is there anywhere i can find out what the features of this truck should be and the differences between the ranger, custom, and other names.?

 

he he he I know for a fact that an 80 Custom is a base model. I don't know of the others but for us folks to really help you it might help to tell us the year. From what I understand the model names changed over time. Considering it's an F-150 Ranger it must have been before the compact pickup was introduced.

 

the door 's date code is 10-79 and the dash and fenders have F150 Ranger on them

 

It's could be a Ranger then and most likely is. Once the new small truck was introduced I was told that it was spelled initially Rangar instead of er so the full size could still carry the Ranger name. I have no idea how true that may be though. You'd think Rangar would be very noticeable.

 

10-79 production date would make your truck a 1980.

Custom is Ford's "Customizeable" baseline pickup. You can get a custom without any options at all, or customize your options to fit your needs (hence the name. You can have a Custom with Ranger XLT options and trim, but would cost you more than the Ranger XLT package, therefore would make more sence to just by the Ranger XLT package instead. But if you wanted only a few options, like carpet, or wood grain dash, or air-conditioning, or instrument guages options, two tanks, etc, then Custom was the name to buy. The custom was dropped after 1982 in order to make you buy a option package, to get the option you wanted, etc... (well that option only comes with the XLT) etc... It was reintroduced in 1987 and discontinued again, later to be reintroduced again for the 1992-1993, and then dropped again! Currently there is no "customizeable" baseline.

Ranger was a trim option before 1982. It was for people who couldn't make up what options or trim they wanted. Usually comes with color keyed floor mats, headliners, wood grain dash, two tone paints in Regular or Deluxe, chrome trim, etc...

Ranger XLT was a more elaborate trim option than the Ranger. Included everything in the Ranger Plus, Carpet, map pockets, intermittent wipers, Carpeted door panels, Air Conditioning, etc... had Every conciveable chrome trim option, Two Tone paints in Regular, Deluxe, Combination, or Victoria.


Ranger XLT Lariet: Included everything in the Ranger XLT, plus Electric windows, door locks, . Cargo and courtuosy lighting, cruise control, etc...


Options could be deleted or added to any options or trim package.

Hope this helps,

 

kool the only thing mine doesn't have is the electric windows and door pockets,
is there any way to see by the vin plate how many were built before mine . im trying to restroe it and am keeping all the matching numbers with it. i'm hoping it will be a collector one day.

 

Yes,

The serial Numbers last digits should give you an Idea.

A serial # example for 1980 and older F-series...

F26SRY02894

The last digits are the series of production, but not too familier with the older methods,

 

In 1979, I bought a new F-150 Ranger. It had painted white wagon wheels and 31 X
something tires. Did the dealer install these tires and wheels?

Jim

 

as far as i know it would have been done by the dealer not the factory. tha factroy size wheels would be 15x7 wheels with 235/75r15 tires
mine has the same as what yours has