Vehicle Description
1978 Ford F100 Pickup
In 1925 the Ford Motor Company introduced the first "pickup" based
on the Model T Runabout. Ford offered the rear "pickup box"
separately at their dealer parts department for $25.00. The box was
then bolted onto the back of the vehicle as an accessory. Since the
box was "picked up" at the parts department by the customer, the
term "pickup" took hold for this style of vehicle. Later the box
was installed at the factory and evolved into today's pickup
trucks.
For consignment, a totally restored from frame up Ford F-100 short
bed step side pickup truck from 1978. Lots of attention to detail
has been paid to this truck, and the final product shows it. These
trucks seem to be very popular at Classic Auto Mall lately, so it
is suggested you show up sooner rather than later for your chance
to have it permanently in your collection.
Exterior
Charcoal gray was one choice in the palette of available original
build paints and this truck now has a new coating of it and it
displays with some dry spots and inclusions particularly on the
hood. With clean and shiny body matching painted grille, and a
single round headlight flanking either side this is iconic design
for 70's Ford trucks. This grille has been blackened to add to the
mystique, and even the bumper has been painted. The all-steel hood
and side panels as well the doors are all rust free and have nicely
minded gaps. Window surrounds have been blackened and the handles
painted the charcoal gray. Large side view mirrors on either side
remained shiny chrome. Moving to the step side bed sides and
rounded fenders outside the bed allow for more space within the
bed. Speaking of the bed, it has brand new unmarred oak planking
separated by shiny mounting strops on either side of the stained
and finished planks. In back is a straight tail gate, and a chromed
bumper is below on the back. A sliding rear glass on the cab allows
for airflow through the cab. American Racing wheels are on all 4
corners, and these have black painted hub centers and multiple
bolts holding the shiny edge rings to the black.
Interior
Swing open the charcoal gray painted door surrounds, and you are
immediately welcomed with nice clean black vinyl door panels
looking like new. This center panel presents in a brick pattern and
has a molded armrest and window crank. New weather stripping is on,
and all is nice and tight. Inside we slide on to a black tuck and
roll black vinyl bench seat black smooth sides and bolsters. This
bench floats on a sea of clean black carpeting. On the hump in the
center of the seat is a long-armed shifter. In front of the shifter
is a carbon fiber box that houses 3 aftermarket gauges that monitor
water, volts, and oil. The vertical rectangle dash is in good
condition with very clean instrumentation. An Aftermarket AM/FM/CD
radio replaces the original in the dash just below the temp
sliders. On the driver's right, a large tachometer has been bolted
on to the steering column. The remainder of the dash has been
painted charcoal gray and the top is black padded vinyl with no
cracks. Behind the seat is a speaker case with woofers and tweeters
in the same box.
Drivetrain
A flip of the hood and you are gazing into a wonderful completely
restored engine bay, which includes a fully rebuilt 302ci V8
cylinder engine, which has been bored over and stroked to create a
331ci V8, so says the consigner. On top is an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor and a set of cast ribbed valve coverings add some more
bling to this stroker. A 4-speed Toploader manual transmission is
on the back and a Ford 9-inch rear axle is installed. Headers and a
Flowmaster exhaust have recently been put on, and new power
steering, power brakes, a clutch assembly and flywheel are new to
when the engine was re-done.
Undercarriage
Plenty of attention to detail was paid to this undercarriage. Now
we have black painted steel framing with no rust or even a hint of
road dirt. As the truck was re assembled, no expense was spared as
it pertains to quality body mounts and hardware, suspension
rebuild, brake lines and linings for the front power disc brakes
and rear power drums, and a like new exhaust system. The underside
will be seen as nice as the topside, and it makes it abundantly
clear that there are absolutely no issues. Showroom condition
underneath.
Drive-Ability
No fooling around here, this restoration has yielded a beautiful
ride, great acceleration, bias free panic stopping, and really
solid handling. All functionality is working perfectly, and it was
a comfortable cruiser.
For an individual who just enjoys a nostalgic truck cruise in a
truly original looking and correct truck, this could be it. For the
collector who wants to show a beautiful example of the F-100, this
could be it. For the business who may want to use it as a
promotional piece, and attract a lot of eyeballs, this could be it.
Make your way here for a test drive as this could be it! Right out
of the 1978 showroom for your eyes.
VIN DECODE
F10BNCB3126
F10-F100 2 Wheel Drive
B-300ci I6 1bbl
N-Norfolk, VA Assy Plant
CB3126-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
