This truck was an automatic. But since I had trouble with the transmission and a parts truck in a field, I did a four speed conversion.
I have a heavy right foot so I did scatter a rear end last year.
The engine had a bad rod knock so I replaced it with a fresh engine.
Bought this truck because my dad had a 1973 when I was growing up and I was corrupted ever since.
I use this truck as a daily driver, working on my farm and to plow snow.
This is the last of the great work horses from the 70's, out hauls, out plays any of the newer trucks out there today.
Owning this truck is like being in a huge fraternity, those that own or have owned one love to see them on the road.
Good sir, I am in total agreance. Since the purchase of my '79 Ranger XLT, my faith in fords offroad has been affirmed. A bored 400m with B&S built C-6, Superlift 6", with 35x17.50 MT's, is undeniably the best off road rig ever.
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