Two Tone Tuesday: 1979 F-250 Highboy Definitely the Cream of the Crop

Tough as nails, this low-mileage custom white and cream 4×4 truck makes us ravenous to ride. 

For this week’s “Two Tone Tuesday,” we found a sixth-generation Ford F-250 that is simply a beautiful truck. In White and Cream, it has a simple and–dare we say–elegant appearance. However, this custom-built 4×4 Highboy is Ford through and through: it is a rugged, high riding rig that can kick some serious ass.

We found the truck for sale at Cool Classic Rides in Oregon. It was once a project truck that was restored by a father and son team. They did an outstanding job with the upgrades, and kept the original ’79 style intact.

The most noticeable change is the lift. The truck got new a Skyjacker lift and shocks, and it now rides on 35 inch Toyo tires with like new alloy wheels. This boosted beast is no garage queen, all modifications were done to keep this killer Ford on the road. And, venture off-road, as well.

It has a 5.8 L V8 under the hood, and is mated to an automatic transmission. And shockingly, only a little over 83,000 on the odometer.

The interior has been redone, and matches the exterior in Cream and White. It has a new steering wheel, and the gauges and dash remain period-correct. The original side steps look cool as ever.

Sixth-generation trucks were notable for their incredible durability, and this truck is a perfect example. It is as tough as it was when it rolled off the line, and the body is in amazing condition. Seriously, these trucks could withstand being hit by meteor!

The truck bed is finished in a matching Rhino liner. It is still a working truck at its core, and this baby can haul and tow without breaking a sweat.

We love this generation of Fords, and this custom Highboy 4×4 has only added to the original with thoughtfully done modifications and period-correct updates.

If you are interested, it is being sold for $17,700 at Cool Custom Rides, a price that is actually very reasonable considering that with the work done this will likely be on the road a long, long time.

What was your favorite Ford truck? Let us know in the comments, or join in the conversation in the Forums.

Photos: Cool Custom Rides

S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

S.J. can be reached at sherryjbry@gmail.com.