Am I crazy?
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Am I crazy?
Someone had brought a 1978 ford f150 going to put it in a wrecking yard. I offered $300, they took it and gave me the pinkslip. So now I've got a 3rd vehicle in the driveway the ford does run though. Believe it or not it actually passed smog not the best readings but it did pass.
The ford has a 300 6 cyl and is automatic. Im not sure why they were going to take it to the wrecking yard, a running truck that passes smog... But Im glad I saved it from the crusher.
The ford has a 300 6 cyl and is automatic. Im not sure why they were going to take it to the wrecking yard, a running truck that passes smog... But Im glad I saved it from the crusher.
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I guess so "old" and I will admit it is slow, but so far I cant find anything wrong with it. The dash is cracked but that can be expected for something this old. The ignition key goes into the dash though which is kind of cool.
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I think its a 77 instead of 78? its got round lights in front but the door sticker says 7/77 I remember 78's having the square head lights.
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Wow! Even if you drive it for a year and it flames out you've more than ahead with this lucky find.
Maybe you'll come across someone in dire need of a good vehicle, down on their luck and you have the perfect one for them---good Karma that way.
Otherwise parts are still available if needed although you need to be careful---don't wanna spend more in repairs than you paid for the whole thing!
You need to post some photos----I'll bet its not that bad looking.
Maybe you'll come across someone in dire need of a good vehicle, down on their luck and you have the perfect one for them---good Karma that way.
Otherwise parts are still available if needed although you need to be careful---don't wanna spend more in repairs than you paid for the whole thing!
You need to post some photos----I'll bet its not that bad looking.
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But according to the vin number its suppose to have the C6 in it, the numbers on the door are 7/77 and bought it for only $300 so I did hit the jackpot I guess.
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