1979 FORD F-150 RANGER PICKUP

OVERVIEW

This 1979 Ford F-150 is powered by an FE big block V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission and dual-range transfer case. Finished in Light Medium Blue over a gray interior, this lifted four-wheel-drive is now offered by the seller with a clear title.

Highlights

• Underwent partial restoration
• Suspension lift kit with Rough Country shock absorbers 
• Power options include steering and front disc brakes 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Ohio

EXTERIOR

• Light Medium Blue paint 
• Long bed 
• Diamond-plate bed caps 
• Chrome wheel arch moldings
• Side steps 
• Dual chrome side mirrors  

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch black wheels 
  • Manual-locking front hubs
• 35 x 12.50 BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Gray cloth and vinyl upholstery
• Bench seat
• Floor-mounted transfer case shifter
• Column-mounted automatic shifter 
• Heater
• Power steering 
• Aftermarket Alpine stereo (inop)
  • AM/FM
  • Cassette player 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 85-mph speedometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 54,296 miles
  • Title reads Not Actual Warning; Odometer Discrepancy

Imperfections 

• Only gauge that is currently operable is the speedometer 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• FE big block V8
  • Four-barrel carburetor 
  • Mickey Thompson finned valve covers
  • Long-tube exhaust headers 

Transmission

• Three-speed automatic 

Transfer Case 

• Dual range 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Suspension lift kit 
• Rough Country shock absorbers 
• Power front disc brakes 
• Single-exit exhaust system

Service History Highlights 

• Work performed in 2023
  • Brakes overhauled
  • Suspension lift kit installed
  • Replaced 
    • Center link
    • Tie rod
    • Tie rod end
    • Drop brackets
    • Axle joints
    • Ball joints
    • Coil spring seats
    • Retainers

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Only gauge that is currently operable is the speedometer
• Minor tear visible on the driver seat 
• Radio does not turn on  

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• Seller is unsure of the current engine displacement