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1979 Ford F-150 “Trusty Rusty”
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“Trusty Rusty”1979 Ford F-150

450 photos documented since 2006 15 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

XLT with following functioning options;
cruise, tilt wheel, R134a A/C, delay wipers, lighting group, factory fog lamp switch, slide out spare tire carrier, ford pushbar, dual fuel tanks, quad front shocks, auxiliary transmission cooler, super cooling radiator, locking glovebox and hood.

added...
Keyless entry with power locks and alarm system, optima battery, cd player kicker L7 10 sub w/orion 600D amp, griffin aluminum super cooling radiator, 92-97 f series wiper arms-modded for 16 inch blades. GM rearview mirror with temp and compass, 94-97 ford f series 3rd brake light.

Many parts have been replaced. — Chris Barrett

Day one vs. today

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1979 Ford F-150 in 2021
1979 Ford F-150 in 2006
2006 2021

Photo history

450 photos across 12 years — drag the dot to travel through this vehicle’s life. Captions are the owner’s; where there isn’t one, the AI caption fills in.

2006

2006

34 photos added — showing 8

1979 Ford F-150 - With new lift 1979 Ford F-150 - Before lift 1979 Ford F-150 - My other ford 77 2wd 1979 Ford F-150 - Oops front view, the passenger side is only an inch from being smashed in by an dirt embankment. 1979 Ford F-150 - Engine block with pistons visible in cylinders. A FRAM oil filter is partially visible. 1979 Ford F-150 - A V8 engine sits on wooden blocks in a garage, surrounded by various automotive parts and storage items. 1979 Ford F-150 - A close-up view of an engine cylinder head, showing its internal components and wear. 1979 Ford F-150 - A V8 engine with blue valve covers and a carburetor is shown in a workshop setting.

2007

29 photos added — showing 8

1979 Ford F-150 - This 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck is shown in a three-quarter front view, parked outdoors with a mountainous landscape behind it. 1979 Ford F-150 - Front view of a 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck parked in a dry, grassy landscape. 1979 Ford F-150 - This pickup truck features a prominent grille and two-tone paint scheme. 1979 Ford F-150 - truck and my car 1979 Ford F-150 - dont use a roto zip for your mothers powerball 1979 Ford F-150 - front tire polished compared with the back one not polished yet 1979 Ford F-150 - A two-tone brown and tan 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck is parked in front of a garage. 1979 Ford F-150 - This 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck is shown in a two-tone brown and tan paint scheme.

2008

6 photos added

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2010

9 photos added — showing 8

1979 Ford F-150 - Multiple vehicles and an ATV are parked inside a garage, with the truck's hood open. 1979 Ford F-150 - Multiple vehicles and parts are stored inside a garage, with a date stamp of 10/11/2010. 1979 Ford F-150 - A 1975 Ford F-150 truck is undergoing maintenance in a garage, with a red car also visible. 1979 Ford F-150 - Engine bay view showing an exposed engine block, likely due to a blown head gasket, with blue valve covers and various hoses and wires. 1979 Ford F-150 - Close-up view of an engine block, showing pistons and an exhaust manifold. The condition suggests internal engine work. 1979 Ford F-150 - Disassembled engine components, including a cylinder head and gasket, are laid out on a floor. 1979 Ford F-150 - Close-up of a damaged engine cylinder head gasket, showing the extent of the mechanical failure. 1979 Ford F-150 - The engine bay of a vehicle, blue valve covers and a prominent brake booster, with a can of WD-40 and a beer can visible.

2011

52 photos added — showing 8

1979 Ford F-150 - A collection of vehicle parts, including mounting brackets and tow hooks, laid out on a concrete surface. 1979 Ford F-150 - A blue Ford tailgate section with chrome trim and an F-O-R-D emblem is shown, with visible rust on its lower edge. 1979 Ford F-150 - thunderbird calipers 1979 Ford F-150 - thunderbird calipers 1979 Ford F-150 - thunderbird calipers 1979 Ford F-150 - thunderbird calipers 1979 Ford F-150 - thunderbird calipers 1979 Ford F-150 - This 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck features a two-tone brown and tan paint scheme and a prominent chrome grille.

