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DentsideAholics
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 125
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From: Central La on Red River
Check the frame width on the f250 to see if it matches the f150. Some of the f250's had a narrower frame under the bed. I think it was in the earlier years, but can't remember which years. If so, just means you have to drill new holes in the bed to mount it.
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 12,183
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From: St. Charles, Missouri.
hogworkzinc:
You are thinking of "HiBoy"
They have narrower frames.
They also have a Factory 4" Lift.
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-Basic definition provided by user: BigBuddy
The basic definition seems to be:
A "Hiboy" is a Ford truck that came from the factory as having the following:
- Built from 1967 thru 1977.5.
- F-250.
- 4x4.
- Divorced transfer case.
Trucks that are NOT considered a Hiboy are:
- Any truck built after mid-1977. It goes by Consecutive Build Number in the VIN# anything built starting Y80001 is a 77 1/2. **
- Anything other than an F-250.
There will always be a couple very oddball exceptions but, for the most part, this is it.
Front axle choices in the "Hiboy" were either the 8 lug Dana 44 or the old style low-slung pinion Dana 60 (commonly referred to as the Dana 50). Engine choices were either the 6 cylinder or 360 2 bbl. Steering was either manual or power ram assist.
It has been pointed out that the 300, 351M, and 400 were the engines available in the 77 model year.
You are thinking of "HiBoy"
They have narrower frames.
They also have a Factory 4" Lift.
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-Basic definition provided by user: BigBuddy
The basic definition seems to be:
A "Hiboy" is a Ford truck that came from the factory as having the following:
- Built from 1967 thru 1977.5.
- F-250.
- 4x4.
- Divorced transfer case.
Trucks that are NOT considered a Hiboy are:
- Any truck built after mid-1977. It goes by Consecutive Build Number in the VIN# anything built starting Y80001 is a 77 1/2. **
- Anything other than an F-250.
There will always be a couple very oddball exceptions but, for the most part, this is it.
Front axle choices in the "Hiboy" were either the 8 lug Dana 44 or the old style low-slung pinion Dana 60 (commonly referred to as the Dana 50). Engine choices were either the 6 cylinder or 360 2 bbl. Steering was either manual or power ram assist.
It has been pointed out that the 300, 351M, and 400 were the engines available in the 77 model year.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 811
Likes: 4
I had good experiences with Mike's truck salvage. I have three different emails for him, not sure which one is still good.
Mike@mikestrucksalvage.com, MIKE@MIKESTRUCKSALVAGE.NET, Mikestrucks@aol.com
Mike@mikestrucksalvage.com, MIKE@MIKESTRUCKSALVAGE.NET, Mikestrucks@aol.com
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,181
Likes: 3
From: Across from the neighbors
Sorry to hear that, as far as a/c cab or not, getting one already set up for a/c will prove to be ALOT easyer to deal with in the long run.
That black box is the a/c evaporator, I think. As far as modifing a none a/c cab, lots of work IMO.
Would rather swap bad a/c cab for better a/c cab, will make whole job go quicker.
That black box is the a/c evaporator, I think. As far as modifing a none a/c cab, lots of work IMO.
Would rather swap bad a/c cab for better a/c cab, will make whole job go quicker.
But what fun is the easy way?
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Fleet Owner
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 21,437
Likes: 76
From: Gilbert, PA
well me and my friend went cab shopping all day. Looked at close to 100 trucks and only found one cab that was any good. Its a 75 that has a 78 inspection sticker!!
The gas tank behind the seat but that hole should be easy enough to weld up. couple a large dents in the roof but looks quite fixable. The guy wants 850 for it. I realize that these are difficult to find but that seems high
. What do you guys think? O and it is not an A/C cab either. My friend has a lead on one from texas, shipped up, No rust at all for 1100. I think that would be better. I also have another friend who has probably 25 of these trucks in his collection. He is gonna look at his parts trucks to see if he has a usable cab
The gas tank behind the seat but that hole should be easy enough to weld up. couple a large dents in the roof but looks quite fixable. The guy wants 850 for it. I realize that these are difficult to find but that seems high. What do you guys think? O and it is not an A/C cab either. My friend has a lead on one from texas, shipped up, No rust at all for 1100. I think that would be better. I also have another friend who has probably 25 of these trucks in his collection. He is gonna look at his parts trucks to see if he has a usable cab
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,299
Likes: 2
From: The Vieux Ford, Kansas
I just bought a whole truck that I drove home that needs a passenger floor pan the rest of the cab is solid for $600. So yeah I wold say $850 sounds pretty high to me and most of these trucks are pretty rusty around here finding a decent cab isn't super easy. Cabs are a lot easier than beds though.
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Moderator & parts slinger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 50,146
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From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
$850 for just a non a/c cab that needs work, ouch. I would keep looking unless you are in a big hurry to do this.
I can get them for 100 to 500 all day, guess it depends where you are located, good luck.
I can get them for 100 to 500 all day, guess it depends where you are located, good luck.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,261
Likes: 15
From: Big Sky Country
850 for just a cab is pretty steep, maybe if it was in cherry condition and you lived in the rust belt and the guy was going to install it for you lol, were i you i'd keep my 850 and keep looking, something better is bound to show up eventually.
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Fleet Owner
Joined: May 2009
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From: Gilbert, PA
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Junior User
Joined: May 2009
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i know where a running 77-79 f150 4x4 351m is for $500. would like to buy it for my son but dont have the funds. its in Akansas. from what i could tell the body was in good condition had a dent in right rear quarter didn't see left side. power steering pump is bad from what the guy told me. if interested PM me.
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