ontario newbie
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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Hi Fellows, welcome to the chapter! Sounds like a sweet pair of trucks! Just curious why you want to switch from longbox to shortbox?
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Originally Posted by loudfords
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Hi Fellows, welcome to the chapter! Sounds like a sweet pair of trucks! Just curious why you want to switch from longbox to shortbox?
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 |
Welcome aboard.
You just can't go wrong with a 79 Ford truck, long box short box or extendacab.
If it was me they'd both have to live:-drink Rick. |
Welcome To FTE!!!!
What part of Ontario are you in?
truckfarmingcanuck is a couple of hours east of Toronto off the 401 and has an interesting collection of trucks and parts. AL.:-wink |
HI and WELCOME to FTE!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Dealford
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What part of Ontario are you in?
truckfarmingcanuck is a couple of hours east of Toronto off the 401 and has an interesting collection of trucks and parts. AL.:-wink |
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 |
Originally Posted by fp_5
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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 |
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Originally Posted by fellows86ranger
(Post 8251230)
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
thanks! Matt |
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