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Boy, do I have questions!
I've started a list of things to learn about the 67-72 F100. I've been scratching around the net trying to gather information and would appreciate feedback here on the forum.
Any information, links, resources would be greatly appreciated.
Let's start with rear bumpers: were they chromed or painted white out of the factory? What were the options for buyers?
Thanks in advance.
Any information, links, resources would be greatly appreciated.
Let's start with rear bumpers: were they chromed or painted white out of the factory? What were the options for buyers?
Thanks in advance.
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I've started a list of things to learn about the 67-72 F100. I've been scratching around the net trying to gather information and would appreciate feedback here on the forum.
Any information, links, resources would be greatly appreciated.
Let's start with rear bumpers: were they chromed or painted white out of the factory? What were the options for buyers?
Any information, links, resources would be greatly appreciated.
Let's start with rear bumpers: were they chromed or painted white out of the factory? What were the options for buyers?
If you did opt for a rear bumper, then you had your choice of the factory contour bumper (white, silver, or chrome), or a dealer-installed aftermarket towing ("dock") bumper.
Since most buyers wanted to, or have the choice to, tow with their trucks, you'll find a heavy 75-lb or more dock bumper on, I figure, more than 80 percent of those trucks equipped with one.
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C4TZ-17906-A .. Styleside Contour Rear Bumper-Primered-6 5/8" high.
C4TZ-17906-B .. Styleside Contour Rear Bumper-Chrome-6 5/8" high.
1964/66 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100 4WD / 1967/72 F100/350 / 1973/77 F250 4WD (High Boys) / 1973/79 F350's on the 140" wheelbase.
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C8TZ-17906-A .. Step Bumper-Painted Argent
1968/72 F100/250 / Retrofit: 1967 F100/250.
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C9TZ-17906-A .. Step Bumper-Chrome
1969/72 F100/250 / Retrofit 1967/68 F100/250.
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1966 was the first year FoMoCo offered a step bumper. But most people opted for aftermarket step bumpers well into the 1970's.
Here on the West Coast, the largest supplier was the Fey Bumper Co., provided dealers with display racks that were usually placed in showrooms.
Most aftermarket step bumpers (there were myriad different types) have the brackets welded on. The extended 'wrap around' version weighed over 100 lbs.
Ford used 4 brackets that were hopeless "weak sisters." A slight tap caused the bumper to sag like an old swaybacked nag.
C4TZ-17906-B .. Styleside Contour Rear Bumper-Chrome-6 5/8" high.
1964/66 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100 4WD / 1967/72 F100/350 / 1973/77 F250 4WD (High Boys) / 1973/79 F350's on the 140" wheelbase.
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C8TZ-17906-A .. Step Bumper-Painted Argent
1968/72 F100/250 / Retrofit: 1967 F100/250.
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C9TZ-17906-A .. Step Bumper-Chrome
1969/72 F100/250 / Retrofit 1967/68 F100/250.
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1966 was the first year FoMoCo offered a step bumper. But most people opted for aftermarket step bumpers well into the 1970's.
Here on the West Coast, the largest supplier was the Fey Bumper Co., provided dealers with display racks that were usually placed in showrooms.
Most aftermarket step bumpers (there were myriad different types) have the brackets welded on. The extended 'wrap around' version weighed over 100 lbs.
Ford used 4 brackets that were hopeless "weak sisters." A slight tap caused the bumper to sag like an old swaybacked nag.
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Nice find! Well preserved original. I recommend purchasing original sales literature to learn the correct features particular to you truck. Here is one.1972 Ford Explorer Bronco Ranchero Pickup Brochure | eBay
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