Vehicle Description
Just because they're big and burly doesn't mean that heavy-duty
pickups can't also be sophisticated. Take this 1979 Ford F100 4x4
for example. Sure, it's got the goods to go just about anywhere,
but with that lovely two-tone paint scheme and a tasteful,
comfortable interior, it's just as ready for a night on the
town.
Kudos to the owner for sticking with factory-style paint on this
big, burly pickup. The original code OS Medium Blue over Silver
paint would have worked just fine, but the white offers a bit more
contrast and a very elegant look. No, not like a sledgehammer, but
they'll notice the truck then take a closer look, saying to
themselves, "Wow, that's a great-looking pickup!" It helps that the
sheetmetal is in good order and the Ford's rugged looks aren't
compromised by the tasteful paint. It still has big, square
shoulders, enhanced by a black diamond plate rear bumper, oversized
side mirrors, and a sprayed-in bed liner. It's three or four years
old, so there's some use and the goal wasn't a show truck, but from
ten feet away it looks very good indeed. The front bumper is also
painted black, with original chrome grille above it to add some
sparkle. Someone clearly had good taste when this truck was going
together.
Ford's Custom package offers a lot of creature comforts inside the
well-appointed cab. The bench seat is fitted with a blue vinyl seat
cover that's in great condition and surely a replacement piece
installed quite recently. Original door panels are still in great
condition for their age although the carpets are starting to show
some wear. All the original gauges are still doing their thing,
aided by a white-faced Sunpro tach strapped to the steering column.
A smaller diameter Grant GT steering wheel adds some heft, and the
rubber floor mats remind you that trucks in 1979 had not yet been
totally domesticated. The floor shifter manages a 4-speed manual
transmission, while the lever in the center is for the dual-range
transfer case that allows this truck to go just about anywhere. A
Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo has been stuffed into the original dash
where it looks right at home and sounds great, and blue neon under
the dash is a neat change from plain interior lighting.
Motivation comes from a 400 cubic inch V8 that was the workhorse of
the F150 fleet in 1979. More than up to the task of doing some
heavy work, it nevertheless is happy to trundle around town and
rumble down the highway with nary a whisper. The engine bay is
quite neat and clean, suggesting that while this truck can go off
road, it seldom does, and it runs superbly. It's been upgraded with
an Edelbrock intake manifold and 4-barrel carburetor, so it's a bit
more robust than 1979 spec, and power steering and brakes are
welcome additions, especially with those oversized tires. A very
neatly packaged dual exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers
gives it a suitable V8 snarl, and a lift kit makes room for that
butch rolling stock. The chassis is clean and tidy with everything
in good working order, and you can see all the new parts on the
suspension. Polished aluminum wheels have been fitted all around,
along with a set of new 35x12.50-15 General off-road radials.
Big trucks are red hot right now, but if you like to buck the
trends a bit, then perhaps this subtle Ford will appeal to you.
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