Vehicle Description
"Built Ford Tough" Ya, sounds a bit clich�, but the fact of the
matter is that classic and vintage Ford trucks are the hottest pick
ups in the collector car arena. They are indeed tough, they possess
an aggressive look, they are reliable, and high quality usable
examples such as the one presented here is driving the classic
truck market upward, and these once common vehicles, are now sought
after from collectors around the globe.
The 1978 Ford F150 4X4 Short Box pick up offered here is a high
quality example the personifies the "Built ford Tough" slogan. The
truck originated from the state of Tennessee and verbal history
indicates 3 owners. The truck always remained intact and in very
usable condition. Approximately 5 years ago this F150 was treated
to a full frame off restoration on all factory steel and finished
in its original, Code 8, Ford Light Blue exterior paint over a
black interior. It is powered by professionally rebuilt, 400 V8
engine fed by Edelbrock 4 Barrel Carb with electric choke, power is
transferred via a fully rebuilt T18 4 speed gearbox paired with a
205 transfer case. Other mechanical highlights at the time of
restoration included: New master cylinder with booster, Ford
Performance valve covers, new hoses, new distributer and wires, new
power steering pump, new radiator core, new brake lines, fuel tank,
fuel lines, shocks...all components have been replaced or
refurbished. The truck also features a 4 inch BDS suspension lift
with coil springs in the front, steering link stabilizer, with all
new bushings throughout the suspension and steering system.
The body on this F150 is rock solid and wonderfully straight
featuring excellent panel fit, professionally applied paint that
shows awesome, sitting tall atop of MT 15 inch aluminum wheels with
new 35 X 12.50 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A meats. The interior as
well has been restored to stock with the exception of upgraded seat
material and sun pro gauges to accurately monitor the rebuilt power
plant. The overall appearance of this F150 is aggressive and the
stance is perfect.
Mechanically, this F150 is excellent in all respects and the
performance is outstanding. This truck is capable of fulfilling any
4X4 enthusiast's needs: show, beach cruising, two track, desert,
dunes, etc. as well as remaining very collectible. Keep it clean or
get it dirty, This 1978 Ford F150 is ready for anything one could
imagine. It is fully sorted and ready for immediate enjoyment.
Documentation includes original owners manual, and a large file of
receipts documenting the work and parts of the restoration.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
