Vehicle Description
This 1979 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT is truly for the bold. It's a
lifted 4x4 with beefy features, a custom A/C interior, four-wheel
disc brakes, and serious V8 power under the hood. So dig into all
the details on a well-done blackout pickup that's equal parts
ability and intimation.
This truck does a great job of mixing black and shine. It starts
with a quality respray of the factory-correct Raven Black later in
life. It has the right kind of gloss to go nicely with all the
brightwork. The 1979's special grille is looking bright; it has the
full tailgate inserts; and there's the complete full side trim
package that came on this premium-level XLT Lariat package. This is
joined by bright upgrades, including the custom bumpers, including
the front one with integrated lights and winch (will need
servicing.) And those polished 17-inch Eagle alloys add to the
flair while also allowing for more modern tires. This is a true
pickup for stylish function. That's why you have handy features
like the lock box in the liner paint protected bed, side steps, and
a proper Class 3 trailer hitch with trailer brake and all the
wiring plugs you'll need.
The interior keeps the classic black style, but there have been
investments in all the right modern comforts. The seat is still a
bench that can sit three across, but now it's an upgrade with
silver inserts and a lizard skin-like textured insets. And the
fold-down armrest turns this into a bucket seat level of comfort
whenever you want. The door panels are a thoughtful unifying detail
that includes silver inserts to match the seats as well as a hint
of wood-like trim, just like the dash. There are more great comfort
features, like an AM/FM/CD/stereo, cup holders, and the factory
steering wheel is on a tilt column. You'll love opening up the rear
window for classic truck breezes, but any time that's not enough,
the air conditioning is also blowing nice and cold.
Under this hood is serious blue oval power. This was upgraded to
Ford's largest big block, the 460 cubic-inch V8 (the consignor
states there's 2,500 miles on the motor.) Plus, it has been
upgraded with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, aluminum intake,
headers. You'll even spot nice supporting components like dual
batteries. This is a powerful setup that's easy to enjoy thanks to
power steering and a three-speed automatic transmission. In fact,
this one was built to go farther thanks to features like cruise
control and dual fuel tanks. And going farther also means when the
pavement ends. That's why you have the two-speed 4x4 transfer case,
Ranchero shocks on the lifted suspension, and Goodyear Wrangler
tires. No matter if you're on the highway of the trail, the
four-wheel power disc brake upgrade with drilled & slotted rotors
is always welcomed.
Rugged, useful, powerful, and absolutely beautiful, this is the
classic 4x4 that gets it all right. So you know you don't want to
let it slip away. Call today!!!
