Vehicle Description
You see a lot of mid-70s Ford pickups clattering down the road,
held together with duct tape and a prayer, but once in a while you
run across one that was not only spared the rigors of a full-time
job, but actually lived with someone who treated it as something
special. This 1976 F-100 is still ready, willing, and able to work,
but one look at it will tell you that someone was pretty darned
careful any time he was on the job site.
Code MP White over Light Blue is this truck's original color, and
the finish looks pretty darned good. It's probably an older
respray, but it's got some time on it so it looks appropriate on a
working-class Ford. More than presentable, you'll look forward to
Saturday afternoons giving it a good coat of wax and you'll never
get tired of the compliments you receive at Home Depot. Thanks to a
sporty 6-foot bed and a snug-fitting black vinyl tonneau, it has
what might very well be the world's biggest weatherproof trunk,
perfect for carrying gear or hardware. The Ranger was the
top-of-the-line (remember this is before there was a small truck
called Ranger) and as such it wears a lot of bright trim, including
bright wheel arch moldings, stainless side strips, and an ornate
tailgate, so it really looks dressed up. For hauling, there's a
drop-in bedliner that means you don't have to worry about doing
some work around the house.
The dark blue interior is equally nice and a welcome upgrade over
the sticky original code EB blue vinyl. Like the paint, it has a
period-correct look and remains a welcoming place to hang out and
spend some time. The beautiful blue carpets are another nice
upscale look that works well with the painted white dash. The door
panels are likely original and in very good condition and you can
see a few upscale touches with the burled walnut applique on the
center of the steering wheel. The instrument panel reflects Ford's
fascination with square gauges in the mid-70s, but they're
comprehensive enough to give you a good view of what's going on
under the hood. There's an older AM/FM/cassette stereo in the
middle of the dash, but that appears to be the extent of the
modifications inside the truck.
This one originally came with a G-code 302 cubic inch V8 with a
2-barrel carburetor, but that's no fun in something this big.
Instead, it's now running a strong 351 "Cleveland" V8 that was a
natural fit. It looks factory-fresh with a recent coat of Ford Blue
paint and as many original parts as possible. No goofy chrome air
cleaner, just OEM equipment and detailing that give this truck an
honest appeal and factory-style reliability. You'll also find power
steering and power brakes underneath, which makes this big rig easy
to handle, and there's a lot of recent equipment, including hoses,
ignition components, and master cylinder. A C4 3-speed automatic
transmission feeds sporty 3.70 gears (if the door tag is to be
believed), and a custom dual exhaust system with glasspack-style
mufflers adds a sporty exhaust note. It's also pretty clean
underneath, more proof that this truck was treasured from day one.
Shiny aluminum wheels from a later F-Series wear fat 235/75/15
truck radials that look right in the big fenders.
Big old pickups like this have very low survival rates, but
sometimes a special one shows up and this Ford is one of those
remarkable old trucks that make everyone smile. Call today!