For your Truck Thursday viewing pleasure, I’d like to present to you my nomination for induction into the Orange Car Appreciation Society. This is a gorgeous 1979 F-150 Custom.
From the ad:
- Original 460 motor, gas shocks. Original Holley Carburetor completely rebuilt – just installed.
- Exhaust installed in 2000. 3″ stainless into a triple flow “meanstreak” muffler. 3″ stainless out the back with chrome tip.
- Original 66 mustang racing orange factory paint
- Interior: original interior tan and black – except brand new black carpet
- Sun roof installed in 1981 – NEVER LEAKED
- Old school CRAGER SS WHEELS installed in 1981
- Tires: Michelin XL RADIAL LT tires. REAR: 31 X 10.5 R 15 LT FRONT: 30 X 9.5 R 15 LT
- XLT with complete CHROME package…includes Diamond plate chrome around bed and diamond plate chrome tool box.
Considering the modifications done to this truck when still relatively new, this truck must have been a looker in its day. This is not my favorite model year, but this particular example is in excellent condition. That orange paint looks great with the chrome, doesn’t it?
Diamond plate isn’t for everyone, and I’m willing to bet there’s some paint damage under those bed rail and tailgate covers, but I like the toolbox. In fact, I think that’s the same toolbox in my F-150. However, I think we can all agree that Cragar wheels look great on old trucks. Growing up, we lived next door to an older couple who owned a truck much like this one, but in a nice two-tone green. Theirs was an F-250, which they used for many years to tow a fifth wheel.
This is another truck that ticks almost all my boxes for a classic car or truck. It has just enough mods to make it stylish, comfortable, and fast. The prices seems a little steep, but considering the condition of the truck, it’s not unreasonable.
What say you? Would you drive this truck? Would you pay what the seller is asking? Let us know in the comments.
[Source: Seattle craigslist]
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