1979 Ford F250 4X4  Metallic Gray

VIN: F26SLEJ1735

Lift and propulsion.  Two of the elements necessary for flight, right?  This truck will never be able to soar through the sky but it has plenty of lift and a whole lot of propulsion.  The cab and front clip are basic 1979 genuine Ford pickup stuff;  the bed is a custom adaptation of a later model bed.  It sits on F350 suspension and 33" tires and is powered by a high compression 400 c.i. motor (ahhh!..there's the propulsion, huh?) that has been modified for performance and for looks.  As if it is not enough of an attention-getting device when it is sitting still, it really rumbles when it is running.  It looks good AND it sounds good.  It is a little bit of a climb to get into the driver's seat but the view from up there is great.  Bump the key and it rumbles to life.  Pop it into gear and of you go.  It's worth the climb.

 

Engine:  Numbers matching big block 400 ci engine, modified, fresh rebuild with cam, Holley 650 cfm dual inlet carburetor, chrome large case alternator, Edelbrock manifold, chrome and aluminum dress-ups

 

Transmission:  C6 automatic with shift kit and stall converter, Lokal shifter, Autometer programmable tach and shift light

 

Rear end/suspension: F350 suspension, Strange axles front and rear, 4:13 gears front differential, 4:11 gears with Detroit locker in the rear, double rear shocks, double damper shocks on steering, lock-out front hubs

 

Exhaust: dual, headers with Flowmasters, 3” pipe, chrome exhaust tips

 

Body: shortened frame w/custom step side bed, custom rear bumper and hitch, 56 Ford F100 taillights, new windshield, stainless vent shades, NOS front clip, tinted sliding back glass, bed mounted 12 gallon fuel cell

Tires: 33x 12.5R16.5LT M/S

 

Interior: custom padded dash, billet rear view mirror, 6 point safety harnesses, tilt column, intermittent wipers, power steering