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Old Dec 18, 2017 | 06:09 PM
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Cool Ranger or Custom Decode help

You would think I have this figured out, but I dont... Want to put emblems back on the bed panels.... My trim Code is
Trim Code = DU4

1976 F250

DU F100/500 (81A) Regular and Super Cab Tan all vinyl

The 4 Should signify Custom/Ranger

Do I read this chart straight accross, if so then its a Ranger, but my glove box still has what appears to be the original Custom emblem....

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There is a second row for "4" farther down in the column that is a custom.
 
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Originally Posted by jakeharp
You would think I have this figured out, but I dont... Want to put emblems back on the bed panels.... My Trim Code = DU4

1976 F250

DU = F100/500 (81A) Regular and Super Cab = Tan all vinyl

The 4 should signify Custom/Ranger.
4 = Styleside pickup box (bed), and since it's cab body style 81A = Custom (6th entry in pic).

Custom Cab is a misnomer, as there were no F100/350 Custom Cabs after 1969. 1970 was the first year for F100/350 Customs.

 
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Thanks Fellas, Custom it is...
 
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