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Hello friends. Just joined this site and looking forward to making new FTE friends. I proudly own a 1973 F100 Ranger, standard bed (not camper special), approx 2000 miles since installation of new long block, tonneua cover, 360 V8, and runs like a BOH!. Here are some photos of my gem. Donald.
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Donald, welcome to FTE nice ride for sure. Make sure you also join up your TN state chapter. That is a great way to meet in state FTE members.
Some states have a monthly dinner G2G (get together) and most all have a monthly chat/BS thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum95/
What company made your bed cover?
Some states have a monthly dinner G2G (get together) and most all have a monthly chat/BS thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum95/
What company made your bed cover?
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Hello Willow. Thanks for the reply! I know what you mean about the wheel combo. I think the rims could use a repaint though. That might happen when we get warmer weather and if I can find the Mallard Green that was the darker color on the truck. I have a source that I believe has that color. Happy New Year. Donald.
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Hello 77&79F250! Thanks for the welcome. The tonneau is made by Truxport. It was affordable, easy to install and trouble free. I transport RC airplanes to the field and back and the cover protects my planes from the elements. Here is a photo of how that works. For sure I will check out the leads you gave me. Always good to hook up with local guys! Donald.
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I love it because I can carry some pretty large planes in there. I carry my flight box in the cab on the passenger seat. The box is fairly large and has my transmitter, tools and other things in it. I have since built a PVC frame stand for the wing pieces and allows more room that way. The cover does not protect from very cold conditions but I don't fly when it's really cold anyway! :-)
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Meangreen, thank you for the welcome! Those wheels on the back were there when I bought the truck. I knew it wasn't stock but all of my rodding buddies really liked the way it looks so I just left it that way. The rear tires are P275/60R15 and measure about 11 inches wide. Hope that helps. I also posted a photo and hope it came out well enough to see the difference.
FKC, thank you and as a devoted tinkerer it is always good for someone like me to get suggestions!
I also posted a photo of the interior. I opted for electric gauges from Summit Racing because I wanted hard operational numbers and mounted the frame under the center of the metal dash. There were holes there already so I didn't have to drill. Perhaps sometime in the distant past had something mounted there?...
The radio is a period correct (looking) AM/FM digital and has an AUX port for a player if needed.
FKC, thank you and as a devoted tinkerer it is always good for someone like me to get suggestions!
I also posted a photo of the interior. I opted for electric gauges from Summit Racing because I wanted hard operational numbers and mounted the frame under the center of the metal dash. There were holes there already so I didn't have to drill. Perhaps sometime in the distant past had something mounted there?...
The radio is a period correct (looking) AM/FM digital and has an AUX port for a player if needed.
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The 8' Styleside bed on your F100 is the same 1973/76 F100/350, except for F350 Regular Cabs on the 140" wheelbase.
140" wheelbase F350's: 1973/76 Super Camper Special; 1973/79 Trailer Special; 1977/79 Camper Special. Ford dropped "Super" after 1976.
These F350's have their Dana 70 rear axle set back further. The spare tire is behind a door on the right quarter panel (bed side) in front of the right rear wheel.
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FKC, my knowledge of the ins and outs and changes is limited and would be better elaborated by Bill (NumberDummy) but my understanding is that in the 60s hauling campers was growing in popularity across the country. To offset the growing length of campers some truck manufacturers moved the real wheels on some models aft a bit and then shifted the fuel tank forward of the rear axle. What say ye Bill?