Ford ******* questions.
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Ford ******* questions.
Hey y'all. I am new to the forum and did a little searching but, could not find my answer. I have just bought a 1973 Ford, 3/4 ton, 4x4 and it is wearing sheet metal from the 1967 through 1972 era. The truck is sitting on frame rails from that era as well. I also know that the sheet metal (cab, doors, and bed) are original equipment as well. Has anyone heard of this before? Could it be something as simple as a typo on the title, or did Ford make some ******* trucks?
Thanks for all the replies in advance.
LT.
Thanks for all the replies in advance.
LT.
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Well if it has the sheet metal from a '67-72, and is sitting on the frame of a '67-72, I'd guess it's a '67-72, and not a '73. Did you run the VIN, or are you relying on what the seller told you? Sometimes people forget the year they bought the truck, or were misinformed from the start. I've seen '80-86s billed as '78-79s, '87-91s billed as an '85... it can happen. Post the VIN and surely someone will be able to tell you for sure.
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Here is a link to the pictures. I am stuck at work so I don't have the ability to post them directly to the site. Old Ford questions - Utah's Rock Crawling and Off-Road Forum
I hope that works for y'all.
LT.
I hope that works for y'all.
LT.
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Exactly what I thought. I was thinking that it looks more like a 72 than a 73. 73 Ford changed the entire body. I am hoping for a 72 anyways. I like the look of them better. I know that the front sheet metal is from a 69. How does it look to y'all? I paid $600.00 for a running, driving, 3/4 ton, 4x4.
LT.
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The VIN will reveal the real year for sure. It definitely looks like a '69 judging by the grill, like you said, but all the "bumpside" year grills are pretty easily interchangeable. Regardless, that's a good price to pay for a running working truck! Nice find! 
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The only difference: 1975/77's with Cruise Control used a slightly different wheel. It may look the same, but it isn't the same.
The bed sheet metal (and tailgate) is the same 1967/72. The only difference in the bed are the marker lights, nameplates and mouldings.
The grille is 1969 Ranger only. The hood side emblems are 1967 only, but the same hood was used 1967/72.
The doors are 1968/72 because they have door lock *****. 1967's didn't have this feature.
1967/76 F250 4WD's & 1977 F250 4WD's (assembled before serial number Y20,001) are called High Boy's by enthusiasts. High Boy is not official FoMoCo terminology.
1977 F250 4WD's assembled FROM serial number Y20,001, 1978/79 F250 4WD's are not High Boy's.
1967/79 4WD V8 engines as original: 1967: 352 2V / 1968/76: 360 2V / 1977/79: 351M 2V & 400 2V.
The 390 & the 460 were not available in 4WD's.
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Whoa /\ /\ Ask and ye shall receive. Thanks for the info. I know that the front sheet metal has been changed sometime along the way. The paint does not match but, the rust does. I also just found a 1969 Ford, 3/4 ton, 2wd, Ranger for $300.00. It does run but smokes bad. The fella that owned it said he did a poor boy rebuild on it. New crank, heads were rebuilt, carb rebuilt, that kind of thing. I am hoping to replace the 4x4 body with the Ranger body and slap some new body mounts from Energy Suspension on it at the same time. Nothing too fancy for the 4x4. Small 4" lift, 17" wheels, 37" tires, new gears in diffs, and rear spool. I would like to have it all painted but, it is just going to be a hunting truck. Does anyone know of any good places to go for some factory replacement pieces?
Thanks again.
LT.
Thanks again.
LT.
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After some more digging this is what I found out. The truck is titled as a 1973 and after decoding the vin I discovered that it is indeed a F-250, 360 2 barrel, was made in San Jose, California on July of 1974. The body had to have been swapped out some where along the way because the rear axle does not line up perfectly with the rear well opening. The wheel base is 133" which is on par with the 1973 through 1977. The wheel base should be 131" for the 1967 through 1972. Now I am wanting some input as to what to do with it. I don't know what I should do. I bought a 1969 F-250 camper special body that is in good shape but the truck does not run. Should I continue with my plans of doing the body swap?
Thanks in advance again.
LT.
Thanks in advance again.
LT.
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