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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 09:38 AM
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Found a SuperCab

Finally was able to get a 79 super cab bought. Has a 460, blown auto trans. It’s all jacked up but will put it back to stock. Been sitting since 05. It’s a short bed with lariat package. Really pretty rust free. A long ways to go on it. Gave $1500












 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 10:03 AM
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$1500?

Nice score.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 10:06 AM
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$1500?

Nice score.
yes. He told me 1000 but I gave him 1500. He runs a local restaurant I eat at a lot. He’s a really good guy. Didn’t even know he had it. It sat a block from the restaurant for last 15 years. Just happened to spot it a week ago.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 10:10 AM
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yes. He told me 1000 but I gave him 1500. He runs a local restaurant I eat at a lot. He’s a really good guy. Didn’t even know he had it. It sat a block from the restaurant for last 15 years. Just happened to spot it a week ago.
That's pretty amazing.... it's that rare combo of super cab, short box and 4wd that just makes it.
So, what's the plan for it? New trans, lower and drive.... or restoration? It's a perfect candidate for either really...
 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 10:16 AM
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I’m about to wrap up my 76 highboy restoration in next couple weeks. I think the SuperCab needs a full resto job Back to original. All the original spring hanger are gone so get those bought and drop it back down. It looks hideous jacked up like that

heres my 76. Hope to get bed blasted next week and paint in next couple



 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by dwirth
yes. He told me 1000 but I gave him 1500. He runs a local restaurant I eat at a lot. He’s a really good guy. Didn’t even know he had it. It sat a block from the restaurant for last 15 years. Just happened to spot it a week ago.
Incredible find and as mentioned before Supercab/4X4/shortbox what a combo. You my friend may have pulled off the best deal of 2021.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 10:49 AM
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Will the hangers off a 78 f250 4x4 work for the super cab frame. Have a frame in “the back 40”






 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 10:59 AM
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I think I can reuse rears. Looks like they just extended them. Front look like a start from scratch deal





 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 11:35 AM
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Looks like maybe they converted a 2wd to 4wd the way they did the front. On a true 4wd scab 150-350, it shares all suspension with a regular cab 250 front and rear
 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 11:47 AM
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Looks like maybe they converted a 2wd to 4wd the way they did the front. On a true 4wd scab 150-350, it shares all suspension with a regular cab 250 front and rear
you are right. It was converted. Just decoded the vin. That’s a freekin bummer
 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 11:50 AM
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Still a good truck. Maybe clean it up the way it is and trade or sell for something you really want. It’s already got a good lift, someone wanting a bigger truck would already have a good start
 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 12:02 PM
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Might as well take to the scrap yard now
 
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 04:45 PM
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Somewhere between your super cab frame and your spare frame you could graft the two into one 4x4 frame.

the 2wd frame won’t ever be able to be lowered to stock heigh unless the original front suspension crossmember gets replaced for a 4x4 one.

my suggestion would be to stretch your spare frame to the length you need and use that
 
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Old Mar 14, 2021 | 10:41 AM
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That could be a, relatively, cheap cruiser/monster truck. Throw a cheap used tranny in it, find some used 40"-44" tires and do a spray bomb detailing. Run it till you get bored then flip it for twice what ya put into it.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2021 | 10:59 AM
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If they ever made a short box 4x4 super cab 4x4 I've never seen one.

Why not fix it up as a driver . I wouldn't dump a ton of money in it but I could justify making it decent enough to drive.
 
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