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Old May 6, 2001 | 05:14 AM
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What model year started having computers?

My son has decided to get a truck similar to mine, but we want to stay pre-computer. In what model year did computers arrive?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

'81 Flareside
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Old May 7, 2001 | 03:26 AM
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What model year started having computers?

1980 I think? I know the 1979s don't.
 
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Old May 7, 2001 | 06:20 AM
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What model year started having computers?

'84 I think, with the feedback carb. But, I have seen an 86 with Duraspark II stock too.... Anything up to 86 except for the 85 up 302 can be switched to a non-feedback carb and Duraspark II ignition quite easily.
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82 F100 FlareSide ex. 2wd
MAF MPFI HD 300-6
Hedman Hedder
NP435(6.69 low)
NP205
3.55 Geared ARB'd 9"
Dana 44 TTB
31x10.50/15 Goodyear M/T's

 
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Old May 7, 2001 | 04:35 PM
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