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Perfect Pickup?
Ask anyone what their favorite Ford truck is, and the responses will obviously vary quite a bit. But to us, they just don't get much better than a 1970s vintage regular cab, short bed, four-wheel-drive Ford. Throw on some blue paint, and you've got perhaps the quintessential truck - and all of that just so happens to describe this 1978 Ford F-150 recently featured at Ford Daily.
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Perfect Stance
After undergoing a frame-off restoration, this 1978 F-150 looks better than new, with an immaculate show-quality paint job and all of the requisite shiny trim pieces. The pickup is also lifted four inches with chrome wheels and 37-inch tires, giving it a truly perfect stance.
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Refurbished Cabin
Inside the cabin, this pickup features a custom bench seat and a newer stereo, which complements the otherwise stock threads and trim. It's also equipped with power steering and power brakes, making it a bit more pleasant to drive around town.
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Big Power
Pop the hood, and you'll find a 460 cubic-inch V8 that's been "fully built," according to the owner, and is backed up by a three-speed automatic transmission. The large engine breathes through a dual exhaust, so we imagine it sounds as good as it looks nestled in the engine bay.
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Pure Perfection
To us, at least, this combination comes together to create what might just be the perfect Ford pickup. There are quite literally no bones to pick here, and this truck's look is something that will never go out of style. And if that doesn't fit the definition of quintessential, well, we don't know what does.
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