I need a farm truck in central KY. Will be looking for a 73-79 F100/F150 or even F250.

What are some engine/transmission/transfer case options to look for or even stay away from. I've seen the full time 4WD trucks and one was listed with a NP230.

Thanks for the tips.

 

for a farm truck if it runs and drives it really dont matter. i have owned 2 highboys with the 203 and i like them both. dont have to get out to lock in the hubs. ya it gets a little worse fuel milage but that dont really bother me. i would say for simplicity sakes if you want a 3/4 ton get a 77 and up truck. better steering better brakes no third driveshaft to worry about. yes the 351/400 does have a bad reputation but hey if it run leave it be. plus if it dies the newer trucks are a better 460 swap truck. good luck on you hunt.

 

http://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/4964109882.html

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4944472279.html

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4956298024.html

 

I say go for that 79..

The high boys are good trucks but the steering problems are overwhelming

 

Is that 76 F150 a highboy? Doesn't say it - he claims to have lifted it.

 

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Here's other ones that just came up:


1977 Ford f150


78f150 supercab 4x4


1979 ford 4x4 f150 and 1989 Jeep yj


1979 ford f-150 short bed 4x4 lifted


1973 f100 4x4

 

My opinion (everybody has one)

Unless you have creek crossings I would not go with anything lifted. Getting stuff in and out of the bed becomes a pain.

Would try to find a super cab. The extra space is nice for keeping chainsaws, chains, and tools you might need. Keeps them out of the bed.

 

This one seems decent to at least take a look at. I'd get rid of the body lift and 37" tires and drop down to 33's or so.

 

No F100, F150 or F350 is a High Boy!

High Boy ~ Enthusiast term for: 1967/76 F250 4WD & 1977 F250 4WD before serial number Y20,001.

High Boys have a 5 or 6 front leaf spring pack, a divorced transfer case and an in-cab fuel tank.

Super Cab introduced in 1974, but there is no High Boy Super Cab...were only available as Regular & Crew Cabs.

1973/77 High Boys were available with Power Assist P/S. There were two different types, Garrison & Bendix. Replacement parts for both are slim & none.

btw: No F100 4WD's after 1976.

 

. It sold before I could get there. I don't think there were many Supercab 4wd made?