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are pictures of Ford's 1979 Official "Pace" Truck for
the Indianapolis 500 track. These are rare trucks today. Few are
left. Ford's own 1979 product brochure does not even mention this
optional package. Some people have sent me some pictures to share
more information and restoration help. I would be interested in
adding any pics or information you may have! Please
contact me.
These photos
above were sent to me courtesy of Steve M. of his own Pace Truck.
This is an excellent example, because it still retains the original
factory roll bar and Ford wheels.
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(These
two photos above were sent to me courtesy of Chuck from
TN. The interior shot is great because it shows what looks
like to be special trim on the instrument panel and the
seats. Also the special Ford steering wheel. Thanks Chuck
!)
"The
truck has a 302 with automatic showing 74,000 miles. The
raised outline of the "Official Truck" decal is
still visible on the doors. From what I could tell,
most of the removed trim pieces and park lamps are
laying in the bed of the truck. The tailgate has major
damage as you can see in the photo."
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These pictures
and the ad above were offered by gracious permission of other
websites.
In 1995 Ford
used a Lightning to be the official truck of the Indianapolis
Speedway again.
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