Restoring my dad’s F150 1978 - Specs?
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04-01-2018, 08:06 AM
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04-01-2018, 09:50 AM
Use this link to learn the specifics. 1978 F150 4x4 with 300 inline six. To be specific, that's the warranty tag in your picture. The VIN is stamped on the frame rail. Look in the stickies for pictures of actual location.
Decoding '73-'79 Ford Truck VIN Tags - FORDification.net
Decoding '73-'79 Ford Truck VIN Tags - FORDification.net
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04-01-2018, 10:42 AM
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04-01-2018, 02:21 PM
F14 = F150 4WD Pickup.
B = 300 1V I-6.
E = Mahwah NJ Assembly Plant.
AG0315 = 1978.
117" Wheelbase.
8 I: 8 = Light Blue // I = Bright Medium Blue.
F140 = F150 4WD Pickup - 6,050 lbs. GVWR
LB4: LB = Blue all Vinyl - Ranger XLT // 4 = Styleside Pickup.
TRANS code unreadable.
16 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / 3,750 lbs. Axle Capacity.
6,050 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
1978.
94 = Export.
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I wanted to thank you all ... this forum is great ... much knowledge, but moreover, great attitude. Thanks ... next step is learning from my mechanic what he thinks he needs.
On a suspension related topic, I remember my dad said "this pick up truck came with two sets of shock absorbers per side because it was ready for a V-8, yet it has a 6 inline, so I left just one each side". Does that make sense to you? Should I install two shock absorbers per side, or just one?
On a suspension related topic, I remember my dad said "this pick up truck came with two sets of shock absorbers per side because it was ready for a V-8, yet it has a 6 inline, so I left just one each side". Does that make sense to you? Should I install two shock absorbers per side, or just one?
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