1976 ford bicentennial
Post Fiend
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
The package itself isn't considered rare (like only a few made), but they sure aren't seen very often and I have never seen one that I remember. I'd love to see some pics of the truck. One thing for sure though, is to take some detailed pics of the truck so that in the future if you ever need to restore it, you'll have details of the decals. They are not produced anymore and you'd need to get them made.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: San Carlos, CA
That's a good thing! I have yet to see the Bicentennial edition and a eagerly await the photos! By the way welcome to FTE, lots of good folks here to help you with your restoration.
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
Here is a thread with a few pics of what the truck may look like.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l-package.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l-package.html
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From: West Valley City Ut
Hate to say it but I don't think Ford thought long enough about the design options of that model. Will it be worth something some day? Probably, moreso than others just due to being a little different.
I've wondered how long it will be before these trucks as a whole will be considered collectable. They just made so many of em. I already know the fixed up ones turn heads fine, just wonder how long it'd be before they're worth serious cash too.
I've wondered how long it will be before these trucks as a whole will be considered collectable. They just made so many of em. I already know the fixed up ones turn heads fine, just wonder how long it'd be before they're worth serious cash too.
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From: Mississippi
Hate to say it but I don't think Ford thought long enough about the design options of that model. Will it be worth something some day? Probably, moreso than others just due to being a little different.
I've wondered how long it will be before these trucks as a whole will be considered collectable. They just made so many of em. I already know the fixed up ones turn heads fine, just wonder how long it'd be before they're worth serious cash too.
I've wondered how long it will be before these trucks as a whole will be considered collectable. They just made so many of em. I already know the fixed up ones turn heads fine, just wonder how long it'd be before they're worth serious cash too.
Postmaster
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From: Northern and Southern Cal
Haven't caught any F100/150s goin across the block.
I didn't know there was such a thing as the bicentennial F150.
I would buy the shnit out of one if I could, I love it.
Man, keep it original. That is a cool ride.
Post Fiend
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From: Big Sky Country
Nobody will ever love your truck more than you do, trust me, and this becomes painfully obvious on auction/sell day, it's just reality.
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From: Calgary
I don't think collecters who have a vehicle built for them have the same personal attachment to thier vehicles as do us guys who drive, nurture, bleed and sweat on and maintain them til we have them "finished". I don't doubt thier attachment, I just don't think it's the same.
Some people ask me whats the difference?, 78 / 79 looks the same to them. To me though I see my 78 (sept) and I know that it's one of the last trucks Ford made to come with round headlights. Others see their 79s as the first series to have modern lights, but in the last of the older body styles.
To me my truck is priceless, to my brother it's 15-$2500 that he can get for it when I kick. To him his 67 Cougar is priceless, thats why he's had it for 35 years and is rebuilding it again.
This is just an opinion and I hope the guy who bought the bicentenial truck bought it for nostalgic purposes and if its just to flip, well, then I hope he wears it.
Some people ask me whats the difference?, 78 / 79 looks the same to them. To me though I see my 78 (sept) and I know that it's one of the last trucks Ford made to come with round headlights. Others see their 79s as the first series to have modern lights, but in the last of the older body styles.
To me my truck is priceless, to my brother it's 15-$2500 that he can get for it when I kick. To him his 67 Cougar is priceless, thats why he's had it for 35 years and is rebuilding it again.
This is just an opinion and I hope the guy who bought the bicentenial truck bought it for nostalgic purposes and if its just to flip, well, then I hope he wears it.
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From: Stanley, VA
Whenever you attach the word "sentimental" to anything, it can get real expensive real quick......I know!
Right now I've got close to $30K in the Pumpkin and it isn't even ready for paint.
I have a very strong sentimental (keyword, "mental") attachment and I want the best for her.
Resale value has never entered my mind. I do know that if I did sell it I would be very luck if I got close to half of what I will have in it when I'm done.
Eventually, as the available supply of trucks starts to dry up, the prices will go up. I doubt I'll be around to see it though.
Right now I've got close to $30K in the Pumpkin and it isn't even ready for paint.
I have a very strong sentimental (keyword, "mental") attachment and I want the best for her.
Resale value has never entered my mind. I do know that if I did sell it I would be very luck if I got close to half of what I will have in it when I'm done.
Eventually, as the available supply of trucks starts to dry up, the prices will go up. I doubt I'll be around to see it though.
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From: Santa Fe Tx
the highest price i saw a dent go for was 10,500 it was mint all oringinal garage kept it was a 75 390 autimatic. BTW 1975 was the last year for the fe motor unless you have a late 75 its not a 390