What if Ford built a Raptor in the 80's? - 1985 Raptor

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5:34p, 5/26/26

AG

Anyone else watching this guy? He's building a marketing rig for Ford Performance. This is a fun one to keep track of.

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5:56p, 5/26/26

AG

Like this?

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7:55a, 5/28/26

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It would have a 185 hp 351 in it and run the quarter in 18 seconds flat.

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In reply to lb3 • 8:13a, 5/28/26

AG

18 seconds is a bit generous tbh

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1:01p, 5/28/26

AG

So... This truck?

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In reply to lb3 • 7:34a, 5/29/26

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lb3 said:
It would have a 185 hp 351 in it and run the quarter in 18 seconds flat.

Don't forget the 4.7 mile wide turning radius. You can't have a legit 80's truck unless you have to start turning last Sunday to make it.

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8:07a, 5/29/26

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And the engine would almost stall and the radio volume would momentarily drop as you turn on those big KC lights on the roof.

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In reply to lb3 • 10:40a, 5/29/26

lb3 said:
It would have a 185 hp 351 in it and run the quarter in 18 seconds flat.

I have tremendous nostalgia for the 80's, but it was not a bright spot for automotive performance.

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3:41p, 5/29/26

Had an '80's F-150 with an extended cab, red vinyl seats, vent windows, a manual transmission, dual gas tanks, and that venerable inline-6 engine. It smelled like Copenhagen, stale beer, and freedom!

Damn I miss that truck...

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