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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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1979 F250 wheelbase?

I have a single cab 79 F250 ranger 4x4, and can't find any info on my wheelbase? Anyone know it off the top of their head, or where online I can find it?

Also, exactly what 5speed transmission can swap onto my 400? I don't know what era of 5 speeds match up.

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133"
A ZF5 will swap with some mods.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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thanks,

what transmission do you have with that 429?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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you should check the inside of the dorr because they made an extended wheelbase option in 79, i thought mine was 133 but its really 166!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kell2784
I have a single cab 79 F250 ranger 4x4
Only one wheelbase it can be provided it is a regular cab 4x4 as stated. There were no shortbeds made in a 3/4 ton 4wd option.

If you have a 166 you must have a 2wd crewcab. Does your jamb sticker say 166? My book shows it at 167.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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no info posted on my door post. Previous owner removed it for some reason.

thanks guys, it's great to get answers here from a bunch of knowledgable people.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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146 my mistake i cant type for crap!
 
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146? Better look again. There is no 73-79 F-series that has a 146" wheelbase. How about 140"? What kind of truck do you have and I'll tell you what the WB options were.
 
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