1979 Ford F-150 Styleside Pickup

Description

Ford Tough? Ford’s brochure in ’79 stated, “Ford truck tests at the Arizona Proving Ground totaled more than a million pickup miles last year. Bruising miles of steel-reinforced chuckholes, twist ditches, salt baths, and high-speed durability runs.” The 1973–1981 Ford pickups were heavily reworked with an all-new look, and the grille was totally redesigned for Ford’s 75th anniversary in 1978, mimicking the heavy-duty L-series “Louisville Line” trucks. One of the more notable features was the all new Styleside pickup box, which was billed at the time as the widest in the industry.

This “Built Ford Tough” 1979 F-150 features its original engine, the most powerful available in 1979, the massive 460 cu-in V8, that’s been upgraded for increased performance. The nine-foot pickup box has been replaced with an eight-foot unit and the frame shortened. It’s resprayed in Chrysler Prowler Silver Metallic paint and the cloth and vinyl Custom interior features factory air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, and cruise control. Tough yet comfortable, that’s this 1979 Ford F150.

Highlights

• Three owners from new

• Ford 460 cu-in V8 upgraded with:

  • 1970 429 Cobra jet heads with hardened valve seats

  • Offenhauser dual plane intake manifold

  • Holley 750 cfm dual line carburetor

  • CompCams Xtreme Energy low rpm cam

  • Holley cast aluminum valve covers

• C6 three-speed automatic transmission from TCI (20,000 miles)

• Refinished in Chrysler Prowler Silver Metallic paint (code PSA/YSA)

• Cloth and vinyl Custom interior and bench seat

• General Grabber UHP P255/65R16 tires on Progressive 16x8 wheels

• The chassis number (F15JLEK0630) decodes as:

  • F15 – F-150 two-wheel drive

  • J – V8 460 cu-in 4bbl carburetor

  • L – Michigan Truck assembly plant

• EK0630 – Model Year 1979 production serial number

  • The body tag decodes as:

  • 133 – Wheelbase 133 inches

  • O – Silver Metallic paint (new Prowler Silver Metallic paint)

  • F150 – F150 2WD Pickup

  • DA4 – Custom cab with Styleside pickup box

  • K – Three-speed automatic transmission

  • 16X – Ford rear axle 3.25:1 ratio (now 2.75:1)

  • 06050 – Gross Vehicle Weight in Pounds

  • 1979 – Model Year

  • 86 – Recreation Sales Office

• This 1979 Ford F150 4x2 Styleside Custom is offered with 31,215 miles which is believed to be 131,215 miles based on second owner’s statements; however, the five-digit odometer has rolled over and the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Recent upgrades include:

  • Aftermarket power windows

  • 38 gallon fuel tank

  • Brass radiator

  • Custom exhaust

  • 2:75:1 rear axle gear ratio

  • Aftermarket mirrors with integrated turn signals

• Ford Custom trim package

• AM/FM Stereo radio

• Cruise control

• Power steering

• Sliding rear window

• Tinted glass

• Security lock group

• Ammeter and oil pressure gauges

• Chrome rear bumper

Known Imperfections

• Radio not operational

• Small chip on windshield

• Fuel gauge needs adjustment to reflect upgrade from 19 gallon to 38 gallon tank

Included

• Receipts for upgraded equipment

• Key fob remote for power windows

Ownership History

This 1979 Ford F150 4x2 Styleside Custom was purchased by the third owners in 2010