If you headed north from Michigan in to Canada, you’d find Dennis Noland cruising in his 1974 Ford Courier. Dennis first saw the Couier when he went with a friend to look at a ’67 Chevy. The truck was sitting in the corner of the yard with an ugly camper on it, and the owner wasn’t interested in selling. A few months later the owner finally decided to part with it.
After putting air in the tires, filing the points, and tossing the camper into his junk pile, Dennis drove it home with lumpy bias ply tires, vintage gasoline, and a big smile. A month later, it was bagged. Since there were no kits available for this truck, Dennis had to make his own parts.
Dennis has made the 1,400-mile round trip to Ohio for Dropt-n-Destroyed, and won RPM Hotrod’s No Shine award. Dennis likes the stock look with 14-inch steelies. After all, it’s a driver, not a trailer queen.
Specifications:
- Wheels: Stock steelies
- Tires: Hercules whitewalls
- Suspension (front): Air Lift Dominator II 2600 ‘bags
- Suspension (rear): Air Lift Dominator II 2600 ‘bags on bars
- Control Arms: Modified stock
- Shocks: Monroe
- Compressor(s): York DC5000 belt-driven
- Air/Hydro Accessories: Two three-gallon tanks
- Frame Mods: Rear notch
- Brakes: Stock drums
- Misc.: Air system completely under bed floor, ’80s Dr. Pepper switch can
- Head Unit: Pyle retro style (to plug the hole in the dash)
- Engine: 1.8L OHC (stock)
- Header/Exhaust: Walker muffler
- Transmission: Four-speed
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About The Author
Growing up, my father always believed that every family needed a truck—there’s just something about having a vehicle capable of hauling anything at a moment’s notice. That philosophy stuck with me, and it’s been the foundation of my lifelong passion for Ford trucks.
While I’m best known for my work with Ford Rangers, I’ve owned a wide variety of Ford trucks over the years—including F-150s, F-250s, F-350s, and even larger rigs like the Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, and a 1982 Ford Econoline Sportsmobile camper van. I’ve used these vehicles for everything from family transportation to towing car trailers and campers, and each one has fueled my love for Ford’s versatility and durability.
I especially enjoy the styling of 1970s and 1980s Ford trucks—the bold designs, rugged presence, and classic charm are timeless. Sharing my passion for Ford trucks, vans, and SUVs with other enthusiasts online brings me a great deal of joy, and it’s why I created Blue Oval Trucks.
This website is dedicated to helping Ford truck enthusiasts explore, learn about, and celebrate these incredible vehicles. While I share my expertise and experiences here, Blue Oval Trucks is an independent enthusiast site and is not affiliated with Ford Motor Company.
