This 1976 Ford F-150 was acquired by the seller in 1994 and has since undergone extensive modifications and refurbishments, including a repaint in a Harley-Davidson shade of metallic blue. The truck features a replacement 460ci V8 engine equipped with a Demon 850-cfm carburetor, a high-rise intake manifold, and Cobra Jet aluminum heads. Power is delivered through a C6 automatic transmission and a 9″ rear axle with 4.10:1 gears.
The suspension has been updated for improved performance, featuring traction bars along with American Racing Torq Thrust 17″ wheels mounted over front disc and rear drum brakes. The truck rides on Falken Ziex S/TZ tires measuring 235/55 in the front and 285/60 in the rear, mounted on five-lug hubs. Additional features include power steering and CalTracs traction bars for enhanced handling.
Inside the cabin, blue leather front seats are separated by a folding console, complemented by a woodgrain trim and a Hurst T-handle shifter with roll control. The wooden Grant GT steering wheel frames a column-mounted AutoMeter Sport-Comp tachometer with a shift light, alongside the factory instrumentation. Auxiliary gauges for oil pressure and coolant temperature are mounted below the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 18,000 miles, although the total mileage is unknown.
Under the hood, the 460ci V8 breathes through the Demon carburetor atop the high-rise intake manifold and boasts an MSD ignition system along with a serpentine accessory drive setup. Hedman long-tube headers route exhaust gases to a dual exhaust system fitted with Flowmaster mufflers. The C6 three-speed automatic transmission is paired with a 3,000-rpm stall-speed torque converter and a 9″ rear end featuring a Detroit locking differential and 4.10:1 gears.
The exterior has been enhanced with an updated grille, chrome bodyside trim, a sliding rear window, tinted taillight lenses, and a rear roll pan. The pickup bed has been protected with bedliner material, further preserving the truck’s condition.
The door tag confirms this truck as a 1976 F-150 two-wheel-drive pickup built at the Michigan truck plant. Originally, it came with a three-quarter-ton suspension and a 360ci V8 engine. Further decoding reveals the following factory specifications:
– **Wheelbase:** 133″
– **Color:** Yellow Orange (Code Y)
– **Type:** F130 F-150 “Special” three-quarter-ton suspension
– **Body:** AA4 F100/500 body type with black vinyl interior
– **Transmission:** G Three-speed automatic
– **Axle:** 23J Dana Spicer 61 rear with 3.31:1 open differential
– **Power Steering:** Equipped
– **DSO:** 41 Chicago sales district
The VIN on the Illinois title matches the warranty number on the door tag, confirming authenticity. However, the seller notes they have been unable to locate a frame VIN stamp.
Driven approximately 200 miles since completion, this modified dentside F-100 was previously offered on Bring a Trailer in September 2025. It is now available with service records and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name. This truck combines classic styling with performance upgrades, making it a compelling option for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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