Year differences (crewcab)
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First, this would make a pretty good sticky or FAQ.
Anyway, I searched throught the archives, and didnt find my answer. Although this thread did help, but wasnt specfic enough.
(Please dont admonish me to buy anything right now
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So, what are the differences in a 78 & 79 Crewcab F250 4x4 Ranger XLT.
I know that the rectangular headlights were not on the 78 custom, but that is the limit of my superficial knowledge.
Anyway, I just wondered any specific trim differences, options, etc?
Thanks for any information.
Anyway, I searched throught the archives, and didnt find my answer. Although this thread did help, but wasnt specfic enough.
(Please dont admonish me to buy anything right now
)So, what are the differences in a 78 & 79 Crewcab F250 4x4 Ranger XLT.
I know that the rectangular headlights were not on the 78 custom, but that is the limit of my superficial knowledge.
Anyway, I just wondered any specific trim differences, options, etc?
Thanks for any information.
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Thanks for the prompt response Mil1ion, that is what I thought.
Hey, at least they didnt say rhombus.
I have seen both 78s and 79s with the black tape surround for the headlight buckets.
I think that might be a 78 only thing. Regardless, I would remove it.
One last thing.
Why do some beds have dual gas tanks with doors, and some only have a single gas opening with no door (i.e., the cap is exposed)?
The last truck I looked at has the single exposed cap (it is a 4X4).
We should make those guys take a Geometry course so they would know their figures better
Hey, at least they didnt say rhombus.
I have seen both 78s and 79s with the black tape surround for the headlight buckets.
I think that might be a 78 only thing. Regardless, I would remove it.
One last thing.
Why do some beds have dual gas tanks with doors, and some only have a single gas opening with no door (i.e., the cap is exposed)?
The last truck I looked at has the single exposed cap (it is a 4X4).
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Originally posted by PiPpY
Thanks for the prompt response Mil1ion, that is what I thought.
Hey, at least they didnt say rhombus.
I have seen both 78s and 79s with the black tape surround for the headlight buckets.
I think that might be a 78 only thing. Regardless, I would remove it.
Theblack was semi-gloss paint of I remember right.
The black bezels could be used on practically any trim line.
It was standard on the free-wheeling package.
The 3 available bezels were Silver, Chrome,& black
One last thing.
Why do some beds have dual gas tanks with doors, and some only have a single gas opening with no door (i.e., the cap is exposed)?
All 77-78-79's have fuel doors.
The 73-76 have a flush mount cap
The 72 I know has a stick out cap
Here is a photo of a 78 F-150 4x4.
Look closely and you will see 2 fuel doors.
The last truck I looked at has the single exposed cap (it is a 4X4).
It was either a 77 or had a 77 box on it.
Thanks for the prompt response Mil1ion, that is what I thought.
Hey, at least they didnt say rhombus.
I have seen both 78s and 79s with the black tape surround for the headlight buckets.
I think that might be a 78 only thing. Regardless, I would remove it.
Theblack was semi-gloss paint of I remember right.
The black bezels could be used on practically any trim line.
It was standard on the free-wheeling package.
The 3 available bezels were Silver, Chrome,& black
One last thing.
Why do some beds have dual gas tanks with doors, and some only have a single gas opening with no door (i.e., the cap is exposed)?
All 77-78-79's have fuel doors.
The 73-76 have a flush mount cap
The 72 I know has a stick out cap
Here is a photo of a 78 F-150 4x4.
Look closely and you will see 2 fuel doors.
The last truck I looked at has the single exposed cap (it is a 4X4).
It was either a 77 or had a 77 box on it.
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One last annoying thing I must ask,
On ebay, there is a 77 with dual fuel doors, and there is a 77 with a flush mount cap.
So does that mean the 77 has a 76 bed on it?
My point is that I am trying to find out if the 2wd and 4wd F250s all were the same.
Many thanks Mil1ion.
All 77-78-79's have fuel doors.
The 73-76 have a flush mount cap
The 73-76 have a flush mount cap
So does that mean the 77 has a 76 bed on it?
My point is that I am trying to find out if the 2wd and 4wd F250s all were the same.
Many thanks Mil1ion.
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All the photos of 77 4x4's that I have are of the passenger side.
I have one of a 3d schematic view which shows a fuel door.
2 fuel doors should make it a F150 4x4 then.
An AUX tank wasn't available for the F250 so it would only have ONE fuel door.
I have one of a 3d schematic view which shows a fuel door.
2 fuel doors should make it a F150 4x4 then.
An AUX tank wasn't available for the F250 so it would only have ONE fuel door.
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Thank Dennis, I really appreciate the help!
The trucks I looked at were both supposed to be 79s.
One must have had a 76 bed and one an F-150 bed (dual doors).
Without this board, most of this knowledge would be lost.
Finding a clean original 78 Crewcab 4x4 F250 has proven to be way more difficult than I thought!
Oh well, no hurries, no worries.
The trucks I looked at were both supposed to be 79s.
One must have had a 76 bed and one an F-150 bed (dual doors).
Without this board, most of this knowledge would be lost.
Finding a clean original 78 Crewcab 4x4 F250 has proven to be way more difficult than I thought!
Oh well, no hurries, no worries.
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