1978 Ford F-100 Custom Styleside 1/2 Ton

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The sixth generation of the Ford F-Series, known as the “dentside Ford,” was produced from 1973 to 1979 and is recognized for its distinctive design changes and features. In 1978, Ford updated the front-end styling by replacing the split grille with a larger single-piece grille that no longer integrated the headlamps or turn signals; instead, the headlamps were placed in outboard housings, with turn signal lamps located beneath them. A new chrome-plated Ford callout adorned the hood above the grille, enhancing its visual appeal.  

The Custom trim level featured round headlamps, while higher trims like the Ranger, Ranger XLT, and Ranger Lariat offered rectangular headlamps with optional chrome bezels and grille inserts. Regular cabs and Ford’s innovative SuperCab were offered, and short and long Styleside or Flairside beds along with engines from the 300 ci-in Six to the 460 cu-in V8. A new four-speed overdrive manual joined the transmission options, and as a sign of the times, a factory 40-channel CB radio was available. As Ford’s brochure stated, “Ford makes it easy to pick a tough pickup.” 

Highlights 

• Well-preserved 1978 F-100 offered from arid west Texas 

• Powered by a 300 cu-in six-cylinder engine with a one-barrel carburetor  

• Three-speed floor-shift automatic transmission  

• 6¾ foot-long Styleside load bed 

• The chassis number (F10BUBC5965) decodes as: 

  • F10 – Two-wheel drive F100 pickup 

  • B – 300 cu-in six-cylinder engine 

  • U – Louisville, Kentucky, final assembly plant 

  • BC596 – Sequential production number 

• The body tag decodes as: 

  • 117 – Wheelbase 117 inches 

  • 8 – Light Blue paint 

  • F100 – F100 2WD Pickup 4650 GVW 

  • 184 – Custom cab with Styleside box 

  • C – Three-speed manual transmission 

  • 13 – Ford rear axle 2.75:1 ratio 

  • 04900 – Gross Vehicle Weight in Pounds 

  • 1978 – Model Year 

  • 23 – Memphis, Tennessee, District Sales Office 

Features 

• Reupholstered interior with a full-width bench seat  

• Tinted windows 

• Grant steering wheel 

• Aftermarket Sanyo AM/FM/Cassette radio 

Known Imperfections 

• This well-preserved 1978 F-100 has the patina and minor imperfections commiserate with a vehicle of this age. 

• "F-O-R-D” letters on hood are missing 

Included 

• New spare tire and tire cover 

 Ownership History 

The arid climate of west Texas has preserved this 1978 Ford F-100 Custom Styleside for at least the last two owners. The previous owner had the truck painted and the interior reupholstered. The consignor acquired this pickup in 2022.