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Dec 26, 2003 | 10:03 PM

lilpig88

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opinions needed

i've got a 76 f150 and found a nicer 76 f250 i can buy. it sounds like the good old highboys are a smidge nicer to have than 1/2 tons, but what are all ya'll's opinions? the 250 also has teh little storage door in the bed (is this rare?). i'm trying to decide if i should sell the 150 for the 250 and i just need a nudge in opinion either way.
thanks

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Dec 26, 2003 | 10:18 PM

drunkenmonk

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what do you do with your truck?
what engine does the F250 have?

Dec 26, 2003 | 10:28 PM

lilpig88

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some mudding, some farm work, drive it for fun. not for sure, but i'm guessing the 250's got the 360 (as does my 150). both trucks are/would-be projects...are highboys worth more in general?
i'm a college kid who works on anything (especially these trucks) for fun/hobby.

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Dec 26, 2003 | 11:11 PM

swann79

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I would base my decision on what's more important to me... the higher payload and tougher components in a 250... or a 150 rides smoother and is easier on the wallet when replacing parts.

I really like my 150 but I just broke my first u-joint in the D44...

Dec 27, 2003 | 06:41 AM

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that tool box in the bed is kinda rare.

Dec 27, 2003 | 09:42 AM

lilpig88

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so the little door in the bottom of the side of the bed is for tools? i didn't know if it was a random storage place or for a tire

Dec 27, 2003 | 01:58 PM

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unless the truck is an F350 Super Camper Special, the door is a tool box, I love mine. the Super Camper had the wheels farther back in the bed/frame, so the spare wouldn't fit in the normal place, and there is a bigger door in front of the right rear wheel, where the spare lives.