Hello everyone, its been a while since I've posted anything on the forum but would like opinions.

I got my first Dent-side about 4 years ago and since then i've owned 10-14 of them. I like to wheel and deal, make a little money, fix a thing here and there and move it or hold onto it for awhile.

I always hold onto one truck and for 3 years I kept my 1977 F150 351M 2wheel drive truck that I painted. But ended up selling it because it was somewhat like having a nice V6 mustang. Everyone wants the 4wd or GT.





I owned this 1978 F150 once and then bought it back later after regretting it.
I bought it from the original owner. Its got 93,000 Original miles, 4 Speed, Powdercoated inner fenders, Front end parts, and engine components.
The negatives on it is not very evident yet but there is small rust starting on the one wheel wheel and bed side. Bubbles that annoy me a lot.
I want to put a leveling kit on it. Would a 2" raise spring in the front be right to level it out? I like how the 1977 Highboy sits better.




























I picked up this 1977 F250 4x4 not long ago. It has 92,000 original miles on a 351M Automatic, Everything works. I like that its a F250 Highboy. It body is pretty solid. Runs great. I love the cab lights and it has a working cargo light.
























So basically would it be worth it to sell the brown truck to put money into the F250 simply because its a "Highboy" with the stance, lights, mirrors that I like? Opinions?

 

Dang... hard choice. I've always liked the looks of the '73-'77 better, and that's a nice highboy, but the '78 is in great condition... I don't think you'll go wrong either way, as long as whichever you get rid of finds a good home.

 

Who says you can't have both?

I also prefer the rounds to the rectangles, so if I was shopping I'd buy the 77. And those mirrors on the highboy are my favorite! But seeing as you own both and want to sell one, I'd sell the highboy I think. Other one is in much better condition, and the 300 is probably more reliable.

If you aren't in such a hurry, why not add the leveling spring and see what you think of the stance afterward?

 

I like the brown 1/2 ton for sure, very clean truck. If you like the HB stance put that same "stance" into the brown truck with a lift kit.

X2 on just own and enjoy both....

 

The F-250 is on Craigslist right now.. right? I thought I'd seen that truck somewhere.

 

And ship it to my house!!!

 

If they were mine I would consider

1* Automatic vs the 4 speed
2* The power steering on the hiboy
3* Which ones a better cruiser on the highway
4* Personal atttachment

I personally like that hiboy

 

Sorry for the double post.

 

There's your answer right there. Nice decision to have, however.

And remember, there's no education in the second kick of a mule.

 

I like the brown 150 it is a very nice truck. how ever the 250 is also nice, its going to be a hard decision for you.

 

What would you guys think the highboy is worth?

 

I'd keep the manual trans/6

 

Also when considering price I'm located in northeast ohio. Where a running driving rust free 2wd truck is 300-4500

 

What size tires are you running on the brown F150? I really like that look.

 

15 inch rim 31x10.5x15
31"