1978 Ford F150 Ranger XLT 4X4 ONE OWNER BARNFIND, SURVIVOR, AC, STRONG 400 V8

Description for Ford F-150 1978

1978 Ford F150 Ranger XLT ORIGINAL SURVIVOR, STRONG REFRESHED ORIGINAL 400 V8, AC CAB 1978 F150 RANGER XLT 4WD "HIGHBOY" - 400 V8 AUTO, ONE OWNER ORIGINAL SURVIVOR 114K MILES, PATINA SHOP TRUCK - BAD ASS STRONG ORIGINAL 400 V8, ORIGINAL PAINT, ORIGINAL EXTERIOR & INTERIOR, NEAR MINT, COLD A/C CAB. 1978 F150 RANGER XLT 4WD "HIGHBOY" - 400 V8 AUTO, ONE OWNER ORIGINAL SURVIVOR 114K MILES, PATINA SHOP TRUCK - BAD ASS STRONG ORIGINAL 400 V8, ORIGINAL PAINT, ORIGINAL EXTERIOR & INTERIOR, NEAR MINT, COLD A/C CAB.

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General Description

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The general condition of this 1978 Ford F150 Ranger XLT Highboy is amazing!! NOW, before y'all go sayin' this isn't a TRUE Highboy. You are CORRECT! This is not necessarily a TRUE Highboy (which are actually pre 1977.5 F250's 4WD Trucks with a divorced transfer case, blah, blah, blah), but this truck emulates everything that the look & feel of a true Highboy does. This F150 Ranger XLT 4WD exudes the BAD ASS look and feel of any "true" Highboy. This is a one-owner patina hot rod shop truck that has been METICULOUSLY cared for as you will see in the photos and video! It is plain to see that it was never abused, and this Highboy is a very nice truck! Nearly everything is original to this truck (some has been reconditioned or refreshed, but it all was original to this truck); the motor, the body, the chrome, the moldings, the interior, the trim... Everything except the carpet and seat upholstery is original to the truck. We left it all on the truck and only refreshed/restored what was needed like deoxidize the original paint, clean the seat and the carpet.

It has an AMAZING ORIGINAL 400 V8 with ONLY 114K ORIGINAL MILES! Being meticulously maintained, it starts from stone cold immediately and has TONS of power! The undercarriage is smooth & black, It is so clean (SEE PICTURES BELOW). It has smooth original paint that has a wonderful patina that shows great care. There are only a few imperfections that are only noticeable from a close distance. The curb appeal is FREAKING AWESOME! On the inside the seats are refreshed upholstery and the door panels are in excellent original condition. The dash is solid with one or two minor cracks. The original carpet was replaced with fresh deep brown carpet. This is a truck that has been maintained in a meticulous condition to drive and enjoy. It has SO MUCH POWER, and is a thrill to drive!! Be sure to see the takeoff & walk around video below! The video is below, but here is a quick link to it for mobile devices. 1978 Ford F150 Ranger XLT Highboy with 400 V8 Automatic, One Owner ORIGINAL SURVIVOR Hot Rod Shop Truck Video NOTE: If viewing this from eBay Mobile App, double click the video link. This page has a TON of images so the page may load slow. Thanks for your patience. ENJOY!!

• VIN: F14HRCG3073
• 114K ORIGINAL Miles On The Odometer
• ONE OWNER
• 400 V8 MONSTER
• Automatic Transmission
• ORIGINAL MOTOR *Refreshed & Tuned*
• COLD A/C Cab
• Engine Runs SUPER STRONG
• Smooth Shifting Automatic Transmission
• 33" BFG Tires
• Rare 16" Beautiful Turbine Wheels
• Clean SOLID Black Undercarriage
• Smooth & Gorgeous Patina Paint
• Near Mint Interior
• Meticulous Clean Engine Compartment
• See photos

Mechanical Description

This '78 F150 Ranger XLT runs AMAZING! The ORIGINAL 400 V8 engine starts and rumbles to life instantly from stone cold. The engine along with the transmission are in great condition. There is 114K ORIGINAL miles on the odometer, motor & body. This 1978 F150 Ranger XLT "Highboy" is ready to go! The mechanical is in EXCELLENT CONDITION. Ready to customize even further with high performance additions of your liking (Holley Sniper EFI, Headers, etc.) The 400 V8 starts right up after sitting for months at a time and drives VERY strong. Everything from the engine back to the rear differential has been tuned recently. The engine along with the transmission have gone under full Pre-Purchase Inspection by a professional mechanic and has been tuned to perform as strong as possible. The compression is 128-132psi on every cylinder, and the oil pressure is a solid 45-60 psi (500-2500 RPM). It starts, runs, and drives STRONG.

