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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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I am looking at a frame that is supposedly a 79 f250. The cab is off a 73 (gas tank behind the seat) Fenders interior etc are all different colors. The I6 is running great and the 4x4 funtions properly. All I want off this truck is the frame and driveline. How do I establish that the frame is in fact a 250 not a 150
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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leaf springs in the front is a big indicator that the truck is a f250. the 250 and the 350 both have leaf spring front ends on the 4x4s. check the axles to see how many lugs the wheels use. the f250 will use 8lug axles.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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Thanks Highoy
That cinches it. I am going do a body swap onto the 4x4 and wanted at least an f250 to do some towing. Appreciate the quick responce
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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It's not a supercab, is it?

Supercabs 1/2 tons were leaf sprung.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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On the top rail of the frame, passenger side, there should be 2 places with the vin number stamped into it.
Between where the rad & firewall would be then again where the cab would cover it up.
Let me know what that is
 
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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No Bigbuddy it is a regular cab 8' bed

I'm going over tomorrow to get it. I'll check for the vin's as described. Thanks Mil1ion
 
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