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Old May 27, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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A real gem...

Spotted this '78 F-150 locally on Craigslist today. All the info seems legit, and I've seen this truck in person.

CLASSIC 1978 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK

When I was in elementary school, we had three 5th grade classes. This truck belongs to one of those teachers. I was only 11 (circa 2001) at the time, but I remember seeing it in the lot at school and thinking "my '77 can look like that one day". I know Mr. Bedell bought it new, and my teacher Mr. Desantis vouched for the no rain claim.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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That is one sweet truck Its almost imposible to find trucks that nice that are all original. I see your from bell vernon what a quincidence im from irwin.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Casey429
All the info seems legit, and I've seen this truck in person.
It's not, there was no option for an 8 track player in 79.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ranger429
It's not, there was no option for an 8 track player in 79.
Was there an 8 track option in '78?
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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I hope that's a typo and he meant $4,500 not $14,500
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bamaf150
Was there an 8 track option in '78?
Nope.......
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Didn't know about the 8-track deal. Maybe its a period aftermarket or dealer installed item. Don't know how popular 8 tracks were in '78, way before my time. My dad swapped a cassette player into my '77 sometime in the '80s. I know $14,500 sounds rediculous, considering the truck was probably around half that new. I know the original sticker on ny '77 F-250 was roughly $8000. I'd probably be willing to give $10 or $11k for this truck If I had the money. The big selling factor here is the fact it's probably the only dent left in western PA with all its original sheetmetal. Mine's got a '79 front clip , Bronco doors, and a bed from down south somewhere.

And I'm in Elizabeth, the truck is in BV. I know Irwin kinda well, and by the looks of you avatar, you own that awesome blue '79 I saw at the Norwin shopping center.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Nope.......
my 1978 bronco had one and it was factory ford??
 
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Originally Posted by ranger429
It's not, there was no option for an 8 track player in 79.
You are correct, When referring to trucks. (Who Cares about Anythin' Else anyway's...? )
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 79 f-150 guy
my 1978 bronco had one and it was factory ford??
No it was not factory. There was no 8 track offered in any 79 and earlier Bronco or F-series.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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wait my close freind has a 1977 f-250 that his dad bought new, it's well documented origional truck. his has a factory for 8-track player, and that a documented origional truck.. his dad ordered it new with every option he could get except ac.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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No 8-Track Players For Trucks, Sorry...
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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normaly i would go rite along and asume i was wrong, but his highboy is documented from new and it has a factory ford 8-track in it?? also my bronco was all origional 2 owner truck and it had one that was shot and apeared all stock, i found another one at a flee market that was better and put it in. then i dug out my old mans 8-track collection and went to town...
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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No 8-Track Players in these trucks...
Show me the Build Sheet, I'm interested, Because I know they didn't come in these trucks.
 
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-cb-radio.html
 
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