BF Exclusive: 1980 Ford F-150 Custom
- Seller: Nathan Y
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Mileage: 79,113 Shown
- Chassis #: F15GPHA3432
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 351 V8
- Transmission: Automatic
When Ford introduced the seventh generation F-150, it was the first full redesign of the series in over 15 years. Previous generations had received mild refreshes, but the 1980 redesign was ground-up. While there are fans of every F-150 generation, this era was particularly popular, and it still has a strong following. This example is said to be a 2-owner survivor, and all the work needed to make it a driver again has already been done. So, if you want to hit the road in this Bullnose, take a closer look and make the seller an offer!
The 79k miles showing on the odometer are believed to be original; unfortunately, there’s no paperwork to verify it. That said, the interior looks as expected for a truck with under 100k miles. It isn’t perfect, but it is usable as is. If you really want to make this truck look new again on the inside, parts are plentiful and reasonably priced. Personally, I’d use it as is!
Under the hood, we find a 156-horsepower 351 2-barrel V8 paired with an automatic transmission. The engine was treated to a full service to get it back on the road, including new plugs, wires, rotor, cap, fresh oil, a new fuel filter, and a carb rebuild. The brakes were also treated to a full service, with a hydraulic master cylinder and brake booster. As you can see in the video above, it starts and idles nicely. The seller notes that the only thing currently not working is the air conditioning system. It’s intact, so at least you have a place to start.
The seller notes that there is some rust on the truck, but it’s isolated to the body. It looks like the worst of it can be found around the rear fenders of the bed. The cab appears to be solid in the corners and other common problem areas. Given the popularity of these trucks, replacement metal is readily available to fix the rust. This looks like the kind of project you can drive while you fix it up more, which is a major plus.
While it might not be a 4×4, this F-150 should make for a great truck for trips to the lumber yard. Get the air conditioning working, and you could even use it as a summertime driver! If you’d love to put this truck back to work, be sure to make the seller an offer. And leave any questions you might have down in the comments section.
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Comments
Needs a Boss 429 and flames on the side with monster truck wheels.
Okay, no more Mr. Nice guy, if you are even remotely looking for a pickup, I ORDER YOU to give Nate the $6750, and be on your way, sheesh, it’s not like trying to cure a disease, it simply doesn’t get any better than this. I know, seemingly strong words from someone that naps all day, but seriously, you can’t go wrong here.
Pretty well equipped for a base trim in 1989. Big V8, automatic, air, radio and tu-tone. Looks straight, too. Don’t pass go. Buy it and put it to use.
Nice truck for the money I already have a 93 F150 two wheel drive or I would consider this one
I drove a 1980 F-100 2WD 300 CI six/automatic. Mine was medium ford blue. What a workoholic!! This one is cool but out of my price range. I would be using this truck for what it was intended. Work! Good luck all!!
These year Ford trucks aren’t as highly sought after, or appreciated as same year Chevy C10 square bodies, but they are still great trucks. This one is very clean for one under 100k miles. Price is about the same as a similar year and condition Chevy truck.
That seems to be a very fair price. Personally I’d slightly prefer the 300 I6 or the 302, just to putter into town for stuff, but heck a 351 is a good mill. Nice interior too. A 2wd long box is great to haul stuff, roomy and low load height.
I remember when these were introduced. Out in these parts there were issues. In it’s commendable efforts to improve mpg, Ford had used thinner body panels, making them more vulnerable to increased damage here in “hail alley.” The frame was also significantly lightened, creating structural weakness in the ’80-81 model years, and along with the new IFS on the 4wd’s, there were problems in the extremely tough environments of the huge coal mines, oil fields, and cattle ranches out here. But in time most of this was resolved, and in the general consumer world, with the higher comfort level and better road manners, this series and those that followed did very well.