Vehicle Description
Spectacular F250 Lariat 4x4. Extensive restoration, including
paint, interior, engine, and more. New wheels and tires. Fresh 460
with warranty. Rebuilt A/C system. New tonneau cover. Is this the
best 1978 Ford F250 4x4 there is?There's a huge amount of money
invested in this truck-far more than the asking price. Just looking
at it, you know it's special and it stands tall (literally and
figuratively) in our showroom among some pretty significant
machinery. Is it expensive? Sure. But look carefully at the quality
of the truck and realize that making one this good would cost a lot
more. Starting with a super clean western truck, they repainted it
in its original Cinnamon Glow with Cream color combination for the
perfect 1970s vibe. The sheetmetal underneath hails from out west,
so rust was a non-issue and it was so clean that the cab and bed
didn't even need to come off the frame. There's also a bunch of new
chrome and stainless trim that combines with nice original stuff to
really make the truck sparkle. There are also some fresh lenses to
make it look crisp and factory emblems showing off that this is a
top-of-the-line Lariat, not some beater work truck. You can also
see that the bed doesn't look like it ever had to work for a
living, and it's protected with a fresh roll-back tonneau cover
that makes the truck even more practical. This big F250 can haul
just about anything!The beautiful tri-tone vinyl interior was
likewise fully restored with fresh seat covers and carpets that
make it look and feel fresh inside. The bench seat is firm and
all-day comfortable and correct copper-colored carpets on the floor
take the Lariat up a few notches over the base models with their
rubber floors. The door panels appear original, but look at their
condition-no need to replace those! The dash has an awful lot of
faux burled walnut that makes it look more LTD than pickup truck,
and the options list is considerable, including a tilt steering
column, complete gauges, a sliding rear window, dual tanks, and a
freshly rebuilt A/C system that blows cold. The gauges are all
operational, as is the original AM/FM stereo radio, which was
cutting-edge for 1978, especially in a truck. The shifter for the
2-speed transfer case is on the floor and with the manual locking
front hubs the system is incredibly durable and reliable. All the
interior lighting has been replaced with LEDs for improved
visibility, and it includes a set of carpeted floor mats that help
keep things tidy. The original 460 cubic inch has been recently
replaced with a rebuilt unit that comes with a transferable
warranty-some nice peace of mind for the new owner. It's fairly
stock, so that means an easy-going hydraulic camshaft inside and
pump-gas-friendly compression, but with a 4-barrel carburetor on
top it's still plenty muscular. It's fully detailed with correct
Ford Blue engine enamel, a factory aluminum air cleaner assembly,
and a set of flashy chrome valve covers to make it look great.
Almost everything under the hood is brand new and you'll note that
even the original jack is still in its perch on the left front
inner fender. Power steering and brakes are probably mandatory on
something this size, and those systems have also been serviced,
along with a new radiator up front. The C6 3-speed automatic
transmission feeds the transfer case, which powers front and rear
solid axles for the ultimate in off-road reliability. You can see
just how clean this truck really is with just a glance
underneath-floors, cab corners, and rockers are so clean that they
didn't need anything more than a good clean up and a coating of
protective oil film. There's also a new driveshaft with fresh
U-joints, a new exhaust system, and fresh fluids throughout so it's
ready to go. That awesome stance comes courtesy of bright polished
aluminum wheels and massive 9.00-16 Superlug off-road radials that
give the truck exactly the right look.Documentation includes the
original owner's manual and a Deluxe Marti Report.'70s Ford pickups
are red hot right now, and none are more popular than the big 4x4s.
This is perhaps the ultimate expression of '70s truck culture with
a bit of practicality mixed in. It has been extensively freshened
and serviced so it's ready to enjoy, and we just can't imagine that
there are many F250s nicer than this. Call today!Harwood Motors
always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections
of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