RARE 16" Turbine Alloy wheels look AWESOME with the 33" BFG tires have 50% tread but are in good condition. The truck sounds great and runs strong! It has tons of POWER. Everything appears to work nicely. The A/C works but can be retrofitted by our shop as we are a Vintage Air Reseller/Installer (Call 801-839-4224 for details). This Highboy dominates any road, on or off. As with all used cars no express warranties are implied. Do yourself a favor and have an inspection done to give you that piece of mind that the car is all there. As this vehicle deserves a personal touch, please call us for any questions regarding this rare gem. 801-839-4224

Exterior Description

The exterior of this truck is beautiful original paint that has an amazing patina and the burnt orange color is a head turner. There are ZERO rust/rot issues on this truck. It is 100% original solid Ford Steel top to bottom, front to back. It is certain to draw the attention of everyone who sees it. It constantly gets compliments EVERY time we take it out for a drive. The undercarriage is solid and SPOTLESS black! (SEE PICTURES BELOW) It has a beautiful patina paint as you can tell in the photos with only some SUPER MINOR imperfections typical of vehicle that has been driven. However, these imperfections are NOT typical of a vehicle of this age. It should look much more used and abused.

As you can see in the picture the dark orange has been gently worn through to the underlying ORIGINAL primer coat giving it a wonderful natural patina. These little imperfections are only noticeable from close up, but actually are what make the patina so beautiful. It has been carefully maintained, and there is no evidence of any body damage anywhere. The front grille looks very nice and is original. This Highboy is SO nice, yet you wont be afraid to drive and enjoy it everyday. The bed is smooth and in nice condition with a new spray-in bedliner. As this vehicle deserves a personal touch, please call us for any questions regarding this rare gem. 801-839-4224

Interior Description

The inside is in near spotless condition and LOOKS AMAZING!! It has the feel of an original condition Ford Truck with original seat covered in new period correct upholstery. As you can see in the picture below, the DEEP BROWN carpet floor is brand new and looks awesome. The overall interior feel is beautiful, and the door panels are original with light surface wear, but nothing at all major.

Everything works (wipers, lights, etc.) as is evidenced by the video below. No smoking is evident. Again, this is a mild custom restore, but yet it still has that original look. As this vehicle deserves a personal touch, please call us for any questions regarding this rare gem. 801-839-4224

Video Content

Here is a quick video of the walk through, and starting the engine from stone cold. The engine idles nicely and the exhausts rumble low and sharp. If you have bass, turn it up! It sounds awesome! The video is below, but here is a quick link to it for mobile devices. 1978 Ford F150 Ranger XLT Highboy with 400 V8 Hot Rod Shop Truck Video

Photo Gallery

They say a photo is worth a thousand words. Well, here are over 80 high-res images of this amazing car. They just saved me 80,000 words.

Full Terms & Conditions

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Fee and Tax Information: All Utah residents will pay state sales tax and a $350 Processing Fee. Sales Tax only applies to Utah Residents ONLY! Out of State customers only pay: $350 Processing Fee. All sales are subject to the $350.00 Processing fee.

PAYPAL IS FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS ONLY. We do not apply the $500 deposit toward the purchase price of the car nor accept full payments through PayPal. Once full payment is made, the $500 PayPal deposit gets refunded. ALL "BUY IT NOW" PRICES LISTED ARE FOR CASH BUYERS OR IF CUSTOMERS ARRANGE THEIR OWN FINANCING.

IF YOU WIN THE AUCTION OR CLICK BUY IT NOW, YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR. If you decide to pick the vehicle up locally, the full $500 PayPal deposit must be received prior to your arrival.

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Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. The $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 3 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 2002 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. If the full payment is not received within the allotted time, or the buyer decides to not complete the transaction for whatever reason, we reserve the right to keep the security deposit.

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This vehicle is being sold as is, where it is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. In either case, The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer?s request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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