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Aug 17, 2013 | 12:04 PM

#16

fordrealdrive

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From: KCMO

You have what some refer to as a Frankenstein truck. I see a '78-79 supercab 4x4 chassis that has had the married trans/transfer case replaced with a divorced setup. The correct front axle which would be a high pinion d44 or high pinion d60 has been replaced with a low pinion d44 from a highboy .

Aug 17, 2013 | 12:05 PM

#17

brian1080

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From: Near St. Joseph,MO

Yeah, a 79 shouldn't have a divorced t case and sticker is not for an F250. Does your title match your sticker, cuz it's probably not right if it does. Check frame vin.

Aug 17, 2013 | 12:48 PM

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march

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From: Port Orchard Wa

Agree with the others. The cab is from a 79 supercab F150 4X4. Orignal engine was a 351. None of the running gear matches that. Need to find that frame vin to see what it's sitting on.

Aug 17, 2013 | 05:36 PM

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winterkill

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Quote:

Originally Posted by march

Agree with the others. The cab is from a 79 supercab F150 4X4. Orignal engine was a 351. None of the running gear matches that. Need to find that frame vin to see what it's sitting on.

Where can I find the frame vin?

Aug 17, 2013 | 05:52 PM

#20

march

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From: Port Orchard Wa

Borrowed this image from MontanaHighboy
Mine is just forward of the firewall behind the axle. (78 supercab 4x4)

Aug 18, 2013 | 12:44 PM

#21

NumberDummy

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From: Simi Valley, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogue40

You have a newer cab (or door) on an older Highboy.

Or the special order 79 f150 Highboy 8 lug

with extra slim Dana 60.

Might as well have a 390 too.

Impossible. FoMoCo didn't offer F100's or F150's with F250 specific brake/driveline parts, 360/390 cancelled at the end of the 1976 model run.

VIN as printed on Safety Standard Certification Label pictured in post #12:

X14HKEH1496

X14 = F150 4WD Super Cab Pickup.

H = 351M

K = Kansas City MO Assembly Plant.

EH1496 = 1979.

Aug 18, 2013 | 04:04 PM

#22

rogue40

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From: Sedro-Woolley, WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

Impossible. FoMoCo didn't offer F100's or F150's with F250 specific brake/driveline parts, 360/390 cancelled at the end of the 1976 model run.

Yes Bill, I know. Please forgive my vane attempt at humor.

Aug 18, 2013 | 10:25 PM

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keiths78f150

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Hahaha Ol Bill is ALL business.

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Aug 18, 2013 | 11:17 PM

#24

spikinfool05

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is that t-case mount even stock?

Aug 18, 2013 | 11:41 PM

#25

fordrealdrive

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From: KCMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by spikinfool05

is that t-case mount even stock?

The mounts are all stock highboy parts ,"mounted" to a custom tube x-member. Really a trick setup in my opinion.

Aug 19, 2013 | 01:13 PM

#26

wooddyusa

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From: Bancroft, MI

Hey winter kill...I have a bit of a Frankenstein truck myself. In my opinion the previous owners who put it together did a pretty good job. Hopefully yours is put together well too. Nice truck man. Have fun with it!

I never was able to locate a VIN on my frame. I hope to find it when I pull the front clip and get a closer look. I thought I might find one when I had the floor pans out. Didn't happen.

Aug 19, 2013 | 09:57 PM

#27

winterkill

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thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooddyusa

thanks. i think this one was done right also.... i have limited knowledge of the truck but iv found a pretty good group of guys here! i should include a pic of the engine compartment.whoever did the work seemed to know how things worked. my truck has a new super thick radiator retrofitted into it. also a new fuel tank. the bed is fairly new as the mounting bolts are still shiny...... it will be a fun truck to mess with. no plans on rodding it really, i will use to haul firewood and to access some distant hunting ground!!!