The 1979 was the first and only model year in this generation of the F-Series in which the F-350 was available with four-wheel drive. Finished in Light Medium Blue over a newer two-tone blue cloth and vinyl interior, this garage-kept F-350 The rust-free body is wearing the original factory-applied finish of Light Medium Blue (code K). This four-wheel-drive 1979 Ford F-350 Ranger Regular Cab Styleside pickup is powered by the original and rebuilt 400cid V8 backed by the original and rebuilt C-6 three-speed automatic transmission with an NP205 dual-range transfer case. Features include 37-inch Cooper tires, power steering, Vintage Air climate air conditioning, a Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo w/Fosgate Amp, Speakers & Sub., Dakota Digital instrument cluster, Holley Sniper II fuel injection system, FiTech Fuel Injection in-tank electric fuel pumps, Patriot Clippster headers, and a Ron Davis Racing Products aluminum radiator with dual electric fans have been added. Features include chrome bumpers, a cowl-mounted antenna, wheel opening moldings, side steps, a sliding rear window, a Styleside bed, a bed-mounted locking toolbox, dual fuel tanks and exterior cargo tie-down hooks. A set of Dakota Digital RTX gauges have been installed and include an 8,000-rpm tachometer, a 120-mph speedometer, a digital clock, a digital speedometer, and readouts for the fuel level, oil pressure, battery, and coolant temperature. The original 400cid V8 has been rebuilt and bored 0.020 over. During the rebuild process, a new crankshaft, piston set, rings, piston rods, an Isky RV camshaft, roller rockers, and an Edelbrock aluminum intake were installed. Since then, the engine has accrued under 1,000 miles. The engine is backed by the original C-6 three-speed automatic transmission was rebuilt and paired with a Hughes Performance billet torque converter and an NP205 dual-range transfer case. The transmission has less than 3,000 miles since being rebuilt. This Ford is equipped with a solid Dana 60 front axle, a solid Dana 60 rear drive axle, and part-time four-wheel drive. A four-inch Skyjacker Suspensions lift with Rancho shocks and re-arched leaf springs has been installed. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. The dual exhaust system exits behind the rear tires. A set of 17 x 9 Ultra wheels with new Warn manual locking front hubs is wrapped in 37 x 13.50 Cooper Discoverer STT Pro radial tires that were installed in 2020. There are a few dings present on the body and a small dent is present in front of the rear bumper on the driver side. Additionally, the right front fender has a slight ripple in it and a bullet hole is present near the top of the bed on the driver side. HOLLEY SNIPER II WAS JUST INSTALLED ALONG WITH THE RON DAVIS RACING RADIATOR, LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON ALL OF THE OTHER NEW PARTS, EXCEPT TRANSMISSION WHICH HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES.
