Interestingly enough, my brother bought one new in 79. Top of the line everything. Lariat XLT F-150, 460 cid V-8, 4 bbl carb, Cruisomatic transmission, cruise control, power steering and brakes, no power windows or door locks as they weren't offered yet, four tone Dark and Light Jade Green paint, chrome everything. It is missing the large rub strips on the front bumper, and it had an AM/FM only radio, now a Panasonic or Pioneer.
He had a hydraulic dump kit installed on the bed when it was new. So it will dump it's load without having to shovel it out. :yes:
He is in his seventies and not doing any of the mechanics on it any longer. And it recently burned up it's wiring harness under the hood. He is having the harness rebuilt by a local shop. And should be finished this week. They are waiting on some parts from an antique car supplier. Heck, I remember when that truck was new. I went with him when he ordered it, and picked it up from the dealer. Seems like yesterday.
Magnificient piece of machinery. It only gets about 10-12 mpg. Goes like scat :shock: . I think it has about 75K miles on the clock at the moment. :beer:
