Real long flat-bed (& a wheelbase question)
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Anyone know what the wheelbase is on a crew-cab long-bed in 1979? I wouldn't mind knowing the wheelbases on all 79 trucks (including Bronco), but the big one would be helpful at the moment.
Here's the rest of the story- I was thinking of taking a crew-cab frame, modifying to make a standard cab fit, and flat-bedding the rest. I know I could make this work relatively easy (for me, anyway). I just figured if I knew the wheelbase of the long frame, I could compare it to the standard frame to find out how much more bed I'll gain.
I would mainly use the finished product to haul maintenance equipment (larger lawn tractors, mowers, plows, etc.) and construction materials. But, just for the sake of morbid curiosity, if the frame I use is from an F-350 (and I build the bed strong enough), would the finished truck be able to handle the weight of hauling vehicles? It would be cool to use the same truck to haul my Mustang to the drag strip on the weekends as well as going to pick up those Ebay finds I buy all the time.
What do you all think?
Here's the rest of the story- I was thinking of taking a crew-cab frame, modifying to make a standard cab fit, and flat-bedding the rest. I know I could make this work relatively easy (for me, anyway). I just figured if I knew the wheelbase of the long frame, I could compare it to the standard frame to find out how much more bed I'll gain.
I would mainly use the finished product to haul maintenance equipment (larger lawn tractors, mowers, plows, etc.) and construction materials. But, just for the sake of morbid curiosity, if the frame I use is from an F-350 (and I build the bed strong enough), would the finished truck be able to handle the weight of hauling vehicles? It would be cool to use the same truck to haul my Mustang to the drag strip on the weekends as well as going to pick up those Ebay finds I buy all the time.
What do you all think?
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F100-f250 standard cab with 8 ft beds are 133"
F350 standard cab with 8 ft bed is 140"
Brochures are on ebay all the time. I got the 78 and 79 brochures for $5.00.
Lenny
F350 standard cab with 8 ft bed is 140"
Brochures are on ebay all the time. I got the 78 and 79 brochures for $5.00.
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reg. cab/short bed = 117
reg. cab/long bed = 133
super cab/short bed = 139
super cab/long bed = 155
F350 Super Camper Special = 140
F350 cab/chassis = 137, 150, 161, 167
Bronco = 104
reg. cab/long bed = 133
super cab/short bed = 139
super cab/long bed = 155
F350 Super Camper Special = 140
F350 cab/chassis = 137, 150, 161, 167
Bronco = 104
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Thanks for the info everyone. I really appreciate it. The only question remaining is...
Will the long F-350 frame/chassis be able to handle the weight of a car up on the bed?
Will the long F-350 frame/chassis be able to handle the weight of a car up on the bed?
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I would assume that it would. After all, I have seen roll-backs and box trucks with some pretty long frames and they weren't boxed or double-framed. So to answer your question, i think you are ok.
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Thanks for all the help, everyone. It's now official...
THIS PROJECT IS A GO!!!
All I need to do now is decide if I want 2 or 4 wheel drive, and find the appropriate frame. Oh, and a name. All projects in my garage get a name...
THIS PROJECT IS A GO!!!
All I need to do now is decide if I want 2 or 4 wheel drive, and find the appropriate frame. Oh, and a name. All projects in my garage get a name...
Real long flat-bed (& a wheelbase question)
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Pronounced <> Feeter <> slang Feeder.
Why , because you confirmed the project on FTE
And you will be feeding it all sorts of time,money,& parts
"I go to go feeter somemore!"
Pronounced <> Feeter <> slang Feeder.
Why , because you confirmed the project on FTE
And you will be feeding it all sorts of time,money,& parts
"I go to go feeter somemore!"
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