Vehicle Description
This 1978 Ford F-150 seems to hit all the right notes for both work
and play. After all, it's a big red 4x4 with plenty of shine, a
spray-in bedliner, trailer hitch, and a big V8 with
four-on-the-floor. So take a look at all the details and
investments on this all-around impressive pickup.
The trim tag tells us this was born Candy Apple Red, and today, a
quality respray later in life means this one gets to remain a bold
and glossy pickup. The color kicks off an all-around attractive
package that includes bright chrome bumpers, and full-length trim
that shows off the straightness of the sheetmetal. There are even
polished Cragar wheels to help show off the talk 4x4 stance. The
diamond plating surrounding the bed adds to the shine, and it also
makes it easier to throw things over the sides without showing
damage. And all your cargo also goes in a bed protected by new
liner paint. There's even a proper trailer hitch so that this
classic also gets to be the coolest way to two the camper or
boat.
Open the door to a fresh and functional interior. The bench seat,
door panels, and floor mats have the look of a more recent
investment. Plus, you have some great classic features, like the
factory-style AM/FM radio and the sliding rear window. And this one
was also built for confident driving, and so you have an auxiliary
gauge trio below the dash, tall Hurst shifter, and a handy
column-mounted Sunpro tach.
This truck was upgraded to Ford's 400 cubic-inch V8 for added
power. So it's great to show off this larger motor with the Ford
racing valve covers and matching air topper. The consignor states
this was rebuilt and now has an RV cam, and the way it fires up
reaffirms an investment in quality. It also helps that this motor
includes other upgrades like a Holley four-barrel carburetor and
Edelbrock intake to give it an extra punch. The whole package makes
a nice rumble out of the dual exhaust and Flowmasters. And don't
forget to check out those pipes in the undercarriage photos. There
you'll also spot a complete clean look underneath and newer pieces
like the bushings, shocks, and suspension components. It helps give
this truck a confident feeling on or off road. The lifted stance
and Kelly Safari tires combine with the two-speed 4x4 transfer case
to prove you wait go-anywhere ability. Plus, the power steering and
power brakes w/discs up front make it in-town driving easy, too.
And no matter where you go, the four-speed manual transmission with
newer clutch means you get to take firm control for everything from
plenty of low-end torque or you'd just like to explore this V8
muscular side.
This F-150 has been given all the right investments so that you can
maximize work and play. So to find it in a sharp-looking classic
just makes it absolutely irresistible. Call today!!!