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Ranger 4X4 Restored 460 4-Spd SWB Lifted Mud Built Runs & Drives Flawless VIDEO

Make: Ford
Model: F-150
Type: Crew Cab Pickup
Trim: Ranger
Year: 1978
Mileage: 970
VIN: F15BLAK7332
Color: Custom
Engine: 460
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: 4WD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Ocala, Florida, United States

1978 Ford F-150 Ranger Additional Info:

Up for saleis a restored 1978 Ford F-150 Ranger 4X4 short wheel base pick-up truck. This beauty is powered by a fresh 460cid motor backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. The truck has had a TON of money spent on her (I have a file full of receipts) andalthoughshe was built to be driven and enjoyed she seems to draw a crowd whenever and wherever she is parked. She starts with just a tap of the key and runs, drives, steers and stops like she were new.This truckhas NOT been beaten or"mudded" although she is certainly capable, just a nice clean and maintained driver. Have a look at the video clip (link listed below). These arejust some of the new and/or replaced items:

Drivetrain:

.30 over460cid BBF with 429cid ported heads, 10.5:1 pistons, new roller cam, roller rockers, Edelbrock intake and Demon 850cfm carb, new electronic ignition system and long tube headers with new high volume oil pump, water pump, electric fuel pump, 4 core aluminum radiator, thermostat controlled electric cooling fans. New clutch and flywheel, driveshaft, coil springs, shocks, bushings and steering stabilizer. New fuel tank with new lines, filters and electronic fuel pump with regulator. New front and rearbrakes, new body bushings,new radius, strut and pitmanarms, new 35X12.5 Super Swamper tires fitted on new Eagle wheels with less than 1000 miles on them, new exhaust front to back with "glass pack" style mufflers, the list goes on and on....

Body:

The truck is 99% rust free and the cab corners, floors and firewall are almost PERFECT and solid. The fenders, doors, bed, tailgate and hood are also close to perfect only showing only minor issues. The truck has had new spray-in bed liner and dual roll-bar with driving lights installed, custom 2 tone metallic forest green with pepper grey metallic paint with orange pin-stripping, new tinted windshield with all new weather-stripping, window felts and rubbers, new upholstery, new carpet, new headliner, custom gauge cluster with Auto-Meter gauges including water temp, oil pressure, fuel level, voltage and speedometer (all function perfect). Pioneer am/fm CD player with new door speakers, etc, the list goes on and on....

This truck can be driven daily if you choose to do so as all of the lights, wipers, gauges, turn signals, license plate lights, stereo, work as they should. The two things I know will need to be addressed at some point is the starter is not going to last very much longer due to the high compression of the engine. The truck really needs to have a high-torque mini starter installed but I didn't want to make that investment until this one stops working. It may last several more years but I figured its worth mentioning.The other thing that can be addressed at some point is there is a seal in the transfer case that needs to be replaced due to a small leak. Its nothing bad, maybe a drop or two a day but I figured its worth mentioning as well.

Please note, this truck is NOT a trailer queen or a show truck although she is absolutely nicer than99% of themout there. The paint is starting to show its age and although it still looks great as you can see in the photos, it has its share of small dings, minor scratches, several bug splatters, a few stone chips and the occasional drop of tree sap. If you wanted the truck to be perfect, a paint job would be in order at somepoint in her future although absolutely not necessary by any means.

Walk around video clip: (you may need to copy and paste into your search engine)

https://youtu.be/HJftnHoUBpA

I have done my best to describe the truck to the best of my abilities however it is 100% your responsibility to do your own homework, ask questions, request any additional pictures or better yet, come inspect the truck yourself in person. I absolutely encourage you to look the truck over before you decide to place a bidbecause all sales are considered final and binding. Additionally, this truck is being sold "as is" and "where is" with absolutely no warrentee expressed or implied. Please have your funds in place BEFORE you bid and if you have a feedback score of ten (10) or less then you must contact me before you bid. I will require a $1000. deposit through PayPal withing 24 hours of the auction ending and the balance to be paid in CASH or direct wire transfer in no longer than seven (7) days from auctions end.

Thanks for looking and good luck if you choose to place a bid as she will not disappoint. The truck is located at my home in Ocala, Florida. Feel free to fly in and drive her home although bring your gas card, you're gunna need it. :-)