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hey guys new here , but not to ford trucks i currently have an 86 ford ranger with a 302 . i just recently purchased a 79 f150 reg cab long box looks to have a factory air set up on it my grandfather got it from north carolina a couple years ago and has been sitting in the garage since . my first question is goin to be does anyone know of a short box in decent shape around , i already had a 78 f100 short box frame so i am goin to swap everything over too that , any info or suggestions wopuld be great thanks guys
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personal preferance i geuss i have always loved the look of a reg cab short box , i like the sporty look to them i used to have an 82 short box that i put a cleveland in loved that truck . but yeah i have a soft spot for them haha
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i am in dunnville ontario right at the end of the grand river
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Welcome to the chapter.
Shortboxes do look nice but I'd miss the extra space. Are you thinking of a stepside? They are not that common in the 73-79 era and would stand out.
Frank
Shortboxes do look nice but I'd miss the extra space. Are you thinking of a stepside? They are not that common in the 73-79 era and would stand out.
Frank
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a stepside was another option i had but if i do go that route i would like to get the 80's version i think the lines of it look alot nicer then the older one. but agian another personal preferance , and the space is nice on the long box but this thing wont be hauling much anymore goin for more of a show truck weekend cruiser
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hey guys new here , but not to ford trucks i currently have an 86 ford ranger with a 302 . i just recently purchased a 79 f150 reg cab long box looks to have a factory air set up on it my grandfather got it from north carolina a couple years ago and has been sitting in the garage since . my first question is goin to be does anyone know of a short box in decent shape around , i already had a 78 f100 short box frame so i am goin to swap everything over too that , any info or suggestions wopuld be great thanks guys
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