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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 12:37 AM
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76 Hiboy

Have a chance to get a 1976 hiboy from local fire department. It has 54,000 original mile and looks very nice. Has new clutch. Was wondering what I should be on the look out for? Have 77 and 78 F150 4x4's also a 79 F250 4x4. But have never dealt with a Hiboy. Also what is a 79 snowfighters package? thanks for all the great information on the forum!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 01:12 AM
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Welcome back to FTE!

See if you can find out why the FD is letting it go. Otherwise most FD trucks are maintained VERY well. Grab the truck!!!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 03:16 AM
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It has been their grass fire rig and they are getting a new one. Thanks for your suggestion!
 
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 01:12 AM
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i have a 76 high boy and what you should look out for is rust on the cab mounts. cracked springs i bought mine with 76,000 k and my springs where cracked but thats all i know lol.
hope this helped
 
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 01:45 AM
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watch out for rust in the firewall, and the rear springs should be checked from haulin around whatever. i bought a brush truck awhile ago and im still workin on it. the township that owned it was pretty low budget. runs like a champ though. i think i would take it
 
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