Bring Home a 1978 Ford F-100 Southern Belle

Southerners have a reputation for being extra hospitable, as well as loving and taking good care of trucks like they’re part of the family. That’s the case of this two-owner 1978 F-100 southern belle.

This ’78 lived the majority of its life in Georgia with the original owner, until he sold it to a family friend back in 2012. The new owner did a little bit of work to get it just right, installing a new exhaust, wheels, tires, brakes, billet grille, and giving it a respray to improve its looks.

The F-100 Ranger is a well-optioned truck to begin with, with power-steering and brakes, air conditioning, the convenience group package, and a 351 Windsor backed up by an automatic transmission. Overall, it’s a nice little package for someone looking for a weekend cruiser belle.

Despite the work that’s been done to it, this truck has obviously lived a pretty sweet life. Its Southern roots (away from the salt air) have served to keep it from rotting, and the original interior is proof that somebody loved it for a long time, and that’s what we like to call; southern hospitality!

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

You can follow along with his builds and various automotive shenanigans on Instagram: @bfoote.