The timeline and plans reflect the owner’s original account.
Ryder’s grandpa and his best friend bought matching new trucks in 1976, one black and one silver. The family Ford had stayed with them ever since. Ryder fell in love with it on his first ride with his grandpa and became involved whenever he could.
A big-block 428 Cobra Jet and upgraded wheels were the changes Ryder listed. He wanted to keep improving it, care for it and keep it in the family. Having grown up with the truck, hearing his grandpa call it his made the connection even stronger.
Read the owner’s original account and build details
Shared by @ryderborg_73
Truck year:
1976
Ownership when this account was shared:
It’s been in the family since 1976.
How the truck came home
My grandpa and his best friend bought matching trucks brand new in ‘76 — one black and one silver.
The memories behind the truck
The first time my grandpa took me for a ride in the truck, I fell in love with it. From that moment on, I’ve been connected to it and involved with it in every way I could.
Build details, in the owner’s words
It’s got a big block 428 Cobra Jet under the hood and upgraded wheels.
Plans at the time of the story
To keep it in great condition, keep making it better, and most importantly — keep it in the family.
More from the owner
This truck means a lot to me because I’ve been around it my whole life, just like my grandpa has. He’s been there for every mile, and now he calls it mine. That makes it even more special — and it means this truck will stay with me forever.
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