Now: The Old School Super Duty

[akaFrankCastle]

I've seen the last one. Too complete for my tastes.

I'm looking for something in the sub-2k arena. Engine is immaterial as is the transmission. Axles are somewhat immaterial. If I go 7.3, I'll use a donor truck's D60/10.5 with rear disks and speed sensors. If I go 12V Cummins or similar, I will likely keep the stock axles for a bit.

Basic criteria is decent cab, matching VIN on cab and frame, TITLE, long bed frame. Original paint and a decent bed would be nice. Also, would like a camper special bed with the tool box built in.

The Idaho truck is off the table. The body is absolutely trashed with rust. And there are title issues (body swap, original VIN tag not saved). And the guy selling is not the titled owner (selling for "customer" who didn't like quote for repairs).

[landshark]

what a pretty green $2999



http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1976-Ford-F250-2054279.xhtml

[landshark]

1978 Ford Supercab Ranger XLT F250 4x4 - $3250



http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4951002898.html

[landshark]

1974 Ford F250 Ranger SuperCab - $5000



http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/4997714216.html

[landshark]

Maybe get some pics, its cheap!

75 f250 supercab ranger - $1500 (Tijeras)

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/4994667111.html

[landshark]

This one looks really nice and has the built in tool box. However looks like the picture is from 5 years ago...

1975 Ford Supercab - $3000



http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/4946300350.html

[landshark]

I like this one...

1975 Ford F-150 - $4300



http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4963576297.html

[akaFrankCastle]

#1: 2wd
#2: I see a high rust to price ratio.
#3: 2wd AND more than I want to spend
#4: 73-77.5 frames are more narrow than later frames making the 7.3 swap a larger pain in the ass.
#5: F150

[landshark]

1976 f150 supercab - $2700



http://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/4935744526.html

[akaFrankCastle]

Is this my payback for all of the submission to the "unique daily driver" thread?

[landshark]

#1: 2wd
#2: I see a high rust to price ratio.
#3: 2wd AND more than I want to spend
#4: 73-77.5 frames are more narrow than later frames making the 7.3 swap a larger pain in the ass.
#5: F150

missed the 4x4 thing.. can you tell the power went out at work and iam home? ;)

Closer?



http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/4962028149.html

[akaFrankCastle]

It's an F150. I'd prefer F250-350. I do believe there is a frame difference.

[sykanr0ng]

As far as I know the front frame width is the same in all years of the dentside Ford.
It was the width of the back of the frame that changed with the highboy F250 being the last hold-out until mid 1977 model year.
A good source of info:

http://www.fordification.net/

[akaFrankCastle]

As far as I know the front frame width is the same in all years of the dentside Ford.
It was the width of the back of the frame that changed with the highboy F250 being the last hold-out until mid 1977 model year.
A good source of info:

http://www.fordification.net/

The one (I can't believe I've only been able to find one single, complete build) build I've seen featuring the 7.3 recommended the later frame. I do recall now, from my previous foray into the world of dent sides and your reminding me, that there was a narrow section on one of the frames.

I usually consume my knowledge from FTE. However, their recent site issues and increase in advertising has got me looking for alternatives and cached versions of threads. I'll check Fordification out. Thanks.

[sykanr0ng]

Here is a chart of frame widths and wheel bases for some of the F series trucks, covers 1960-1979, (accuracy?):

[landshark]

I will be more diligent and detail oriented in my search.

[akaFrankCastle]

I appreciate that.

What sucks is I like the subtle body styling differences in the 73-77 trucks but would prefer the rolling chassis from a 77.5-79. The extended cabs were only 2WD F100-150 in 73-77.5. Also, because diesel has the larger spout I'm almost completely stuck with a 77.5-79 bed, in order to accommodate the installation of the larger fill necks without incurring body work.

[landshark]

these things are hard to find.. and the ones that are found are asking quite a bit for crap.

I know... short bed pfft

'79 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4 $5000 obo



http://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/4973892202.html

[landshark]

a little rust from the looks...

1979 F250 - $2500



http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4961193329.html

[akaFrankCastle]

Seen the STL one last week. Knowing MDOT's history of salt use, I'm sure that thing is just a shell.

About 4 years ago I found a CCSB in Pueblo for 1200. It was in great shape and RAN. Called the guy, set up a time, grabbed my buddy's trailer and headed down. Made a follow up call just to be sure and the seller told me a guy had just drove it off.

[sykanr0ng]

Last year these trucks were all over now they have vanished

Not a SuperCab but '74 F250 4x4 7.3 diesel and auto come with it (not installed):

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4971455365.html

[landshark]

can't tell if this is a 4x4 or not...

1978 f350 460 - $800



http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/4988192545.html

[akaFrankCastle]

2WD. You can just barely see the rear mounted PS gear box in the last picture.

[Jesus_man]

The one in Las Cruces isn't bad. That doesn't appear to be a "short bed" in today's terms...

[TOOLMAN]

I concur. That crew cab in Las Cruces is sweet. Plus, super hard to find those!

[akaFrankCastle]

Found a cab today at the salvage yard. Has been repainted once. Didn't see any rust on it at all. Original vinyl floor liner and back seat still in it. Just might have to go back and grab it for a later date.

[sykanr0ng]

Found a cab today at the salvage yard. Has been repainted once. Didn't see any rust on it at all. Original vinyl floor liner and back seat still in it. Just might have to go back and grab it for a later date.

You must be luckier than I am, if I see something like that and don't grab it, it's gone when I go back.

[akaFrankCastle]

Wish I knew someone close to here who could check this one out for me.

http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/5005576430.html

[Viperwolf1]

Let me know if you decide it's worth checking out. It's about 1 1/2 hrs from me.

[akaFrankCastle]

Let me know if you decide it's worth checking out. It's about 1 1/2 hrs from me.

Waiting to hear back from the seller. If things sound good on the phone, I'll let you know.