Getting Specifications from Ford
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Getting Specifications from Ford
Hey, before I got my 77 F150, I was starting on a 70 Camaro, and someone clued me in to call Chevrolet, give them the VIN, and ask for a "restoration pak". I did, and they sent me, FREE, a packet about 3/4 inch thick, that gave virtually every technical specification on those cars you could ever ask for. There was some info specific to that actual car, and then a lot of general stuff on the engines, trannies, rear ends, interiors, colors, etc. When I sold the Camaro, the kid who bought it was as excited about all that information as he was the car itself.
Does anyone know if Ford offers anything similar on these old trucks? You know they have to have archived information, it's just do they release it to the public, and to restorers?
Does anyone know if Ford offers anything similar on these old trucks? You know they have to have archived information, it's just do they release it to the public, and to restorers?
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Are you sure that was by GM and not an aftermarket book like HP books?
I have a tons of Mustang restoration books that are all aftermarket.
There is a Ford truck Restoration book available.
Just Go to amazon.com and search "Ford Truck Restoration"
I have a tons of Mustang restoration books that are all aftermarket.
There is a Ford truck Restoration book available.
Just Go to amazon.com and search "Ford Truck Restoration"
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No, I called the toll-free number myself, and spoke to Chevrolet directly, and about two weeks later, this packet came in a manila envelope. Direct from GM. Nicest thing they ever did for me, and it was a wealth of information.
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Oh the name/word (restoration pack) confused me.
I am now thinking this was a complete vehicle specifications book for all sorts of things.
Ford has the same thing
for instance:
in 1978 there were 7 volumes of books for the trucks
1) Chassis
2) Engine
3 & 4) Body/Electrical
5) Pre-Delivery,Maintenance & Lubrication
6) Performance Specifications Book
7) Specifications Book
These contained all the info for certain specs for the trucks except for frame/body measurements.
I would like to see a copy of what you have from GM ..can you take a pic and show me ?
I am now thinking this was a complete vehicle specifications book for all sorts of things.
Ford has the same thing
for instance:
in 1978 there were 7 volumes of books for the trucks
1) Chassis
2) Engine
3 & 4) Body/Electrical
5) Pre-Delivery,Maintenance & Lubrication
6) Performance Specifications Book
7) Specifications Book
These contained all the info for certain specs for the trucks except for frame/body measurements.
I would like to see a copy of what you have from GM ..can you take a pic and show me ?
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I'd love to except I let it go when I sold the Camaro. I got the phone number and the idea from a website I found dedicated to Camaro rebuilders called www.nastyz28.com. It was so much I put it in a ring-binder notebook. It wasn't bound like a book, it was just photocopied pages they rubber-banded together.
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You can get one of them from www.books4cars.com
It was the 1978 Performance Specifications book for $7.95
I just looked about 15 minutes ago.
I think it was half way down Page 4 or 5 of the Ford truck listing
It was the 1978 Performance Specifications book for $7.95
I just looked about 15 minutes ago.
I think it was half way down Page 4 or 5 of the Ford truck listing
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Originally Posted by myunclestruck
Ok...do I buy parts, or books...now I have a dilemna.
You can post all the numbers from your Rating (VIN) Plate right here on FTE..you can decode it yourself, or one of us can do it for you. This will give specific info on your truck: Where it was built, where it was ordered from, what engine type, transmission type, rear end type and ratio, interior color and type of fabrics used. Original paint color..etc.
While I don't know of any specific book that will tell you all about your 1978. There is one book available from krause.com that will list all the specs on your 1978, also what the options and different models were. The book covers all Ford light commercial vehicles (F Series, Bronco, Ranchero, etc) from 1905 to 2002.
Standard Catalog of Ford Light Duty Trucks 1905-2002 by John Gunnell.
ISBN: 0-87349-411-3
Last edited by NumberDummy; Mar 27, 2007 at 04:48 AM.
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Bill, I think he is trying to find a book like this for Ford trucks
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b/...o.x=10&Go.y=12
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b/...o.x=10&Go.y=12