? 0n 74-79 supercabs
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? 0n 74-79 supercabs
Am I correct that these are the years they were built? Were there many small block 4x4's built and did they come in lowboy/highboy options. I'm looking to buy one of these trucks and don't seem too easy to come by.
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welcome to the site! lots of good info here.
are you referring to the extended cab (super cab like you said) or the crew cab (4 door) cause im pretty sure that there was alot more supers built than the crews, and for sure more of them built as super cab/4 wheel combo than the crew.
there is both, and i would love to have a 4 door highboy, but they were mostly built for railroad company's and the like, i have seen quite a few highboy supercabs (there is even one in my local boneyard, not much left but i got a body and suspention for it, so all i need is a frame).
not sure about the small block thing, more likely in the two wheels. i know of a pre 73 four door f100, no engine or tranny, bit rough though, he said he wanted like 4 or 500 for it if i remember right.
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are you referring to the extended cab (super cab like you said) or the crew cab (4 door) cause im pretty sure that there was alot more supers built than the crews, and for sure more of them built as super cab/4 wheel combo than the crew.
there is both, and i would love to have a 4 door highboy, but they were mostly built for railroad company's and the like, i have seen quite a few highboy supercabs (there is even one in my local boneyard, not much left but i got a body and suspention for it, so all i need is a frame).
not sure about the small block thing, more likely in the two wheels. i know of a pre 73 four door f100, no engine or tranny, bit rough though, he said he wanted like 4 or 500 for it if i remember right.
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I think you're correct on the years. (They continued to build them after 79 of course, but who cares.) 4x4 supercabs are pretty rare. What's this 'small block' you speak of? 
I think you're talking another language perhaps.
Good luck on the search. I don't think you'll be able to be too choosy.
I think you're talking another language perhaps. Good luck on the search. I don't think you'll be able to be too choosy.
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Thanks guys, I had a 77 reg 150 Ranger XLT 2wd that I sold to go on my honeymoon.
It had the 351m which was pretty good on gas. We are going to build a hunting cabin this spring, so I need a truck that won't cost me a fortune to run back and forth. I would love to have a 460, but I think I should stick with the 351.
It had the 351m which was pretty good on gas. We are going to build a hunting cabin this spring, so I need a truck that won't cost me a fortune to run back and forth. I would love to have a 460, but I think I should stick with the 351.
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You'll get the best mileage from a 300 I6 in an F-100 or F-150. But you have to weigh that against what work do you want the truck to be able to do. If you're going to be doing a lot of heavy hauling or towing, then an F-250 or F-350 with a larger motor would be better. But it won't be getting near the mileage of the smaller engine in the lighter truck.
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Originally Posted by jreeder41
Thanks guys, I had a 77 reg 150 Ranger XLT 2wd that I sold to go on my honeymoon. It had the 351m which was pretty good on gas. We are going to build a hunting cabin this spring, so I need a truck that won't cost me a fortune to run back and forth. I would love to have a 460, but I think I should stick with the 351.
It had the 351m which was pretty good on gas. We are going to build a hunting cabin this spring, so I need a truck that won't cost me a fortune to run back and forth. I would love to have a 460, but I think I should stick with the 351.It's on propane.
How much is propane selling for where you are .
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From: Eldorado Ca. USA
20# 4 gallon
30# 7 gallon
40# 10 gallon
60# 15 gallon
100# 25 gallon
I had my propane tank filled at the house, $2.28 a gallon. Keep in mind that propane purchased for fueling a vehicle being driven on the road is subject to all federal and state tax. Add another 40-80 cents on top of that, unless you have a hookup who will accidentally fill you up without charging you the tax.
You also will not get the same fuel economy with propane as with gasoline. Cruising along, you will get near the same economy, under power, you will really burn the fuel. Also things to consider, propane needs a higher compression ratio to be efficient, and a different propane friendly cam is also a good idea.
Commodity Btu MMBTU Price Example Price per MMBtu Propane Equiv $/Gal
Propane ($/gal) 91,500 0.091500 $0.52000 5.683060 0.520000
Natural Gas ($/MMBtu) 1,000,000 1.000000 $5.00000 5.000000 0.457500
Electricity ($/kwh) 3,414 0.003414 $0.05080 12.879906 1.361511
Crude ($/bbl) 5,800,000 5.800000 $30.0000 5.172414 0.473276
Fuel Oil ($/gal) 138,690 0.138690 $0.84000 6.056652 0.554184
Gasoline ($/gal) 125,000 0.125000 $0.95000 7.600000 0.695400
30# 7 gallon
40# 10 gallon
60# 15 gallon
100# 25 gallon
I had my propane tank filled at the house, $2.28 a gallon. Keep in mind that propane purchased for fueling a vehicle being driven on the road is subject to all federal and state tax. Add another 40-80 cents on top of that, unless you have a hookup who will accidentally fill you up without charging you the tax.
You also will not get the same fuel economy with propane as with gasoline. Cruising along, you will get near the same economy, under power, you will really burn the fuel. Also things to consider, propane needs a higher compression ratio to be efficient, and a different propane friendly cam is also a good idea.
Commodity Btu MMBTU Price Example Price per MMBtu Propane Equiv $/Gal
Propane ($/gal) 91,500 0.091500 $0.52000 5.683060 0.520000
Natural Gas ($/MMBtu) 1,000,000 1.000000 $5.00000 5.000000 0.457500
Electricity ($/kwh) 3,414 0.003414 $0.05080 12.879906 1.361511
Crude ($/bbl) 5,800,000 5.800000 $30.0000 5.172414 0.473276
Fuel Oil ($/gal) 138,690 0.138690 $0.84000 6.056652 0.554184
Gasoline ($/gal) 125,000 0.125000 $0.95000 7.600000 0.695400
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Up here Propane is $0.60 Litre cdn ($2.40 US Gallon).
The 460 in this truck has been rebuilt for propane and is operated for best performance. Now, if i can get the rear brake done before winter,I'll be set.
IMO, It's a shame they charge so much for a by-product of preparing Natural gas.
Propane used to be $0.18 Litre before the energy industry started socking it to us.
The 460 in this truck has been rebuilt for propane and is operated for best performance. Now, if i can get the rear brake done before winter,I'll be set.
IMO, It's a shame they charge so much for a by-product of preparing Natural gas.
Propane used to be $0.18 Litre before the energy industry started socking it to us.
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Not bad for what I paid.
I prefer my 78 though.
I did a rear brake job and put 4 new tires on the 77 yesterday and now the Heater Fan is making a noise.
I also ran out of propane last night at 7:00 pm on my way home.
They sent a ramp truck to load it up and for the 12 mile drive near home for fuel.
Yesterday sucked ;(
I prefer my 78 though.
I did a rear brake job and put 4 new tires on the 77 yesterday and now the Heater Fan is making a noise.
I also ran out of propane last night at 7:00 pm on my way home.
They sent a ramp truck to load it up and for the 12 mile drive near home for fuel.
Yesterday sucked ;(
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Originally Posted by ANTIDodge
My best Friends got the only crew cab highboy ive ever seen its sweet i would sell my soul for it 460 c6 4 doors long box divorced transfer case a extremely long piece of heaven.
Ford didn't offer a 460 4WD till 1983.
