My new to me 1979 F150 custom I6 4x4 manual.
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My new to me 1979 F150 custom I6 4x4 manual.
It runs and works other than A/C. Unsure about heat. I love how it sounds. Lot of surface rust, but I think I did ok for $1800 and definitely could've done worse. What do you think? A lot more pictures in the link below.
Imgur Album of More pics including under body
Imgur Album of More pics including under body
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Especially a straight-6, 4spd, 4X4 shorty!!!!!
This combo actually seems pretty unusual.
David
This combo actually seems pretty unusual.
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Yep, like those shortys, though mine carries a 351 with the same 4 speed.
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Yeah, according to the VIN decoder it is a:
VIN Format: 1961-1980 Ford truck
Digit Usage VIN Decoded
1-3 Series F14 F150 4WD pickup
4 Engine B L6 300-1v
5 Plant N Norfolk VA
6-8 Mod Yr/Mfg Date DE2 1979 (Mfg 1978 or 1979)
6-11 Sequential Serial # DE2530 DE2530
VIN Format: 1961-1980 Ford truck
Digit Usage VIN Decoded
1-3 Series F14 F150 4WD pickup
4 Engine B L6 300-1v
5 Plant N Norfolk VA
6-8 Mod Yr/Mfg Date DE2 1979 (Mfg 1978 or 1979)
6-11 Sequential Serial # DE2530 DE2530
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F14 = F150 4WD Pickup.
B = 300 1V I-6.
N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant.
DE2530 = 1979.
Metal Warranty Plate riveted to the left door face below the latch. Post a pic of it...all the info will be decoded.
Production date printed on the upper left corner of the Certification Label, glued to the B pillar below the striker plate.
B = 300 1V I-6.
N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant.
DE2530 = 1979.
Metal Warranty Plate riveted to the left door face below the latch. Post a pic of it...all the info will be decoded.
Production date printed on the upper left corner of the Certification Label, glued to the B pillar below the striker plate.
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F14 = F150 4WD Pickup.
B = 300 1V I-6.
N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant.
DE2530 = 1979.
Metal Warranty Plate riveted to the left door face below the latch. Post a pic of it...all the info will be decoded.
Production date printed on the upper left corner of the Certification Label, glued to the B pillar below the striker plate.
B = 300 1V I-6.
N = Norfolk VA Assembly Plant.
DE2530 = 1979.
Metal Warranty Plate riveted to the left door face below the latch. Post a pic of it...all the info will be decoded.
Production date printed on the upper left corner of the Certification Label, glued to the B pillar below the striker plate.
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VIN decoded in post #7.
117" Wheelbase.
COLOR: S = Bright Dark Blue Metallic.
TYPE/GVW: F140 = F150 4WD Pickup .. 6,050 lbs. GVWR
BODY: AB4: AB = Blue all Vinyl (Custom) / 4 = Styleside Pickup.
TRANS: A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
AXLE: 16 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / 3.750 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
MAX GVW LBS: 6,050 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
YEAR: 1979.
DSO: 25 = Richmond VA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
117" Wheelbase.
COLOR: S = Bright Dark Blue Metallic.
TYPE/GVW: F140 = F150 4WD Pickup .. 6,050 lbs. GVWR
BODY: AB4: AB = Blue all Vinyl (Custom) / 4 = Styleside Pickup.
TRANS: A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.
AXLE: 16 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / 3.750 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
MAX GVW LBS: 6,050 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
YEAR: 1979.
DSO: 25 = Richmond VA Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
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