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Sep 16, 2004 | 02:12 PM

f250rangerexplorer

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Laughing Gas

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From: Yuba City, Ca

??? about Build Sheet

i got my build sheet today and this is what it said:

F26 F250 Pickup
H 351" 2V 8 Cylinder Engine
R San Jose Assembly Plant
CA7240 Consectutive Unit Number

This Vehicle was produced on 4/12/78 with the following options:

133" Wheelbase
White Exterior Paint
Styleside Pickup
Broad Cloth and Vinyl Bench Seats Red in Color
Ammeter and Oil Gauge
Exterior Sound Package
Automatic Transmission
4.10 Limited Slip Rear Axle
4500# Front Axle
9.50 x 16.5/D B/S/W Tires
AM Radio
All Around Tinted Glass
70 Amp Alternator
Extra Cool Radiator
Heavy Duty 68 Amp Battery

i was wondering what is the exterior sound package? also would it say trailer special on the sheet or no? Would it say Ranger Trim and Explorer Package? I'm Confused here & in search of answers. please give me something!!!! Thanks All.

1978 F-250 Ranger Explorer 4x4
351M, C-6, Np205, D44, D60 4.10LS

Drive It Like You Stole It!!!

Sep 16, 2004 | 05:20 PM

LxMan1

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I believe that the exterior sound package is a sprayed on undercoating/sound deadener. It is supposed to reduce road noise in the cab.

Sep 16, 2004 | 08:44 PM

Mil1ion

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More sound deadening in the doors.

If there was a special explorer trim package it would be there.
Look for package A or B or C .

Judging by the list of options I would suggest either a T/S or C/S.

Trailer hitch ? = T/S

I don't recall them making a C/S with 133" W/B though.

Sep 16, 2004 | 09:32 PM

got2lb

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How did you get a copy of your build sheet?

Sep 16, 2004 | 09:40 PM

Mil1ion

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Just look below this thread & see the thread about ordering one.

Or type "Build Sheet" into the search feature & watch what comes up

Sep 16, 2004 | 09:57 PM

f250rangerexplorer

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Denis, it does have the hitch. i believe it's Package B but not 100% sure. can you give me the link to the description? i can't find it again. It's deffinately an Explorer i have the bedside emblems, the hood ornament(Black) i have the original bed rails(how much are they worth by chance? Long bed, only been able to find in shotbed), chrome headlight bezels, & chrome grill. i think thats all that was on the explorer. am i right?

o yeah it had the stripes(orange and peach) but i removed them when my neighbors daughter owned it. sorry i just remembered this.

1978 F-250 Ranger Explorer 4x4
351M, C-6, Np205, D44, D60 4.10LS

Drive It Like You Stole It!!!

Sep 17, 2004 | 09:58 AM

Mil1ion

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It's an Explorer for sure.

I don't have the list for Package B.

I do have D though
The stiping colours are actually called : Tangerine & Chamois

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Sep 17, 2004 | 04:49 PM

Mil1ion

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The link doesn't work.

It is probably because you have something (cookies ) on your computer that allows you to see it.

Sep 17, 2004 | 04:55 PM

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dots

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this may or may not be helpful, but you can see my original build sheet for my 75 explorer 4x4 here

//free.hostdepartment.com/o/oooo/auto/picture_ford2_opt1.gif

there ya go just add http: to the front of it
thanks Dennis, this has package B also.

its only the first page the second page doesnt have much more.

Last edited by dots; Sep 17, 2004 at 05:13 PM.

Sep 17, 2004 | 09:27 PM

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Mil1ion

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Still doesn't work because of what I posted earlier

Sep 18, 2004 | 07:40 AM

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MnBoomer

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"Build Sheet"

I called an 800 number and they sent me a typed letter saying what the truck was and what options it had, not a copy of any 1977 document. Now that you've answered what the exterior sound control package was, I've got 2 more options I'd like to know about. What is a "Visibility Group", and "Protection Group"? Thanks

1977 F150 Styleside 4x2, 460

Sep 18, 2004 | 10:59 AM

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Mil1ion

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Visibilty Group is Lighting:
Glove Box
Underdash
Engine compartment
Cargo Box light

Protection group is:
Amber Cab clearance lights
Door Edge Guards & Bumper Guards

Security Group is:
Glove box lock
Hood Lock
Locking Gas Caps
Tie-down hooks

Sep 18, 2004 | 06:57 PM

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Lifted78

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Originally Posted by dots

That looks like the window sticker, not the actual build sheet. Here is a link to mine I found under the seat last week. Funny story too, I pulled the Lariat seat as part of the restoration and this happened to still be there after 25 years!

smaller image:
LINKY HERE

Bigger image:
LINKY HERE

Now to get the seat repaired!

John