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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 05:29 PM
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1973 Highboy

I may have the opportunity to purchase a stock '73 Highboy on short notice.

I know the frame and bed are more narrow but are they unique enough where replacement parts are not available? I'm mainly referring to things like steering linkage, suspension components, driveshaft U-joints, brakes, etc.
 
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Originally Posted by 78Truckster
I may have the opportunity to purchase a stock '73 Highboy on short notice.

I know the frame and bed are more narrow but are they unique enough where replacement parts are not available?

I'm mainly referring to things like steering linkage, suspension components, driveshaft U-joints, brakes, etc.
The narrow frame has nothing to do with anything from the back of the cab forward.

33 1/2" width between the inner frame rails behind the cab: 1961/72 F100/350; 1973/77 F250 4WD (High Boys); 1973/79 F350 Cab & Chassis and Regular Cabs on the 140" wheelbase.

The bed is the same, but the bed mounting holes are in a different location due to the 33 1/2" width of the rear frame rails.

8' Styleside bed same 1973/76 F100/250 & F350 except on the 140" wheelbase. 1977/79 Styleside bed left quarter panels have fuel doors.
 
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Thanks for the info. I've owned a 78 & 79 but not an earlier Highboy.

Just found out about it yesterday and may take the plunge tomorrow so not much time to research.
 
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