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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:31 AM
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My new purchase

Well, I am new to posting and tried to insert some photos of my new ride. It is a 1976 short bed with a 390 2bbl, auto, A/C, PS, PB. I am not certain if it has a factory cruise. It has a period correct cruise wheel but it did not work. How can I tell if it does have cruise? Really a clean truck no rust to speak of. It does need new window felts and some small things like that. Where is a good place to find replacement items? Thank you for helping.






 
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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Great looking truck. I love all the black.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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Nice truck (really nice Mustang too). Dennis Carpenter, LMC truck or National Parts Depot is usually where I get most of my replacement parts. -Ed
 
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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Nice truck (really nice Mustang too). Dennis Carpenter, LMC truck or National Parts Depot is usually where I get most of my replacement parts. -Ed
Beat me to it, I was going to comment on the nice '70 as well
 
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:50 AM
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Sweet looking truck! Love the short beds.
Post up some pics of what the engine looks like and the steering wheel....then we can tell if the P.O tried to put in an aftermarket cruise control set up or tried to adapt factory pieces onto the truck for a more stock looking appearance.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 11:52 AM
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Welcome to FTE!! Good looking truck you have there.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 12:31 PM
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This is the wheel and engine. the only classic I've worked with is the old mustang that had no cruise not was it a complete car when we got it. Thank you for your help and advice



Originally Posted by 79F150400M
Sweet looking truck! Love the short beds.
Post up some pics of what the engine looks like and the steering wheel....then we can tell if the P.O tried to put in an aftermarket cruise control set up or tried to adapt factory pieces onto the truck for a more stock looking appearance.



 
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 12:41 PM
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The Speed Control steering wheel appears to be from a 1978/79. It may have been installed because it could have a tilt wheel.

Many 1978/79 F100/350, Bronco & Econolines that have Speed Control also have Tilt.

Grab the wheel with your right hand, push the T/S handle forward with your left hand to see if the wheel tilts.

Upper & lower pics: 1978/79 Bronco (F100/350 same) 351M/400 factory installed Speed Control.
 
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