- 86,061
- 17,995 overpriced
- Lithia Springs, GA
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- carsforsale.com
Rugged, powerful, and built when trucks were industrial-strength tools, not image machines for guys with insecurity problems, this truck remains an outstanding piece of ford history and a heck of a lot of fun to boot. Obviously this one has been freshened a bit, but that gorgeous white-over-red color combination is how the factory built it and it's gorgeous! The big-rig look of this truck comes from a combination of the heavy-duty truck styling and the straight, clean lines that were a common sight on the back roads and farms of america for two decades. There's a lot of time invested in this big guy, and thanks to easy living down south, there's no signs of major bodywork. The paint is a few years old and not perfect, but given this truck's capabilities, it appears that it has not been used all that aggressively, and the shine it carries is better than anything 1970s paint technology could have managed. All the upscale xlt ranger trim remains in place, including the chrome bumpers, polished stainless grille surround, and the sweeping trim that stretches from nose to tail, neatly framing the red sections of bodywork. There's more of that awesome and tasteful color combination inside, where an original style bench seat gives this truck comfortable accommodations for three. Factory a/c is an unusual option on a '70s pickup (the system needs to be serviced) along with the original am radio that still works as it should. Cruise control buttons mounted on the steering wheel are a uniquely ford feature that was surely ahead of its time, although it's currently not functional (probably due to the engine upgrades). It's not quite the way the factory intended, with a new holley 4-barrel carburetor, aluminum intake manifold, and a flowmaster dual exhaust system deviating from original specifications, and there are a few chrome pieces to help it show off a bit. Underneath, it's cl. Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning
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