78 Lariats
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78 Lariats
Was 1978 the first year for the Lariat option ? I just bought one and was wondering . My is wimbleton white with Tutone delete,400/C-6/NP205, tilt,crusie,A/C,sliding back window,dual tanks, Trac Loc rear end and limited slip front axle,handling package,tool storage box. Already had Edelbrock intake and Holley 4 bbl. And Trailmaster 4" lift and 35" tires. Has a little rust over wheel wells but is solid truck.
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I have a 1978 that has F 150, Ranger, XLT and Lariat badges on the front upper cowl.
Which is it?
It is loaded with options: 460 4V, C6, 9" Locker rear end, AC, Cruise, Tilt, Rear Window Deicer, AM/FM/Cassette/CB sterio, Map light, Glove Box Light, Ignition Key Hood release, Mirror with light on passenger visor, Bed Light, Bed Rails, ALuminum Trim top and bottom down the sides of the truck, trim around the tail gate latch, Trim around the tail lights, Crome bumpers, big Alternator, Huge radiator, Under hood light, Trans cooler, PS cooler, Roof lights, tool box built into the passenger side of the box, black vynal and wood grain interior on two tone black and silver paint, reese hitch with electric brakes and I am sure I am forgetting something.
Which is it?
It is loaded with options: 460 4V, C6, 9" Locker rear end, AC, Cruise, Tilt, Rear Window Deicer, AM/FM/Cassette/CB sterio, Map light, Glove Box Light, Ignition Key Hood release, Mirror with light on passenger visor, Bed Light, Bed Rails, ALuminum Trim top and bottom down the sides of the truck, trim around the tail gate latch, Trim around the tail lights, Crome bumpers, big Alternator, Huge radiator, Under hood light, Trans cooler, PS cooler, Roof lights, tool box built into the passenger side of the box, black vynal and wood grain interior on two tone black and silver paint, reese hitch with electric brakes and I am sure I am forgetting something.
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F-250's and F-350's were the only trucks able to upgrade to the camper special. If it was a camper special, it would also have dual batteries. Sounds like a fully optioned out F-150. I bet it got the trailer special package added to it also.
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No, you could get camper special package in a a F150. I have 1979 truck sales brochure and it says "Light duty trailer tow package includes- Extra cooling, trailer wiring harness, HD flasher, trailer special emblem". Even on the HD trailer tow package it does not list "dual batteries" as part of the package.
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What I meant to say was you could get a trailer special in a F150 not a camper special
neverenough was correct in saying the Camper Special was only available in the F250's & 350's. sorry I got confused between trailer special and camper special
neverenough was correct in saying the Camper Special was only available in the F250's & 350's. sorry I got confused between trailer special and camper special
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My truck has the F 150, Ranger, XLT and Lariat badges. I can't think of an option it is missing but is this badging possible?
I have seen 1978's with F150 Ranger XLT and I have seen F 150 Ranger Lariat but never both XLT and Lariat.
Any ideal?
I have seen 1978's with F150 Ranger XLT and I have seen F 150 Ranger Lariat but never both XLT and Lariat.
Any ideal?
