1978 Ford F100 Ranger/Explorer Newbie
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Well, there are a bunch of Fords here in New Mexico but the F100 is not seen as much. It's pretty much F150, F250's around here. Pretty much the ugly trucks here are not really rusted out - the dry climate makes it nice for that. I just checked craigslist and there are about 8 1978 trucks here right now.
Thanks, quarkdude
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Hello all,
Just found this forum and wanted to share that I own a 1978 Ford F100 Ranger/Explorer. It has the Factory 302 v-8, Manual everything - (no power options), Still has the factory original stripes kit on it - though very weather beaten. It's sort of the orange'ish Red color. Short bed. And 3 on the tree manual transmission. Just seeing what you guys think of what sounds to be a sort of rare truck I guess. I have pictures, just have to wait until I get home to post them up here.
Here are some pics of the truck, just took them today.
Tell me what you think. She's no beauty, but she starts every single time in the summer or the winter. Just a work truck for now.
Just found this forum and wanted to share that I own a 1978 Ford F100 Ranger/Explorer. It has the Factory 302 v-8, Manual everything - (no power options), Still has the factory original stripes kit on it - though very weather beaten. It's sort of the orange'ish Red color. Short bed. And 3 on the tree manual transmission. Just seeing what you guys think of what sounds to be a sort of rare truck I guess. I have pictures, just have to wait until I get home to post them up here.
Here are some pics of the truck, just took them today.
Tell me what you think. She's no beauty, but she starts every single time in the summer or the winter. Just a work truck for now.
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Nice looking truck. Give a good wash to get all the dirt and light mold off. Then use meguiars ultimate compound. Do it by hand, you should be able to restore some luster back into the original paint until you are ready to paint. I tried it on my fender just to see and it brought back most of the shine.
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Wow! When the paint is fresh and the truck all cleaned up, that does look like a rare beast for sure. Great find on the pictures. I wish I still had it, but the money I got from the sell of that one went to buy my grandparents truck, the 1993xlt Supercab 4x4 that I drive now.
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Nice looking truck. Give a good wash to get all the dirt and light mold off. Then use meguiars ultimate compound. Do it by hand, you should be able to restore some luster back into the original paint until you are ready to paint. I tried it on my fender just to see and it brought back most of the shine.
Thanks for the paint restore info '78f350. I unfortunately sold it last year to buy a 1993 F-150xlt supercab 4x4.
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