Vehicle Description
Highly original and ultra-clean one owner F150 Ranger 4x4. Lifetime
western truck with extensive recent service. Rebuilt engine, new
shocks, tires, exhaust, upholstery, grille, bumpers, and more.
Original paint with patina. Heavily documented. Runs and drives
great! A cool old truck ready for anything!Before you glance at
this 1978 F150 Ranger's paint and decide it's not nice enough, take
a closer look. We've never seen a cleaner undercarriage on an
original 45-year-old vehicle. We've never driven an old pickup that
feels tighter and better assembled than this one. And with the way
these late '70s Fords are rapidly appreciating, you could easily
add some value if you decide the paint just isn't good enough. It's
a truck that spent its life out west, so rust is a total non-issue
and original paint means no nasty surprises underneath. Check out
the fender openings, the cab corners, and the door bottoms-not a
trace of bubbling or corrosion anywhere. That's why western
vehicles are better. The doors close with precision, the hood
clicks closed without a slam, and aside from some wrinkles on the
hood and tailgate, everything's quite straight. The burgundy color
is a nice change of pace for the late '70s (most of them were brown
or tan or both) and the stripe package adds a sporty look. You'll
also find a new grille and chrome surround, new parking light
lenses, fresh bumpers, new fender moldings, new door seals, and a
slick tonneau cover for the bed. The bed itself has been used, no
doubt about that, but check out how solid it is-nothing to hide
here, just solid OEM steel. There's been a significant investment
in this truck, making it ideal for going out and having fun.The red
interior is just awesome, starting with the plaid inserts on the
bench seat-pure 1970s cool. You'll also note fresh carpets and
upscale XLT accoutrements that include some simulated burled walnut
and a full array of gauges. Options include a tilt steering column
and cruise control, two items seldom seen on working-class pickups,
and everything works including the AM radio. Controls for the
4-wheel drive system are simple-locking hubs and a single lever on
the floor for the 2-speed transfer case, giving this F150
go-anywhere abilities that will surprise you. There's also a
sliding rear window that makes it comfortable to drive in almost
any weather, offering pleasant ventilation without a lot of wind.
Overhead there's a new headliner that ties everything together
rather well, making this a place you'll enjoy spending some
time.The engine is a strong running 351 cubic inch V8 that was
rebuilt about 5000 miles ago according to records that come with
the truck. There's good truck-like torque at low speeds and a nice
V8 burble from the tailpipe out back. That's factory-applied Ford
Blue engine enamel, so you know how clean this truck really is, and
it remains 100% stock so reliability and service are unaffected.
There's a big radiator up front so it's ignores low-speed work and
just check out how absolutely pristine those inner fenders are,
still wearing their original Cosmoline protectant (with the jack
still in place!). A C4 3-speed automatic transmission plus power
steering and power brakes with a new master cylinder make it easy
for anyone to handle. There's a light coat of oil on the chassis to
help protect it, but nothing is hidden and the frame, floors, cab
corners, and bed are all in exemplary condition with zero rot-have
you ever seen one so clean? There are recent suspension bushings,
new brake calipers and hoses, and a new muffler out back with just
the right tone. All the fluids have been flushed and replaced so it
is 100% ready for the road. Even the 235/75/15 BFGoodrich radials
are new and those 5-spoke hubcaps are a rather rare find,
too!Documentation is extensive, including the original manuals and
warranty booklet, factory build sheet, original purchase order and
registration documents from the original owner, and a Deluxe Marti
Report. Spares include a brand-new steel tailgate and a fresh set
of decals should you decide to freshen it up.Please don't judge
this truck by how shiny it is, judge it by the quality under the
skin. It's incredibly clean, drives great, and a rather large sum
of money has been spent on the mechanicals and interior to make it
one of the best drivers you'll experience. With just one owner,
it's lived a good life and offers the kind of documentation and
history that buyers of far more expensive vehicles rarely get. Yes,
you'd be right in thinking that we like this truck a lot. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.
