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01-13-2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Norse Westerner

Kudagra, Thanks but I just got word that the '78 was sold. I'm going to try the '71 but I'm waiting for him to add contact info.

lakequ, https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/71-ford-f250

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No such thing as an F250 dually. It's either a conversion, or it's an F350.

390 'industrial' motor. It could be a 390, but it also could be a 360. Both were available in 1968/76 F100/350's.

On sale day, 360's magically become 390's!

4th digit of the VIN is the engine code. H = 390 2V / Y = 360 2V

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01-13-2018, 07:25 PM

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The 71 is a pretty good looking truck. It may already have Disc Brakes on it. Since you are already prepared for a project go and look at it. I would give less for it if you don't hear it run though!

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01-15-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Norse Westerner

I'm looking at ads on Craigslist for an old Ford, my ranger seems to get smaller everyday so I'm looking for a full-size, flatbed, dually. I found two I like, one of them is a 71 and the other is a 78. I was hoping to get advice on which one seems like a better option, what questions to ask, and what to look out for.

My 1st truck was a 1968 F-100. It had a 352ci. engine and 3 on the tree trans.. It was a great vehicle and I put a lot of miles on it before finally selling it and then getting a 1978 F250. Both were great trucks and the 78 with the front disc brakes probably was a little better on an overall grading.

Dennis

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