67-72 rare options
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: New Orleans, LA
Remote Mirror
I still have the factory remote mirror on my '69 Ranger. It looks good on the truck, but really is too small for practical use. The passenger side stationary mirror that came on the trucks did not exactly match the remote mirror and was the standard small mirror oddly enough. The truck remote mirror looked real similar to the ones that were put on 67 Fairlanes and Mustangs but were just slightly larger.
Last edited by George diB; Aug 18, 2005 at 10:01 AM.
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From: Adel, GA
Here is a question about a possible factory option. I just purchased a 72' Sport Custom F100 with steps built into the side of the bed. They are metal steps in the shape of a half moon and are embedded into the bed itself. I have never seen one like this before. Is this a factory option or just a later add-on? Thanks for the help.
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I like my tank behind the seat, where I can keep an eye on my gas. I live in a bad neighborhood.
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I have a 1971 Explorer which had an unusual combination of features. A chrome front bumper and door switches for the interior light were standard on all 71s except with this package, which deleted the switches and used a painted bumper. It added a bright drip rail molding, a couple of special colors, and upgraded seat and door panels. I think the price was less than a regular Custom.
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From: Deep in the IE, So CaL
I am the proud owner of a 69 F100 Contractors Special.
Yup, that's right until bought this beast I had never even heard of one let alone seen one. Not even in a catalog, manual or magazine and I have FORD parts dealership experience, hell my brother is a FORD certified Master Tech and he's never heard of that option!
Now more then ever I've been able to find information that confirms the actual Contractor Special option and it's a bare bones one for sure!
Lawrence
Yup, that's right until bought this beast I had never even heard of one let alone seen one. Not even in a catalog, manual or magazine and I have FORD parts dealership experience, hell my brother is a FORD certified Master Tech and he's never heard of that option!
Now more then ever I've been able to find information that confirms the actual Contractor Special option and it's a bare bones one for sure!
Lawrence
Last edited by mrung0wa; Sep 21, 2005 at 12:46 PM. Reason: Added photo
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From: kingman az
Look at my marti report
72 f250 sportcustom all green interior and exterior this should prove that there are different models of camperspecials. Include ing 25 gallon in frame fuel tank and cab tank and stowbox all green glass.chrome taillight trim and tailgate trim. And green steeringwheel. None of which is replaceable.so stay away from all green interior trucks.and green trucks that the green paint doesn't exist.also it shows that there are many different options.
Last edited by lrd56; Sep 7, 2019 at 03:53 PM. Reason: More information
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Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Kennewick, Washington
I installed a side mount spare carrier in my truck. I mounted it behind driver side inside the bed. I know below the bed was normal configuration, but my truck did not have one. It was removed some time in its past. The bed mount does have its pluses and minuses, but I prefer it over the one under the bed.