Vehicle Description
1976 Ford F100 Short Bed Pickup
The sixth generation F-series Ford pickups were assembled in eight
different plants in the U.S., and at various times were available
with nine engine options. In 1977 the F-series became the best
selling truck in the United States, a title it has held ever since.
Our industrious nation and amber waves of grain required
utilitarian work trucks, even in 1976 and trucks that survived
those hard assignments are now classics.
For consignment, a 1976 Ford F100 short bed pickup with a title
verified 74,777 actual miles. Quintessentially American and simple
in its boxy in its profile, this '76 is a good looking rare find
that hasn't been modified out of originality.
Exterior
Named for the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world where
the players are required to wear white, Wimbledon White is
ironically off white. In dim lighting, the yellow undertones of the
paint are evident but in sunlight, it's all white. The split grille
of the 1976 trucks was slightly revised and black accents around
the headlights, while Ford is spelled out in the gap above. Marker
lights are above the headlights and in 1978, this would be
reversed, and the round headlights would be squared. Our paint here
really shines and is complemented by the black window trim and the
padded side trim that runs the length of the truck and its black
cushion prevents dings. Tail lights lack any trim and sit flush
with the body while the embossed Ford on the tailgate is painted
black. The chrome and metal on the truck are in great shape and the
dog dish hubcaps on the gray painted 15-inch steel wheels look just
right. The bed is clean, unlined and uncovered, and painted in
gleaming body color white. Imperfections include some touched up
blemishes, Bondo air bubbles and roughness through the paint, and
various chips and drips.
Interior
Perfect red molded plastic and vinyl door panels framed in
Wimbledon White provide the proverbial red carpet welcoming you
into the cab. There you'll find a red bench seat with white inserts
with stitched pattern, looking factory fresh and virtually unused.
The steering wheel, the most handled piece in the truck, shows
decent patina in the form of cracking plastic and shares the column
with the shifter and gear indicator, arched over the column behind
a plexiglass window. Keeping with the boxy theme, the dash holds
three square gauges while the center houses the heater controls and
AM radio, which in 1976, was still the resource for music stations.
The remainder of the dash is topped by a red cover and painted
below to match the exterior body. Textured black vinyl floor covers
look new and the white headliner has a dimple or two but is
intact.
Drivetrain
Just a notch below showroom condition is the 300ci inline 6
cylinder engine under the hood. Our consignor states it's been
rebuilt and was originally rated at 101 horsepower, fed fuel by a
1-barrel carburetor and moved through the gears via a C4 3-speed
automatic transmission. A Ford 9" is in the back and houses 3.70
gears while power brakes, disc in front, and drums in the rear, are
employed to slow and stop the truck.
Undercarriage
We find driver quality conditions underneath, generally clean, with
typical surface rust and some grime build up by wheel components.
We note some invasive rust on underside panels and inner rocker
panels and body hangers. On a positive note, we do not see any
leaking fluids. While up on our lift, we do note significant rust
on the door bottoms. A single exhaust meets a stock style muffler
then emits out a tailpipe behind the right rear wheel. Suspension
is composed of radius arm and coil springs up front with leaf
springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
With a push of the pedal, we send a little gas to the 1-barrel,
turn the key, and she starts right up! Along the loop, we find a
comfortable cab with great visibility, decent power if you're not
trying to race, and a smooth rolling chassis. Everything works as
it should but there will be no tunes or talk radio today as the
radio is inoperable.
If this was furniture, they would call it "mid-century" and 1976,
the Bicentennial year, does seem like a long time ago. Here's a
truck that's survived, has some scars that a bit of plastic surgery
can fix. But you can drive it as is and enjoy a truck that shows
very well and does not have the typical small block Chevy
transplant! Hallelujah!
F10BCC29618
F10-F100 2 Wheel Drive
B-300ci 1bbl I6
C-Ontario Truck Assy Plant
C29618-Sequential Unit Number
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