This 1979 Ford F-150 Custom has been repainted black and is powered by an overbored 460ci V8 fitted with D0VE cylinder heads as well as a Weiand intake manifold, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, and a custom-fabricated exhaust system. The drivetrain is completed by a three-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a Detroit Truetrac limited-slip rear differential, and the truck has been further modified with Wild Horse front coil springs, Deaver rear leaf springs, 16″ eight-hole alloy wheels, and a gray cloth split bench seat sourced from a 1990s-era Ford. Additional equipment includes manually locking front hubs, power steering, chrome bumpers, a receiver hitch, power-operated locks, and a cabin heater. The seller acquired the truck in 2017 and it now shows 62k miles. This modified Custom F-150 is now offered with a Marti Report, a roll bar, spare suspension parts, a Traxxas R/C truck, and a clean Idaho title in the seller’s name.
Factory-finished in Dark Brown Metallic, the truck was repainted black under previous ownership and the short bed was fitted with an aftermarket tailgate. Additional exterior details include low-mount chrome mirrors, side steps, a spray-on cargo bed liner, a chrome rear step bumper, and a receiver hitch accompanied by both four- and seven-pin trailer hookups. Work following the seller’s acquisition included re-wiring the truck using a Centech kit and replacing both the front and rear bumpers. The windshield and sliding rear window were replaced under previous ownership along with the grille insert, grille trim, and light lenses as well as the headlights and surrounds. .
Polished 16″ eight-hole alloy wheels were installed under current ownership and mounted with 315/75 Dick Cepek Extreme Country tires. Wild Horse front coil springs and Deaver rear leaf springs were also installed, and they provide approximately 4″ of suspension lift. The truck is equipped with power steering and manually locking front hubs as well as power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes. The parking brake is not connected.
A split bench seat sourced from a 1990s-era Ford has been installed, and it is upholstered in patterned gray cloth. The carpeting, door panel inserts, and dash pad have been replaced, and the interior is further appointed with a heater, power locks, and crank-operated windows. Air conditioning was optioned from the factory, however, portions of the system are missing and therefore it does not work. The truck is not equipped with an antenna or stereo.
The steering wheel is mounted on a tilting column and frames an 85-mph speedometer, an ammeter, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 62k miles, approximately 5k of which were added by the seller.
A 460ci V8 was installed in place of the factory 351ci V8 during time with a previous owner. The replacement engine has been overbored and further modified with D0VE cylinder heads, a Weiand intake manifold, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, Hooker exhaust headers, and a custom-fabricated 2.5″ dual exhaust system with a crossover pipe and glasspack mufflers. Work following the seller’s acquisition included replacing the alternator and distributor. The seller reccommends using 92-octane fuel with the modified engine.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a rebuilt three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. A Detroit Truetrac limited-slip differential with 4.11:1 gearing has been installed in the rear axle, which is also fitted with nodular iron front housing. A front axle with 4.10:1 gearing is in place and the driveshafts and body mounts have been replaced.
The Marti Report lists a build date of February 9, 1979, in addition to factory colors, equipment, and options.
A roll bar was previously installed in the cargo bed, and it will accompany the truck along with Deaver front coil springs and rear blocks, which can provide approximately 6″ of suspension lift.
A Traxxas TRX-4 High Trail remotely controlled toy truck is included in the sale. It features a body styled after a 1979 F-150 Ranger XLT as well as 4″ of ground clearance and a 16.8-volt electric motor that drives all four wheels via a two-speed transmission.