2012

126 photos added — showing 8

1979 Ford F-150 - A black metal pushbar with wiring and a light housing is displayed on a concrete surface. 1979 Ford F-150 - This Ford pickup truck has a grille style that matches a 1977 model year. 1979 Ford F-150 - A brown 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck with wooden bed rails is parked in front of a building. 1979 Ford F-150 - The interior of a 1979 Ford F-150 shows a brown dashboard and patterned bench seat. 1979 Ford F-150 - Side view of a 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck with a wooden rack in the bed. 1979 Ford F-150 - This Ford pickup truck features a wooden bed extension and a visible "FORD" tailgate emblem. The year is likely 1977. 1979 Ford F-150 - The interior of a 1979 Ford F-150 shows the dashboard, steering wheel, and seats. 1979 Ford F-150 - Close-up view of a dusty engine bay, a blue air cleaner assembly and various hoses and wiring. The date '08/13/2012' is visible.

2013

71 photos added — showing 8

1979 Ford F-150 - Brake upgrade data table shows various performance metrics for different Ford truck configurations. 1979 Ford F-150 - Engine components are transported in the bed of a pickup truck. 1979 Ford F-150 - New goodies 1979 Ford F-150 - Engine block on a stand in a garage setting, with a Schaeffer's oil drum nearby. 1979 Ford F-150 - Engine block on a stand in a garage with a silver SUV parked behind it. 1979 Ford F-150 - An engine block is shown on a stand in a garage, with a timing dial attached. 1979 Ford F-150 - Close-up view of an engine's timing chain and gears, showing part number D9TE-8A and date stamp 03 16 2013. 1979 Ford F-150 - Engine on stand in front of a 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck.

2014

23 photos added — showing 8

1979 Ford F-150 - Engine bay of a 1979 Ford F-150 shows a chrome air cleaner and brown exterior paint. 1979 Ford F-150 - Close-up of a vehicle's steering column ignition switch assembly and associated wiring. 1979 Ford F-150 - A close-up view of a vehicle's complex wiring harness, showing a lit bulb and various connectors. 1979 Ford F-150 - A complex dashboard wiring harness with many colorful wires and a single illuminated bulb. 1979 Ford F-150 - A close-up view of a vehicle's interior shows a fog lamp switch and the ignition cylinder. 1979 Ford F-150 - Illustration section 130 details fog lamps and related parts for 1973-1979 Ford F100/F350 trucks. 1979 Ford F-150 - This diagram illustrates the assembly of fog lamps and associated components for Ford trucks from 1973 to 1979. 1979 Ford F-150 - This lifted Ford pickup truck features a chrome grille, a black brush guard with auxiliary lights, and a two-tone paint job.

2015

79 photos added — showing 8

1979 Ford F-150 - Super cooler radiator 26.25 wide and 24.25 tall core. Shroud and fan from 76 f250 w/factory 460. 1979 Ford F-150 - Super cooler radiator 26.25 wide and 24.25 tall core. Shroud and fan from 76 f250 w/factory 460. 1979 Ford F-150 - Super cooler radiator 26.25 wide and 24.25 tall core. Shroud and fan from 76 f250 w/factory 460. 1979 Ford F-150 - Close-up view of a vehicle's radiator and fan shroud. 1979 Ford F-150 - No fan 1979 Ford F-150 - No fan 1979 Ford F-150 - The image shows the radiator, fan, and AC compressor in a vehicle's engine compartment. 1979 Ford F-150 - Close-up view of the engine bay of a 1979 Ford F-150, highlighting the radiator and engine parts.

2016

11 photos added — showing 8

1979 Ford F-150 - Close-up of a windshield wiper assembly, with SuperMotors.net logo visible. 1979 Ford F-150 - Windshield wipers and cowl grille detail on a 1979 Ford F-150. 1979 Ford F-150 - Digital display in a vehicle's rearview mirror shows 'NW' and '54'. 1979 Ford F-150 - Front view of a 1979 Ford F-150 showing the windshield and wiper assembly. 1979 Ford F-150 - Close-up view of the windshield wipers and the textured cowl grille on a vehicle. 1979 Ford F-150 - Vehicle parts and fishing rods are laid out on a garage floor, with a partial vehicle visible in the background. 1979 Ford F-150 - Several chrome trim pieces are arranged on a concrete floor, possibly for a vehicle restoration project. 1979 Ford F-150

2017

5 photos added

1979 Ford F-150 1979 Ford F-150 - Side profile of a 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck with a two-tone brown and tan paint scheme. 1979 Ford F-150 - A two-tone Ford pickup truck sits on a dirt path in a grassy, hilly area under a cloudy sky. 1979 Ford F-150 - A 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck is parked on a dirt road with a mountainous landscape in the background. 1979 Ford F-150 - This 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck features a distinctive two-tone brown and tan paint scheme and an elevated stance.

2021

1 photo added

1979 Ford F-150 - 2015 springdale 202qbwe
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