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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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new to the older ford any tips?

Just recently bought a 1979 f150 4x4. it says on ranger f150 xlt is it a ranger or a f150? has 351m short box any thing to get me going?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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Any Tips?

just bought a 79 fi50 ranger xlt so it says. a ranger or a f150

what is it ? Shortbox 4x4 w/351M

It runs great !

Any tips guys ?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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it is a f-150 ranger. it is a trim package type deal like eddie bauer or explorer or sport. the 79 is one of the coolest.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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The ranger back then denoted a a Breed of F-series trucks.

It later became a completely different model (ie: 1/4 ton)
 
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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yea, they made f150,f250, and f350 rangers. it's just a trim level.
 
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