f-100?
f-100?
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No, you don't have some kind of rare or limited edition truck. The F-100 was the only 1/2 ton model Ford offered in the 60's and early 70's. The F-150 came along in 1975 as a higher GVW 1/2 ton, mainly to avoid emission laws. The F-100 was still offered thru 1984 (if I recall correctly), but was eventually dropped.
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I had a '77 F100, but my '84 was an F150. I don't think they offered F100 anymore by '84, so you must have the last F100 year.
Always thought of the F150 as a "heavy duty half ton."
Now the F series started as F1, F2 F3, ... back about the early 50s. Would love to have one of those.
Always thought of the F150 as a "heavy duty half ton."
Now the F series started as F1, F2 F3, ... back about the early 50s. Would love to have one of those.
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1980/83 F100's were promoted by Ford as a "Light Truck" and have 5 X 4.50 bolt pattern wheels, 10" rear brakes, and lighter suspension and shocks than the F150 does. Only limited models and accessories were offered. Last F100 = 1983.
Never heard of a Maverick Explorer F100...but Ford did all sorts of sales promotions, usually in the spring. They were based on regions, or states. So, is it a real Ford Maverick Explorer F100? Prolly not...but you never know.
Besides a former owner, a Ford dealer could (prolly in Texas) have added the nameplates as some sort of sales promotion. Since these F100's were limited with what could be ordered in the way of accessories (read = little profit), a dealer could add aftermarket stripes, some chrome trim, running boards...you name it, to boost the profit margin. This sales gimmick is widely used today to dress up "price leader" pickups from all the manufacturers.
There were no 1980/83 F100 Explorers as original. First use of the Explorer nameplate on a pickup = 1972 = D2TZ-9925622-A.
btw: original Ford Maverick = 1970/77.
Never heard of a Maverick Explorer F100...but Ford did all sorts of sales promotions, usually in the spring. They were based on regions, or states. So, is it a real Ford Maverick Explorer F100? Prolly not...but you never know.
Besides a former owner, a Ford dealer could (prolly in Texas) have added the nameplates as some sort of sales promotion. Since these F100's were limited with what could be ordered in the way of accessories (read = little profit), a dealer could add aftermarket stripes, some chrome trim, running boards...you name it, to boost the profit margin. This sales gimmick is widely used today to dress up "price leader" pickups from all the manufacturers.
There were no 1980/83 F100 Explorers as original. First use of the Explorer nameplate on a pickup = 1972 = D2TZ-9925622-A.
btw: original Ford Maverick = 1970/77.
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Originally Posted by ridgerider3
Last F-100's were made into late 1982, but were labeled as '83's.
As for the the maverick was a car, explorer a version of the truck package.
As for the the maverick was a car, explorer a version of the truck package.
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
1980/83 F100's were promoted by Ford as a "Light Truck" and have 5 X 4.50 bolt pattern wheels, 10" rear brakes, and lighter suspension and shocks than the F150 does. Only limited models and accessories were offered. Last F100 = 1983.
Never heard of a Maverick Explorer F100...but Ford did all sorts of sales promotions, usually in the spring. They were based on regions, or states. So, is it a real Ford Maverick Explorer F100? Prolly not...but you never know.
Besides a former owner, a Ford dealer could (prolly in Texas) have added the nameplates as some sort of sales promotion. Since these F100's were limited with what could be ordered in the way of accessories (read = little profit), a dealer could add aftermarket stripes, some chrome trim, running boards...you name it, to boost the profit margin. This sales gimmick is widely used today to dress up "price leader" pickups from all the manufacturers.
There were no 1980/83 F100 Explorers as original. First use of the Explorer nameplate on a pickup = 1972 = D2TZ-9925622-A.
btw: original Ford Maverick = 1970/77.
Never heard of a Maverick Explorer F100...but Ford did all sorts of sales promotions, usually in the spring. They were based on regions, or states. So, is it a real Ford Maverick Explorer F100? Prolly not...but you never know.
Besides a former owner, a Ford dealer could (prolly in Texas) have added the nameplates as some sort of sales promotion. Since these F100's were limited with what could be ordered in the way of accessories (read = little profit), a dealer could add aftermarket stripes, some chrome trim, running boards...you name it, to boost the profit margin. This sales gimmick is widely used today to dress up "price leader" pickups from all the manufacturers.
There were no 1980/83 F100 Explorers as original. First use of the Explorer nameplate on a pickup = 1972 = D2TZ-9925622-A.
btw: original Ford Maverick = 1970/77.
i dout a truck sold in saskatchewan canada had a texas guy fool with it but the f-100 maverick is one piece and it has the explorer stripe
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Do you have a picture of the F-100 Maverick badge as a one piece? That'd be interesting. Kinda like the Bronco I saw with an original badge that said "Trailer King" as part of the Bronco badge (all one piece).
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Originally Posted by 83maverickf-100
no i have a maverick 100 explorer
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What I remember (and my memory could be off) is that my '77 F100 was tougher in many ways than my '84 F150. For example, the '77 has 11 inch clutch, vs the '84s 10 inch. Also, the '77 has forged radius rods, vs the '84's were stamped (for weight reduction). I learned the difference first time I tried to hop a curb in my '84 when it was 1 week old and I bent the axle. Hopped many a curb in the '77 and beat on that thing mercilessly and it took it Ford Tough.
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Originally Posted by 83maverickf-100
i dout a truck sold in saskatchewan canada had a texas guy fool with it but the f-100 maverick is one piece and it has the explorer stripe
It's entirely possible that the Maverick nameplate was as common up there, as the Ranger or Custom nameplate was here. Example, I have an 1980 F-150 Ranger Explorer. These days, those nameplates are on 3 totally different vehicles. Ranger was a pickup trim level, while Explorer was basiclly just a sport stripe package. Now, they are both seperate models, with their own trim level packages.
Ford rarely thinks up new names, just recycles the old, familiar ones. I keep expecting to see a new Falcon or Fairlane, maybe even a new Galaxie......
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Originally Posted by Rogue_Wulff
Since you are in Canada, I would think the Maverick nameplate could be original. There have been many vehicles sold over the years with different trim package designations, for the same trim level, depending on whether it was USA or Canada version.
It's entirely possible that the Maverick nameplate was as common up there, as the Ranger or Custom nameplate was here. Example, I have an 1980 F-150 Ranger Explorer. These days, those nameplates are on 3 totally different vehicles. Ranger was a pickup trim level, while Explorer was basiclly just a sport stripe package. Now, they are both seperate models, with their own trim level packages.
Ford rarely thinks up new names, just recycles the old, familiar ones. I keep expecting to see a new Falcon or Fairlane, maybe even a new Galaxie......
It's entirely possible that the Maverick nameplate was as common up there, as the Ranger or Custom nameplate was here. Example, I have an 1980 F-150 Ranger Explorer. These days, those nameplates are on 3 totally different vehicles. Ranger was a pickup trim level, while Explorer was basiclly just a sport stripe package. Now, they are both seperate models, with their own trim level packages.
Ford rarely thinks up new names, just recycles the old, familiar ones. I keep expecting to see a new Falcon or Fairlane, maybe even a new Galaxie......
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Originally Posted by 83maverickf-100
not argueing with u even though ive seen many custom badges here, i have never seen any truck but mine with a maverick on it! but i think its real becuase its exactly how my gramps bought it from factory
There were a few of those around the country but I have not seen one for a long time. Where abouts in saskatchewan did your grandpa buy the truck?