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Jan 11, 2013 | 11:43 PM

#2056

maddogjohnson

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From: Santa Clarita

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orona

hey guys Im new on this forum I just want to introduce my new truck

I just bought it the other day. Its been a dream of mine to have a truck like this since I was a little kid. She will get a make over very soon

I see you were able to snag this truck that was for sale in Paso Robles, CA. Looks like you got a great deal. Congrats and welcome!

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:21 AM

#2057

PACrewCab

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Posts: 93

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From: Pennsylvania

Awesome truck, Orona!!

Jan 13, 2013 | 12:58 AM

#2058

fordtrucknut

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Joined: May 2002

Posts: 927

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From: Lake Point, Utah

Here's a link to my new thread....bought another 78 Crew Cab!!!

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12707294

Jan 13, 2013 | 09:43 AM

#2059

Orona

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Joined: Jan 2013

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maddogjohnson

I see you were able to snag this truck that was for sale in Paso Robles, CA. Looks like you got a great deal. Congrats and welcome!

yea the same one!
thanks guys I cant wait to get start it on it.

Jan 18, 2013 | 06:43 PM

#2060

sportfuryjoe

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Joined: Dec 2010

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Slow progress...

Recent pic with the new grille guard

Got the "Ranger XLT" emblems installed on the bed, just have the remainder of the upper and lower trim to install on the bed.

Jan 18, 2013 | 07:25 PM

#2061

Pitcrw6

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Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 4,446

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From: Panama City, FL

Your truck looks awesome. I like

Jan 19, 2013 | 09:04 AM

#2062

Orona

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love the color on your truck!

Jan 19, 2013 | 11:03 AM

#2063

vinny1978

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Did it have 2 gas fillers originally? I got a 79 crewcab shortbed and it has 2.

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Jan 19, 2013 | 12:03 PM

#2064

sportfuryjoe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vinny1978

Did it have 2 gas fillers originally? I got a 79 crewcab shortbed and it has 2.

Yes and no... The bed that is on the truck now is actually off of a '79 custom 1/2 ton that I parted out, it came with the single rear fuel door. The original (rusty) 3/4 ton bed had the single round cut-out in the bed where the original owner mounted a fuel cap for a 20 gal aux fuel tank. That tank is mounted below the rear frame rails behind the rear axle. The truck currently runs approx 39 gals of fuel between the two tanks.

I kept the rear tank when I did the bed swap and paint, and actually prefer the clean look of the single fuel door over having a visible gas cap on the side.

Thanks for the compliments on the paint, it turned out really nice. Incase you're wondering, it did come from the factory with the white inlay.

Jan 19, 2013 | 07:12 PM

#2065

punkrockpilot

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Joined: Feb 2009

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From: Santa Maria, CA

WOW, super jealous. I wish my truck was that far along and that nice.

Jan 20, 2013 | 12:34 AM

#2066

sportfuryjoe

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Joined: Dec 2010

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Quote:

Originally Posted by punkrockpilot

WOW, super jealous. I wish my truck was that far along and that nice.

Wish mine had a 12 valve Cummins like yours... Someday.

Jan 22, 2013 | 01:09 AM

#2067

srshll

Freshman User

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 26

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wanted 78 79 4wd short box crew cab frame

I am looking for a 4x4 short box frame for crew cab. I found a nice 2wd with all the trim and want to make it a 4wd with out chopping up a few frames. Let me know if anythings out there. 412-330-8265 or email me at hllahlavl@yahoo.com

Jan 22, 2013 | 11:04 AM

#2068

ChaseTruck754

Lead Driver

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 6,993

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From: Costa Mesa, CA

use the 2wd frame & do a radius arm & coil spring setup like the newer trucks. That's the way I'd go.

Jan 22, 2013 | 06:15 PM

#2069

crazyredneckanyhow

Thread Starter

Post Fiend

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 5,181

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From: Across from the neighbors

Its not hard to do a 4wd conversion. However stock radius arms require alot of work either by modifying the frame or the arms. You could do that or a 4 link or do a leaf suspension.

Jan 22, 2013 | 06:21 PM

#2070

78bigunns

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Joined: Oct 2001

Posts: 1,777

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From: Culpeper, Virginia

Been thinking about swapping my dually to 4wd with leafs. I need to take apart a running driving truck like I need a new hole in my head.

But it would be the only one running around like it.....

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