Daddy's "new" truck

I've been looking at trucks for some time now and finally found one I couldn't do without.  I wasn't searching for something with the best gas mileage, all the bells and whistles, or the modern comforts of a new truck.  No, I was looking for something with character.  What we really needed was something to haul lumber around in besides the rack on my GTI that has a 200lb. weight limit.  I think we severely exceeded that a few times during the kitchen remodel.  Since the backyard renovation is our newest self-inflicted endeavor I figured now was the best time to go ahead and pull the trigger.  As I narrowed my search I began to get nostalgic and somewhat fixated on 70's Ford models.  My grandfather had a '72, I remember that truck and it makes me think of simpler times.  Well, here she is, the green hornet..........my "new" 1971 Ford F100 longbed with 82,000 original miles and a 360 cu. in. V-8.

 

^^^I can fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood in the bed of this monster without letting the gate down.  That's a utility vehicle!