was completed, but the restorers
really executed the finish and bodywork to a very high standard and
you'd be hard-pressed to find a vintage 4x4 with this kind of curb
appeal. You'll dig the new Sport Custom stainless trim, as well as
the heavy-duty chrome bumpers that make it look well-dressed for
any occasion. Up front the egg-crate grille is brand new, out back
the tailgate trim shines bright, and the dark blue paint is further
contrasted with stainless wheel-arch trim and the oversized Camper
Special side mirrors. The highly-desirable short wheelbase bed was
professionally finished with a spray-in bedliner so you can still
use it as a truck if need be, and you'll note that the gas tank was
relocated from behind the seat, which is a great safety measure
that also frees up more room inside the cab. Bottom line, this is
just a really super-clean, heavy-duty pickup that's ready for new
adventures.
Super-clean is the theme inside, too, where an upgraded buckskin
vinyl seat cover for the factory bench offers comfortable
accommodations for three. Beautifully stitched door panels match
the seat and feature black armrests for contrast, the headliner is
taut and wrapped in buckskin vinyl as well, while the durable black
vinyl matting on the floor was neatly installed and means clean-up
is a breeze, while also continuing the Ford's heavy-duty theme. The
dash was smoothed and painted to a level that matches the bodywork,
and it features a chrome instrument panel filled with elegant
white-faced Dolphin gauges that add a touch of sophistication
inside. The original dual-ring steering wheel was retained and
restored, and the tall shifter that manages the 4-speed manual
transmission is just an easy reach away. Just like in 1970, options
are sparse, although you do get a set of seatbelts, a
heater/defroster, and an upgraded AM/FM/Cassette stereo inside the
factory dash slot. And no pickup truck is complete without a big
rear window, which provides 360 degree views and a cool fishbowl
feel for everyone inside.
This is a big truck, but fortunately, there's a big V8 to move it
around. The 302 V8 is a swapped-in block that was built to hammer
down ample horsepower and lots of torque, complete with an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and performance intake up top that
help it run great. It's been dressed for success with shiny Ford
Racing valve covers, a chrome open-element air cleaner, neatly
organized wiring and hoses, and Ford Blue enamel on the block that
contrasts the clean inner fenders. It has obviously been detailed
to be shown off with pride and it starts, idles, and runs extremely
well thanks to proper tuning and maintenance. The rumble from the
long-tube headers that feed the Flowmaster dual exhaust system
sounds more like a vintage muscle car than a big pickup, and we'll
admit that we like it a lot. The 4-speed manual transmission shifts
smoothly and the 4-wheel-drive system engages without any drama, so
it's always ready to rock both on and off the trails, and because
of the Skyjacker lift and heavy-duty Bilstein 3100 shocks, it can
pretty much go anywhere it darn well pleases. The chassis is
rust-free and incredibly clean, and with heavy-duty axles and
manual locking hubs, you don't have to worry about fragile parts
getting broken at the least opportune moment. Power steering and
power front disc brakes are always welcomed options, and those
killer 20-inch Fuel wheels wear big 35x12.50-20 Nitto Trail
Grappler all-terrain tires with plenty of tread.
This beautifully restored 4x4 truck is definitely up for whatever
you're looking to do, and thanks to the heavy-duty hardware, you'll
never have to worry about getting stuck. 4x4 Ford trucks are hard
to come by, especially in slick packages like this. She won't last
long, call today!
