I got it from my folks for free because the motor blew. I've been restoring it so the parts I've put into it are mostly stuff that looks like its thinking about breaking or body parts.
The motor blew because fuel got in the oil and it was run like that for 1,500 miles. 15,000 miles later the mail bearings (a week spot in that motor anyway) disintegrated.
Otherwise 150,000 of little easy to fix problems over 18 years and a few amazing feats it accomplished.
The best looking, toughest, all around bad ass trucks ever built, 1973-1979. Can't bust'em.
I have a 78 F-150 with a 351m in it.
Racing trannie, 4x4, the whole 9 yards on this truck and had it my whole life and no problems yet. I must agree they are the best bad ass 4x4 still on the road.
I have a 1979 Ford, I've had it for one year and it has taken everything that I have dished out. It really surprised me and it still runs strong.
73-79 Ford Trucks: Best trucks ever made.
I have a 79' F-150 4x4 and have been restoring it for the past 4 years. 20,000 bucks later I have one of the toughest and best looking trucks around not to mention that I could run over any car on the road! Bad ass ford's 4ever.
I have a 1979 Bronco with a 400m c6 np205 dana front Ford 9" rear, is there any better? I thought not!
I have a 1978 F-150 with a 351M and it's the best truck ever. It's durable, reliable and can stand up to anything I put it through. By far the best truck on the road.
Hi:
Just bought a '78 F150 XLT w/351M in it. Awesome truck. A bit tempermental during the morning start, need to pump the gas a bit, but after that, an awesome ride.
It has some rust, but hey, not too bad for 23 years young. Interior is in great shape, and very clean.
It will be a great truck to learn on.
Dave.
Hey,
This is for all the Ford hard-core fans out there: I'm 16 years of age and own a 1979 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, haven't had any troubles with it at all! And still running strong! Me and my Dad are going to strip it right down to the frame and going right back up from there.
Just thought that you should know.
Yours Faithfully,
Michael.
P.S. I got nothing but "BUILT FORD TOUGH!"
I have a 1978 Ford F-150 Custom. The bed is pretty rough, Fords better idea of welding the wheel wells up tight where dirt and moisture cannot escape. That's the only complaint. It has a 351 modified, 4 speed manual, 4x4, 456 differentials. So far it has 574,000 miles with about 150,000 on the second engine that is in it now. Original clutch, original differentials, had original u-joints until about a month ago. Transmission and transfer case never has been touched. So I guess it would have a reason to look a little rough. Mainly been a wood hauling truck since bought new in June of 1978. Hauls 5 to 6 cords of wet pinon wood weighing about 3200 lbs. a cord on a 40 ft goose neck trailer at one time and never bogs at all. A stock half ton truck doing the work that most of todays one ton dually can't. Here is a built ford tough story for you. Its just like the energizer bunny, It keeps going and going.
I own A 1979 F-150 Ranger short box. I got it from my Grandfather when he passed away, and now I have it. Its all stock except the box. It has 140,000 miles on it, I plan to put a 1968 Thunder-bird 429 in it and new paint of the original ford blue. I have never driven anything of a truck as real as this puppy.
I own a 1978 F-150 XLT Lariat with a 351m. It is the best truck I have ever driven. My father bought it new in '78. I've built the motor myself. The 351 has a.509 lift cam with crane roller rockers, a edelbrock manifold and a 650 cfm holley. I had the heads fully done by a local cylinder head shop (vavle job and some mild porting). It has a edelbrock high flow water pump and 16" electric fan. I have a msd 6a ignition and pro billet distributor, blaster coil and 8.5mm plug wires. Exaust runs though a set of hedman hedders and into dual 3 inch pipe with a pair of 2 chamber flowmaster delta force race mufflers. The transmission is a c6 auto with a b&m stage 2 shift kit. I run the truck at the track every once and a while and it will run mid 15's and that is pretty good for a 4100lb. truck. I love that truck best one ever!!
-Casey
Santa Clarita, Ca.
I own a 1978 F-150 4x4 with the 300 six cylinder engine. Was wondering if anyone has any idea why the intake manifolds keep warping and need shaving. That is my only complaint on the truck. I watched my neighbor Bill buy it new in 1978 and always said when he was done with it I would like to buy it. Well 4 years ago he died and his family came over and said their dad wanted me to have this truck.. he only wanted $1600 for it. It only had 58000 original miles on it.. I bought it and never regretted it. Matter of fact, I am selling my newer Dodge because I can fix this old one easier than a new one. And I also painted my old neighbors name on the door by the mirror in his memory. As I ride down the road, I can feel him sitting in it with me. His family likes it when I drive by their farm with it because it makes them remember their Dad and Grandpa. Thank you... LLoyd Scheeler.
1973-1979 Ford trucks are tougher than any of the newer ones.
I have a 1976 4x4 and I need a motor for it do you know where I can get one.
I just got a 78 F-150 Ranger from a friend of mine for free. Ever since I've been putting money into it to get it road ready. I could use anyones advice dealing with this..
Genebrooks@hotmail.com.