1979 Ford F150 Custom review from North America

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I love this truck. I bought it for a work truck because it had a decent body, and 73-79 has always been my favorite body style. Everyone I've talked to say this was the "Golden Era" of Ford trucks.

The Original Engine was a 302, but it got ripped by the other owner for a 351W. Its got a C4 Automatic Transmission, and a 9inch rear.

First off, let me start by saying this isn't a "sissy" truck like they turn out nowadays. You drive it and you know its made to do some work. It rides rough, but you can load it up with twice as much as you can a new 1\2 ton. It isn't the fastest thing around, but for an old Pickup it sure ain't bad. Its got plenty to merge and get into traffic safely. If you keep your foot off of it gas mileage isn't even that bad, about 14 in a mix of city\hwy driving.

Just because it isn't fast doesn't mean it doesn't have power, its got what is lacking from most new trucks, and that's Torque, which is the force that gets loads going.

The only compliant I have is it sucks in the snow and mud. But its only a 2wd so that is to be expected. With some Cinder blocks however, it don't do too bad.

I recommend this truck to anyone who needs a real, reliable, workhorse.