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.There is no reason for an F-350 to have a longer wheelbase than a F-100.
I'm guessing the beds are interchangeable but the experts here know better than I.
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I am certainly no expert but I think my 1979 F-350 4x4 with 8' bed is a 133" wheelbase. I think it's the Supercab or Trailer Special that has the longer wheelbase. I have been wrong before though.
There is no reason for an F-350 to have a longer wheelbase than a F-100.
I'm guessing the beds are interchangeable but the experts here know better than I.
Dennis
.There is no reason for an F-350 to have a longer wheelbase than a F-100.
I'm guessing the beds are interchangeable but the experts here know better than I.
Dennis
F-350 with syleside bed. Note the opening where the spare tire goes:
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Originally Posted by VocaTexas
IF the F350 is a two wheel drive and came with a styleside bed, it is a 140" wheelbase. 
Only the following F350's (2WD only) on the 140" wheelbase have the spare tire located within the right quarter panel (bedside):
1973/76 Regular Cab Super Camper Special / 1973/79 Regular Cab Trailer Special / 1977/79 Regular Cab Camper Special.
Ford dropped "Super" after 1976.
All other 1973/79 F350 Styleside pickups (and all F100/250 Stylesides) have the spare tire mounted under the bed at the rear.
Left quarter panel (aka bedside): 1973/76 F100/350 Stylesides have exposed fuel caps / 1977/79 F100/350 Stylesides have fuel doors.
D6TZ-9927840-B (replaced D3TZ-9927840-A) .. Right Styleside Quarter Panel = 1973/79 F100/350 - 8 foot box less cutout for spare tire.
D6TZ-9927840-D (replaced D3TZ-9927840-B & D4TZ-9927840-C) .. Right Styleside Quarter Panel = 1973/79 F350 - 8 box box with cutout for spare tire.
Upper pic: Spare Wheel Carrier (Frame Mounted): 1973/ (1973/79) F250 4WD and F350--EXC 140" W/B
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I stand corrected Great Keeper of Numbers. I'll have to file this away in my memory bank (she ain't what she used to be).
There's your answer, Thomas. As always, Bill's knowledge and experience trumps the rest of us. We'd all be lost without Bill.
There's your answer, Thomas. As always, Bill's knowledge and experience trumps the rest of us. We'd all be lost without Bill.
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Well I too stand corrected. And I should've added that the 2wd F350's were available in the 140" wheelbase. An oversight on my part. And thanks for the correction Bill for the rest of the F350 info.
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Ya didn,t I say everything that ND said.
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