'79 Supercab vs '69 Crew Cab
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,937
Likes: 2
From: wyoming
cool deal but lots of work!!
I'm currently doing a 1970 crewcab build. I've pretty much pulled all the axles and transfer case engine tranny and upgrading to parts that are easier to find. upgrading to a dana 44 high pinion for now and dana 60 rear. the dana 60's are not the same. the newer 60's like 1977 have better axles internal compared to the older 60's. I'm going to a 400 ford built up and able to run several different tranny's without much hassle. 205 transfercase married. they are cool trucks but parts are getting hard to find especially when you need one quick. but like mentioned they are getting rare.
Cross-Country
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
Personally I'd stick with the Supercab and the 400 but that's just me. Also Supercabs F150 thru F350 all used the same beefy frame on the 4x4s. So you swap some Dana60s & springs in there and you have the equivalent of an F350!
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
After a bunch of research I think I'll stick with the '79. Imo there is no denying they are a better truck and still very easy to work on. I guess in the end I want the most durable truck even if it is a more common truck. Should be lots of fun fixing up; need to get a 2nd job. Wonder if a body shop would hire me part time?
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
From: DALLAS TX
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Cross-Country
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
I'm not sure about the driveshafts Zaaac. I'm glad to hear you're sticking with the 79, but like I said...that's just me. I never knew that so many would prefer a crewcab over a supercab. I never really cared for the look of the crewcab. As for the swiss cheese frames comment, I've never heard that one before (unless you're referring to rust) 
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 15
From: Costa Mesa, CA
I give you that it looks MUCH better than the 1 in the craigslist add you posted. The 4wd stance and bigger tires take away much of the akward proportion/fugly the longbeds have.
The one pictured still has lame roof clearance lights, new age rims that seem off on old trucks and an overly long wheel base. Take off the nerf bars, step rear bumper and visors on the windows and you'll be much closer to a good looking truck. Oh yeah and swap a 73-75 grill and headlights on to REALLY make it look GOOD!
Now keep in mind all of the above is my opinion, and different opinions on what looks "good" is what keeps us all from having the same truck.
That being said I'll take my short bed all day long before a long bed!!!!!!
Cross-Country
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
That supercab with a shortbed does look pretty good, but I don't generally care for shortbeds. My supercab has a longbed and with a toolbox on it....I think it looks great! Are those fiberglass front fenders?
New User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
The crew would be a nice rig. Look at this one in kelowna bc. Yours could be nice like this bump side. Castanet Classifieds - 1971 F250