I am heading to a junk yard tomorrow looking for a rear chrome bumper for my 79 F350, anyone know up to what year- would fit on my 79

Thanks

 

As per some FTE info:

Highboys have a unique frame, not shared with other trucks. Like the F-350
frame, all Highboys have a narrow frame, which is 33.5-inches wide. Fifth
generation (1967-1972) F-series trucks had narrow frames as well. Sixth
generation (1973-1979) F-series trucks had wider 37.5-inch rear frame
rails, except for the 1973-1977.5 Highboy frame and the 1973-1979 F-350
with 139-inch wheelbase. This frame rail width is measured directly
behind the rear bumper, from outside of rail to outside of rail. The F-350
frame was narrowed for duallys. The Highboy frame does not bend to the
left or right (unlike the other F-100, F-150, or F-250 frames), though it
does bend up and down to accommodate the cab.

So looks like you need a F350 specific bumper or get any bumper and the F350 brackets? I do not think a 80's will work due to the top plate curve, take some measurements and good luck.

 

With is the key word. If the OP's F350 is the one pictured in his avatar I do not think it is the 139in wheelbase therefore has the wider frame. I think he has a 4x4, the narrow 139in wheelbase is the 2wd.

 

The only factory Ford bumper that will work from the 1980s on any 1973-1979 is the Chrome Contor bumper, like on my 1981.

The other 1980's bumpers, the sides are too narrow to fit between the bedsides at the bottom and will either rub, or not fit at all.

As for frame widths, check with a measuring tape.

As for aftermarket bumpers, anything goes, just measure twice, and cut once.