Vehicle Description
1970 Ford F100 Short Bed Pickup
"Ford pickups work like trucks, ride like cars. And these '70 Ford
pickups are full of proven better ideas for solid work and a car
like ride. Ford's strong, functional design makes the work easier
and the truck lasts longer. Chassis and sheet metal are designed
for on the job durability and dependability." From the 1970 Ford
truck sales brochure.
For consignment, a 1970 Ford F100 short bed pickup which
substantiates Ford's 1970 claim of "riding like a car" with the
addition of a Coyote V8 under the hood! Back in '70, the best you
could do on an F100 was 255 horsepower with a 390ci V8. At minimum,
the Coyote 5.0 liters churns out 360hp and has potential for much
more.
Exterior
With a canine tucked under the hood, the exterior hides a wolf
under sheep's clothing, looking very much like your average work
truck from 1970. Of course, the 18-inch American Racing Torque
Thrust wheels with 45 series tires are like having dog paws poking
from beneath the wool and hints of illicit intent. But up above,
the Wimbledon White truck looks farm ready, and its Ranger XLT
status puts woodtone inserts in its bright side molding and a
woodtone tailgate panel on its styleside body. Front and rear
chrome bumpers are straight and true and the eggcrate grille is
classically American, vertical and strong with round headlights in
square bezels at its flank. The bed is rhino coated in black and
the solid rear window is topped by a bed light. The metal work,
paint, and emblems are in great shape and imperfections noted
include some general fading and chipping of the black accent paint
around trim and emblems, chipped paint, bubbling, and slight
surface rust under the rocker panel, other spots of bubbling.
Interior
An interior by TMI updates the inside including the stitch
patterned door cards that include a pleated map pocket on each
side. The split bench is a great upgrade as it provides integrated
bolstering and side support in a continuous flow of red leather
with dark thread stitching. With a large red center console added,
there won't be any old school side by side shotgunning in this cab,
but at least you'll both be super comfortable on your individual
sides. A fat sporty steering wheel leads to Dakota Digital
dashboard which retains some of the period that mixes with modern
displays and capabilities. The center of the dash wears Wimbledon
white and houses an AM/FM radio, a retro sound system that plays
through speakers in the center console, and A/C controls. Red loop
carpet covers the floor, and a perforated headliner is above and
would have been standard on the XLT and touted for its sound
absorption.DrivetrainLooking right at home under the hood is a
super clean 5.0 liter Coyote V8, fuel injected and tied to a 6R80
6-speed automatic transmission. Power, and likely lots of it, is
sent to the Ford 9 inch axle out back. To haul those horses in,
power disc brakes are supplied at each wheel, while headers provide
the exhalation process.
Undercarriage
Very clean underneath where the big exhaust system joins by H-pipe
on its way to meet Borla mufflers, then the trail the length of the
truck to exist discreetly behind the quarter panels. The gas tank
is rear mounted with filler in the bed. Suspension here is coil
springs in front and leaf spring, semi-trailing arms and coil-overs
the back. The knuckles and wheel components are free of grease and
debris and surface rust present is mostly reserved for the frame
rails.
Drive-Ability
A cabin more comfortable than just about any 1970 interior provides
the perch for a truck that truly feels like a car on wide 45 series
tires. The exhaust provides a healthy growl and the engine provides
for notable acceleration and the truck handles, stops, and tracks
in stellar fashion. All systems work on the truck and this one is
ready to go! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
This resto-mod has it all! A classic exterior with a muscular
stance, a modernized interior with bells and whistles, and of
course, the venerable Coyote engine howling under the hood. It's
ready for a new den to call home, and someone behind the wheel
who's ready to catch red light prey off guard when the light turns
green. Watch out, Roadrunners!
F10GDG90193
F10-F100 1/2 Ton 2wd
G-302ci 2bbl V8
D-Dallas, TX Assy Plant
G90193-Sequential Unit Number
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