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Jul 16, 2013 | 08:28 AM

#481

1975MudRat

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That brown one on pg 5 is a 76. It has the 76-77 grille with the fender badges means its a 76. Ford put the badges on the cowl in 77. Plus it has a In-Cab tank so I am 99.9% sure it is a Highboy unless someone put in a tank like that.

The red on is not a Highboy its a late 77. Its still a really good lookin truck!

Jul 16, 2013 | 10:49 AM

#482

jas88

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From: Greater Austin, Texas

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KIKKUP, do you, or anyone else know what package that tailgate F O R D trim panel is from!? I've not seen that before, is it rare anyone?

The tailgate itself is indeed for 67-72 trucks, the F-O-R-D bezel you asked about is from a 70-72 with the Ranger package.

Jul 16, 2013 | 02:04 PM

#483

MontanaboyDesigns

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Originally Posted by 1975MudRat

Thanks! Huh. So that 250 badge that's below the dent on the brown rig is a 76? Because mine has the similar badge and it's a 73. The red one I was referring to on 30 is the one halfway down the page with the weird hella lights on the bumper. Both that one and the one on page 5 are similar to mine. The brown one on 5 is the one that he shot from across the street. Basically I'm just trying to figure out what year and model these are because I don't see these kind so much. I don't know if they rusted out easier, or if they made less or what the story is. Mine is a F250 Camper Special with a "custom" badge at the rear. Highboy. I still am in mid-research about her, I don't know much or how many were produced, I just know that I just don't seem to see many around.

Jul 16, 2013 | 03:16 PM

#484

jas88

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So that 250 badge that's below the dent on the brown rig is a 76? Because mine has the similar badge and it's a 73.

The badge in question is not 76-only, it's 73-76. But the grille on the 73-75 is different, so he used the combination of the grille and the badge to deduce it was a 76.

Jul 18, 2013 | 01:52 PM

#485

Yeehaw1

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3 more of mine

Jul 19, 2013 | 06:30 PM

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k_brenner

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I spotted this gem at a building supply yard I was hauling sand to. Chewed the fat with the guy. Original owner f350 bought new in Phoenix. 400/c6/205. Garage kept its whole life. 2" springs 35s on 17s

Jul 19, 2013 | 07:28 PM

#487

Jigger2020

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From: North Bay Ont Canada

HAHAHAHA, he's got a good load on her, WOW, sweet truck K B

Jul 19, 2013 | 11:46 PM

#488

NBC-Steve

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From: San Carlos, CA

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That sure is a sweet looking truck (If I can say so myself.....)

Here's my contribution for the week. Spotted this fine 79 F250 a mile or so from my house. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pix.

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Jul 20, 2013 | 04:37 PM

#489

Jdeshler

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One of our local customers

Jul 20, 2013 | 04:39 PM

#490

Jdeshler

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Originally Posted by k_brenner

Now that thing is sharp

Jul 20, 2013 | 11:07 PM

#491

MontanaboyDesigns

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Yeah that 350 is rad.

Jul 21, 2013 | 06:06 PM

#492

taxreliever77

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Originally Posted by k_brenner

Wow, can't believe he's still working that rig like that. Very cool.

Jul 21, 2013 | 06:40 PM

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kyle1979ford

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Originally Posted by hihosilver0820

and just cause i wanna show it off the reason i bought the 79, this is turning into more of a toy that a daily so thats why i bought the truck.

nice ride! heres mine 2002 gt. just got an exhaust system and thats it.

anyways, back on topic! heres a 79 in my home town. belongs to a little old lady who said her husband bought it brand new. he passed away a while back (late 90s) and it hasnt moved since. it even has the rare and highly sought for push bar on the front. its not for sale.