| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $19,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
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You see a lot of mid-70s Ford pickups clattering down the roadand#44; held together with duct tape and a prayerand#44; but once in a while you run across one that was not only spared the rigors of a full-time joband#44; but actually lived with someone who treated it as something special. This 1976 F-100 is still readyand#44; willingand#44; and able to workand#44; 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 trucks original colorand#44; and the finish looks pretty darned good. Its probably an older resprayand#44; but its got some time on it so it looks appropriate on a working-class Ford. More than presentableand#44; youll look forward to Saturday afternoons giving it a good coat of wax and youll never get tired of the compliments you receive at Home Depot. Thanks to a sporty 6-foot bed and a snug-fitting black vinyl tonneauand#44; it has what might very well be the worlds biggest weatherproof trunkand#44; 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 trimand#44; including bright wheel arch moldingsand#44; stainless side stripsand#44; and an ornate tailgateand#44; so it really looks dressed up. For haulingand#44; theres a drop-in bedliner that means you dont 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 paintand#44; 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 Fords fascination with square gauges in the mid-70sand#44; but theyre comprehensive enough to give you a good view of whats going on under the hood. Theres an older AM/FM/cassette stereo in the middle of the dashand#44; 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 carburetorand#44; but thats no fun in something this big. Insteadand#44; its 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 cleanerand#44; just OEM equipment and detailing that give this truck an honest appeal and factory-style reliability. Youll also find power steering and power brakes underneathand#44; which makes this big rig easy to handleand#44; and theres a lot of recent equipmentand#44; including hosesand#44; ignition componentsand#44; and master cylinder. A C4 3-speed automatic transmission feeds sporty 3.70 gears (if the door tag is to be believed)and#44; and a custom dual exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers adds a sporty exhaust note. Its also pretty clean underneathand#44; 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 ratesand#44; but sometimes a special one shows up and this Ford is one of those remarkable old trucks that make everyone smile. Call today! |