I was shopping around for some decal kits to restore my Pace truck.....and I googled....and got this thread....it is a small world! My bother Olley filmed this ten years ago as we were kids and having fun.....Now 30 yrs old laughing.....anyways this truck is bad to the bone....in the process of restoring it to factory style and appearance. Thanks!

Sage Scholer

 

Hey, just found your forum....I just purchased a 79 Official Truck last week.
It is a F150 Ranger (package line) 460, Auto, P/S, A/C. Roll Bar, Front Brush Guard.
I also have a 79 Mustang Pace Car (festival decal version) that I purchased in Sept 1979
I am just starting to gather info on this truck, as I have always wanted one to match my Mustang. The truck needs a complete restore, but at least it's all there and very minor rust issues. We are located in southern Indiana, next to Louisville KY. If anyone has any infomation not posted (ie. production numbers, options) please feel free to call me at 812-951-2210 or e-mail: csamuels@prestigeabr.com
Website: swcollisioncenter.com

 

Was this the pace truck that sold on ebay last week? If so, congrats on a great deal for a pace truck that was complete and basically original.

 

Yes.....
I had been looking for one on & off for several years. I bid on the one out of MN on ebay a month or so, but this one appears in better shape. I feel it was a better buy. (glad I didn't win the other one) Right now I just plan on making it a daily driver for our body shop. (to many other projects)

 

Story of the 79 Ford Pace Truck vs. 62 Chevy nova

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Awesome!

 

i think my truck is a indy but im still waiting on ford to verify ill post some pics and you guys tell me if you think i got a good deal for what i paid thanks

 

Ran out of money, space, and time, so if anyone is looking for two 1979 Indy Pace Trucks needing restoration, send me a PM. Both are F150's, one is a 460 and the other a 302.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-for-sale.html

 

Saw one on Ebay awhile ago. Would be pretty cool if you had a '79 Mustang pacecar too.

 

Ok, how rare is this - a 1979 F250 Indy Pace truck?!? I have one, but don't think too many others are out there. I don't think the seller knows what he has, based on the description.

Ford : F-250 - eBay (item 250733817680 end time Dec-04-10 14:48:00 PST)

 

What is the going rate on a truck like this as i am thinking of bidding on the one on ebay right now??

 

I GOT A DEAL ON A 1979 PACE CAR TRUCK SETTING IN A BARN.
IT SAT FOR ABOUT 10YEARS..
THE TRUCK IS VERY VERY CLEAN IT HAS A 460--4BBL--AUTO-AC+-TAPE DECK.
ALL THE LETTERINGON THE DOOR IS IN PERFECT COND..
THE INTER IS ALMOST PERFECT.
MY BUDDY PUT THE TRUCK ON U-TUBE.IF U TYPE IN VATECHBIGGDANNY YOU SEETHE TWO POSTINGS OF THE TRUCK.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE TRUCK IS WORTH.AND HOW MANY WERE MADE..ANY HISTORY AT ALL ABOUT THE TRUCK I WOULD BE GREAT FULL.

 

[quote=indymechanic;7599379]What variety of options were available on the 1979 Indy Track Trucks? Did they come with "tilt steering wheels", "tape players", "cruise control", etc... ? Just how loaded up with options could a guy order one of these trucks? The Track Truck I have is a pretty bare bones version. I'm curious as to what was actually available when ordering a new one. Thanks in advance, indymechanic.[/quoteic

 

TURN off the Caps no need to yell.

 

did u get the truck on ebay.

 

just picked up a 1979 f-150 ford indy pace truck....actually they are support trucks not real pace trucks....solid truck with a factory original 302 cid motor with auto trans and the 1979 pace car style stripeing and interior...doesnt have the lettering on door....according to a marti report 4,225 were produced includeing approx 60 f-250s with this package...most had the big 460 motor..hope to have pics soon..truck will be delivered in a week or so...