A few years back I picked up a 79 Lariat with the full load of options including the lighted mirror on the visor but minus a/c and it also had the radio delete. Maybe the guy liked his own voice better than the radio....

 

>13. What was the name of the paint job that looked like an
>Arizona Sunset. truck was usaully brown with
>yellow/orange/red mural inset. Seen on broncos more often?
>14. What bumper option were there?


That paint scheme is rainbow decals that come in the "free-wheeling" option.
In '77 some options were:
- optional push bar front bumper
- Rear step bumper
- Itegral air conditioning
- Am /Fm stereo
- rear slider window
- Bed tie down hooks (marine type)
- forged aluminum rims
- mag rims
- textured roof (with tu-tone paint)
- cruise control
- bed tool box (curb side on extended wheelbase models)
- 4 different styles of towing mirrors
- topper
- super-cooling package (trans. ,oil)
- auxillary batteries
- flip-open side glass on supercabs
- blackout grill
- ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ON REGULAR & SUPERCAB
- tint glass
- trailer options
- Northernland Special (auxilary heaters batteries etc.)
- Grill gaurd options
- lighting amber options
- conveinence group (just lights wre you wouldn't expect em)
- Fuel tank 2
- dual horns
- "bright" trims & moldings

Well thats just a chip off the ice -strait fom an ORIGIONAL '77 dealership broshure

 

I have a 77 F350 Super Cab Camper Special with the 351M/NP435/DANA70.
This Beast has the tool box on the side of the bed but it also has the spare mounted under the rear tank. It appears to be stock. Do I have a jury rigged truck or is it original?

Thanks ,
Jeff
hhousdan@tcyorktown.uscg.mil

 

I Have all the factory literature from 79-pickup,4x4,rec. veh,accessories cat,and all shop manuals for 79 including pre-delivery.My dad bought my 79 new & I spent some time at a Ford dealer so I snagged some obsolete manuals.This list is from 79 pickup brochure.

chrome grille,chromatic tape stripe,pinstripe,Narrow body molding,Molding w/black insert,wheellip mold,rocker mold,GT bar,box rails,radios-AM;AM/FM mono;AM/FM stereo;AM-digital clock;40 chan CB,box cover[shell],hi-output heater,comfortvent,AC,convenience group[int wipers,map pockets,da/nite mirror,lite group[glove box,hood,ashtray,court],vanity mirror,western mirrors,rec mirrors,sport st wheel,leather wrapped wheel,tilt,cruise,slider,tint glass,toolbox,slide out spare,knitted vinyl seat,chain mail seat,Duraweave seat,black vinyl seat,multistripe seat,auto tranny,handling package[fr stab bar gas shocks,Hd springs],HD shocks,gauges,block heater,super cooling,trailer tow,tow hooks,fog lamps, dual horns,inside locking hood realease,cab lites,ext protection gr[bumper guards,dooredge guards,rub strip,hi alt emmissions,security gr[gas cap,hood,spare tire,glove box locks],step bumper,tie dwn hooks,deluxe wheel covers,10 hole alum whls,5 slot alum whls,white spoke. 3 tu-tone choices.
Anyone needing more info just ask I will be glad to help.

 

>In all *seriousness*, Ford did offer a power passenger side
>window option on the '67 models. I believe it may have also
>been offered in later years. I have yet to see one of these
>in the flesh.
>Anyone that has tried to open the passenger side window
>while seated in the driver's seat knows why Ford might have
>offered this as an option! :-)

Back when I was in high school (I graduated in 1991) my first vehicle ever was a beautiful 1964 F-100 Styleside with a 292 V8 and 3 speed column shift. We'd gotten it from the original owner and he had done something quite similar to what you describe as the factory option in '67. There was a rectangular box containing an electric motor that mounted to the passenger door and mated with the stock splines on the window crank. He'd installed a switch on the dash within easy reach of the driver and the beauty of it was that it did not require replacement of the regulator or any other modifications to the door. I've never seen anything like it since, but would love to find out who made it and if it's still available. We were in VA at the time and the truck didn't have A/C so it was a most welcome addition during the summer!

Bruce in South Carolina
1977 F-100 Ranger XLT
1984 Volvo 245 Turbo - it's a Ford now!

 

Call me different, but what I prefer is no modern-day creature comfort options on a classic truck. That's what makes it special or unique to me. I do, however, support upgrades that enhance safety or reliability.

 

Gday,
I agree with the KISS principal.Most of the options in the above sound out of a volvo manual,or maybe Iam just jelous cause i have none of them.Mind you in Australia you need to be able to fix it on the side of the road or there is no point in having it.But that air conditioning option sounds good at this time of year.Iam just happy having a spare wheel.

tonka

 

>Gday,
>...Most of the options in the above sound out of a volvo manual...

Out of a Volvo manual???? Huh?

I'm assuming this must be an Aussie colloquialism for overly complex, but in all honesty my 245 Turbo with K-Jet is one of the best "modern" cars I've ever worked on.

Sorry, I digress - that one just threw me for a loop... :-staun

Bruce in South Carolina
1977 F-100 Ranger XLT
1984 Volvo 245 Turbo - it's a Ford now!

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 15-Feb-02 AT 09:51 PM (EST)]It was the reference to KISS, a common Volvo term used when the wife Kisses the Fella when she's dropping him off at work while she gets to
ENJOY the ride & the features of the Volvo the whole day if she wants.

Having Two Volvo's in my life,I heard this all the time.



Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg



Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"


78 F-150 429CJ,Silver
w/Explorer Pkge.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon

 

Thanks for the clarification Dennis. Oddly enough I've never heard "KISS" referenced to Volvo's before. Learn something new every day...

Bruce in South Carolina
1977 F-100 Ranger XLT
1984 Volvo 245 Turbo - it's a Ford now!

 

You mean you've never seen the Volvo commericals ?
The guy has the most solemn look on his face as she drives away.


Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg



Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"


78 F-150 429CJ,Silver
w/Explorer Pkge.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon

 

Is this a commercial that's currently being aired?

No, I've never seen it. Don't watch much TV though...too many car projects...and a new baby girl...

In all honesty the FWD Volvo's (Except perhaps an 855 T-5 R) leave me kind of cold - I much prefer my 245T or perhaps a slightly newer (90-91) 745T. Gotta' be a turbo though - my wife's '89 240DL is nice, but kind of "vanilla"...

Bruce in South Carolina
1977 F-100 Ranger XLT
1984 Volvo 245 Turbo - it's a Ford now!

 

I don't know, I saw it about 5-7 years ago.

Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg



Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"


78 F-150 429CJ,Silver
w/Explorer Pkge.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 16-Feb-02 AT 03:12 AM (EST)]Ok just to clear things up, over here the trusty volvo is considered to be quite a good vehicle,(boxy but good)and if its not optional on a volvo it probably hasn,t been invented.Althought the ones I,ve driven feel like driving an elephant with slippery back legs.(older models)
The reference to kiss is one most aussies are brought up with and thats,
Keep It Simple Stupid. Which might explain alot ,or it might not?

tonka

 

I agree with tonkatuff765, volvo's are very solid cars! I havn't driven a FWD but my 81 240GL is one fun car to drive. I love that car.