Restored F-150, Short Bed! Ford 400ci V8, 4-Speed Manual, PS, PB, Disc, A/C, 4X4

1978 Ford F-150 4X4 Pickup

VIN: F14HRBE7599

Check out this amazing 1978 Ford F-150 4X4 pickup! This F-150 has been beautifully restored and it looks absolutely amazing inside and out! The glossy red paint finish, custom black Interior, 4'' lift, 15'' polished aluminum wheels, BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires, finished bed with a matching spare tire, power retractable side steps, aftermarket headlights, dual exhaust, and polished components all around are sure to turn heads wherever you go! Under the hood sits a Ford 400ci V8 engine with a Holley aluminum intake manifold and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor sitting on top! Power is put to the pavement through a New Process 435 4-Speed manual transmission, New Process 205 transfer case, Ford 9'' rear axle with Posi, and a Dana 44 front axle with an open differential and manual locking hubs! This F-150 drives amazing and it's ready for your next adventure. Cruise this Ford on or off road with ease thanks to the equipped Vintage Air A/C, power brakes (front disc), and power steering!

The custom interior of this '78 F-150 is gorgeous and it's in great condition! Take a look inside to see this Ford sporting bucket seating, black vinyl upholstery throughout, black carpeting, Billet Specialties 3-Point steering wheel, upholstered dashboard, Dakota Digital gauges, Kenwood radio, JL Audio speakers, cup holders, floor shifters, along with floor mats as well! The underside of this Ford also looks great! Take a look underneath to see the nice condition of the frame, floors, bed floors, front and rear axles, driveshafts, transfer case, transmission, engine oil pan, twin I-beam front suspension, leaf spring rear suspension, Headman exhaust headers, along with the new dual exhaust that's fitted with Flowmaster mufflers!

This Ford truck would make a great addition to any garage or collection! Let Vanguard Motor Sales park your dream in your driveway! Visit us at vanguardmotorsales.com or call Tom at 248-974-9513

Mechanics:

Ford 400ci V8 Engine

“400 Modified”

Engine # D7TE - A2B

- Engine Stroke Was Measured Through the Spark Plug Hole at Around 4". That Confirms A 400.

- Vin Pad on Engine Is Totally Blank

- Date Code: 8A9 (Jan/9th/1978)

- Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft and Lifters

- Stock Head Bolts

- Holley Aluminum Intake Manifold

Stock Cylinder Heads

- Casting Date: 2F16 (6/16/1972)

- Single Valve Springs with Dampers

- Viton Style Valve Seals (Upgraded from Stock)

- Scorpion 1.73 Ratio Full Roller Rockers (Aluminum Body)

Holley 4160 4-Barrel Carburetor

- 770 CFM

- Off Road Style Vent Tubes

- Vacuum Secondaries

- Downleg Boosters

- List #: 90770 1424

New Process 435 4-Speed Manual Transmission

Transmission # C - 96391

Transfer Case: New Process 205

- Ford Part #: D7TA7A195AB

- Date: 1/6/1978 (Correct For 1978 Truck)

Front Suspension - Twin I-Beam

Rear Suspension - Leaf Spring

- Front Suspension Has an Aftermarket Coil Spring with Twin Aftermarket Shocks.

- Rear Suspension Has A Factory Style Lift Block and Aftermarket Shocks.

Rear Axle: Ford 9''

- Ratio: Approximately 3.50:1

- Posi

- Casting Date: 9E16

Front Axle: Dana 44

- Ratio: Approximately 3.50:1

- Open Differential

- Manual Locking Hubs

- Date on Ring Gear is Feb/8th/1979

Front Wheels - 15”

Rear Wheels - 15”

Front Tires - 35x12.50R15LT

Rear Tires - 35x12.50R15LT

Front Brakes - Power Disc

Rear Brakes - Power Drum

Power Steering

Vintage Air A/C

Dual Exhaust

- Headman Full Length Headers

- Flowmaster Mufflers

Body:

- Grille is Original

- Body Lines are Straight

- Paint looks Great

- Doors Operate Smoothly

- Retracting Step Sides

- Tailgate Drops Nicely

Interior:

- Door Panels are Clean

- Carpet is Clean

- Upholstered Dashboard

- Aftermarket Gauges

- Custom Upholstery

- Headliner in Good Condition

Underneath:

- Exhaust is New

- 4” Lift

- Welds look Great

- Running Boards in Excellent Condition

- Rockers are Solid

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