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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 08:40 AM
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New guy, living in Canada...just imported "Cooter" from Arizona. My 4th pickup...3rd Ford. Interesting importation process, especially during these pandemic times.
The Marti Report says I have one of 120 light blue 1977 F-150 4x4's, made in Fresno, sold new in Montana, sold to a collector in AZ, and put back in service by me.
Still getting to know each other, but it's like slipping on an old pair of shoes. I've already learned lots here and plan on spending my time in the Dent-Side Forum.
Anyone here living in the vicinity of Northern BC? Thanks, and I appreciate any comments/ suggestions for future upgrades or improvements to this new, old truck.


 
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 09:24 AM
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Good looking truck. Welcome aboard.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 09:27 AM
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Nice rig, front has been lifted a bit which is good but other than that looks very original. I'm not a canopy guy but if you're going to have one that's the one to have.

Hopefully you won't drive it in the salt, I'm not sure about BC but Alberta seems to love it.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 09:48 AM
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Not the original cab either but looks like a nice truck!

congrats.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 09:57 AM
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Congrats on your new truck,,,,,
 
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 10:31 AM
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Not the original cab either but looks like a nice truck!

congrats.
Why is it not the original cab? Looks like it to me....
 
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 10:34 AM
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'77 1/2 tons did have a seat tank if that's what you mean. so it's most likely original.

1977 was a year of many changes and some were mid year.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 440 sixpack
'77 1/2 tons did have a seat tank if that's what you mean. so it's most likely original.

1977 was a year of many changes and some were mid year.
Yup, I looked at one yesterday with a dual tank set up, filler neck on the cab for a behind the tank seat.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 05:27 PM
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Damn thats purridy, let see some engine bay and interior pics and stuff, its like **** around here, 400 im assuming ? You got one of those transitional trucks (thats what i call'em), kept the round headlights, but has the hood emblems instead of the fender, early build. Prolly dosent need much work if a collector had it ?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 12:06 AM
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Thanks for all the kind words.
440-6: Yup. 2" levelling kit up front. The canopy is coming off soon, but I think it was an original Ford factory option?
I have a question about the in-cab tank. My old '67 F-250 Camper Special had dual tanks, and the bench seat folded forward, revealing the in-cab tank.
This '77 F-150 also has the in-cab tank, and the seat rail will slide forward easily, but the seat back appears to be pinned through some kind of stamped steel ring.
Is there any way to un-pin that steel ring? Or do I just look for some late-model buckets and a console? The interior is otherwise well-preserved in all-original condition.
The 351M and 4-speed manual trans work well together, and 4x4 works flawlessly. Ask my wife about the goat farmer's driveway. More pix coming soon.
These shots are from the warehouse in PHX. The truck was much cleaner then...



 
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 08:10 AM
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Do you have the Marti Report on it ? the canopy was a factory option but I know dealers sold them as well. you don't see many anymore.

 
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 10:40 AM
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Very nice looking ride!

Welcome to the forum!

 
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 07:47 PM
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77 1/2 ton did not have in cab tanks as frames were 37” wide which accommodates in frame rail tank in the rear.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2021 | 02:10 PM
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Hey man, what tire size are you running on the stock wheels... I really like the look and stance, and it fits close enough to the original look imo. Like em!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2021 | 03:23 PM
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Some 1977 1/2 tons did have the tank in the cab. possibly it switched during the production year but the early ones did for sure.

This one has both the seat tank and a rear tank. very common for 1977.
 
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