Pave441

That's a sharp looking truck. I have a blue one that I am working on. I need to get a chrome rear bumper.

AlbertaF150

Thanks! I am getting ready to do some more work on the interior - install the factory CB radio, Ford digital AM clock radio and paint the dash. I also have the fog light switch and locking hood release to install.

Do you want the standard chrome bumper or the chrome rear step bumper? The latter factory bumper is tough to find - lots of reproduction ones that don't quite look the same...

A942533`

Incredible!

bsj711

I had a 1978 I bought it brand new in 78 and it was that green color they called it metallic Jade

TMats

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This. Absitively, posolutely drop dead gorgeous

Manuellabour247

I love this style of truck. The only thing I don't like about your's is the square headlights. I prefer the rounds, but that's because my first truck was a 75. Lol. Beautiful truck in every aspect though. Kudos for the patience to do it right and not quick job it.

AlbertaF150

Thank you for your comments - I too liked the round headlights - I remember when Ford switched in '78 and it took me awhile to get used to it, especially the bigger grill. I like the '77 front end the best.


I spent the winter locating and refurbishing the factory white spoke rims. I then mounted some new 31 x 10.50 BFG All Terrains on them.


Don't get me wrong, I like the look of the 33's but you really notice the effect they have on the overall drivability if the truck. It wanders and takes more effort to stop. My steering and brakes are all new so it is likely a combination of the wider/larger tires and the design of the older vehicle.


I will post some pictures of the new tires/rims later this week.


Thanks again for your comments!

Flags

I wonder if I own the truck the replacement tail gate came from? I have a 1978 F-150 4x4 with that same paint scheme and it has been missing the tailgate as long as I have owned it. LOL

79F2504X4

Very nice truck.
I bet you get a lot of people staring at your truck when you go down the road

Pave441

Sorry took so long to reply been away from my pc. I would like to find one like the one you have on your truck. At this time I have a painted step bumper.