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Awesome clean ! Rare truck came out absolutely gorgeous.. can't wait to see more about that low milleage Peace-car 'vette ! Big Hugs & much love from Europe we love your channel boys ! keep up..
This made me smile. My Father and I own a 1979 Ford F150 Custom Explorer. Unfortunately ours has been sitting in an outdoor storage facility since Hurricane Katrina so it is not in that great of condition. My dad nor I have laid eyes on it in 19 years, we just continue to pay the storage bill. As a teen, I hated driving it but now I wish I could restore it but that is more money than my dad will let go of and more than I can afford. I’m glad you guys found this one. It made my day.
I'm gonna assume since you mentioned Katrina you aren't too far from me.... If you'd be interested in selling and letting me restore it for y'all, I'd let you drive it again when I was done 💁🏼 I'm in south Louisiana and love these old trucks!
@@jonathonreborn2724 I’m probably 1.5-2 hours away from you. I know eventually we will need to do something with it. I will definitely keep you in mind
30 years ago I bought my buddies 79 bronco. He broke the pinion so he threw in his 76 F100 Ranger 4-wheel drive for parts with a 390 full-time four-wheel drive automatic that ran like a dream. Sadly the body on that truck was completely rotted out. But I did salvage a rear end for the bronco. Bronco came with a 351 m that the prior owner, from whom my buddy bought it, had a race car, also put in a different cam with a four-barrel manifold and carburetor. Originally had a four-speed truck transmission, which I replaced with a C6 automatic for snow plowing. Yes, the 351M is frowned upon as being sort of a dog but with the add-ons it does go pretty well. I'm currently putting in a 31 spline rear another buddy sold me for cheap. It also came with a 4-inch coil lift in the front and re-arched rear springs with an extra leaf. Other than the short wheelbase it has no problem hauling a heavy load such as a car trailer with a big vehicle or a load of blocks in a trailer. I have used it to pull stumps so I call it my tractor. This project is never ending so don't give up on yours.
@@leew878You should consider selling it to someone who can restore it, my father had a 79 Chevy K5 Blazer he let rot away because he didn’t want to sell in back in the early 2000s! In 2000 it still had a good chance of being restored but overtime it got beyond repair and we couldn’t even get anyone to buy it by 2020 it was worth only scrap! It only took one small water drop leak to destroy it from 2001-2003 in 2004 when i checked on it the whole inside of the K5 was rusted out! Don’t make the same mistake!
Just my opinion, but that truck is way more satisfying than that Corvette. But I'm also a truck guy (and a Chevy truck fan, at that). That truck brings back a lot of memories. My dad drove trucks from the late 60's until now. With the exception of a Dodge, which was his first truck, he's had all Fords. From his '76 F-150 until his '88 F-150, they all had 2 fuel tanks. His '97 was the first truck with 1 large fuel tank. Not sure why they did that, but when one tank got low on gas, he'd just flip a switch while driving to feed fuel from the second tank. Since 1976, he also always had the extended cab.........and until 1997, there was no third or fourth door to get into the back seat. Loved the way this classic Ford turned out. Outstanding job, as usual!!!
The first year I remember an extended cab having a 3rd door was 97 F150 then in 98 when the F250 with body style change got the 3rd door. My 97 250 had just 2 doors extended cab long bed 4x4 with 7.3 powerstroke.
If you are a truck guy, then you *_NEED_* to check out the Edison Motors channel for what they are offering pickup owners. I won't spoil the surprise, but the more you look into it, the more your mind will be blown. Cheers!
Pros of the split gas tanks: 1) Higher capacity than can be achieved underbody 2) Front-to-back weight distribution; less sloshing in the tail. Potential con: in a wreck, you’re taking a gasoline bath.
It's a highboy. First thing to notice, front crossmember is visible under the front bumper. 2nd, regular f250's have 3 inch wide leaf springs. Highboys are narrower. And the #1 way to tell, is a divorce mount transfer case. Meaning, the case is separated from the transmission.
You really don’t know the old fords do you. I grew up with them. All ford 4x4’s were high boys. The 3/4 and 1 tons all had the same leaf springs and rear ends. They as well had the separate transfer case. Only the half ton were different yet still high boys
@@edgemonsiteworksllc3369 No. Not all Ford 4x4's were high boys. 67-77.5 were high boys. Anything before or after, are not high boys. High boys have 3 inch wide front springs, rears were 2 1/4 wide. Ford parts guy of 30 years. Since we're being snarky, if you grew up around these trucks, sounds like you need to keep growing.
@@timeiden7471 the truck year of this truck were all high boys. That’s the topic. The 3/4 tons and 1 tons all had the same suspensions and running gear. The only exception was a dually had more leafs in the springs. Otherwise they were identical. I grew up with those trucks. Built many 4x4’s of those years. Everything was transferable from one to the other. I suggest you try arguing with someone your own age that hasn’t a clue
@@edgemonsiteworksllc3369 No. You're wrong dude. The highboys are F26 chasis only. 67 to 77.5 F26 is a 250 4wd. And the 4 inch ride height is because the front axle was the dana 44hd which had a pinion angle that prevented the transfer case to be married to the transmission That issue was remedied in February of 77 when the dana 60 front axle were introduced. If you don't believe me, the Ford archives are very clear on that. The f350, or the F36/38 chasis did not come as 4wd until 78 and 79 and those were not made in high numbers. Also with dana 60 kingpin front axles.
Many older 3/4 ton trucks were used for towing campers or work trailers. The extra gas tank was an option to increase range when camping or going on long hauls.
I grew up driving Ford pickups from the 70s (72 custom with a 302 engine, 76 F100 custom with a 360 engine, and a 79 F150 with the 351 Windsor engine), seeing this truck brings back some good memories
The creature comforts it has is about all that is necessary. It reminds me of the 77 F150 that my Father had. It takes me back to the days when I would go back to.
From Ford Truck Enthusiasts: Highboy is not a Ford term. It's a nickname given to the 1977 1/2 and earlier F250 4x4s because they were so much higher than the competition. And all the 1977 1/2 and earlier F250 4x4s were made the same height, it's not an option or lift kit, just a nickname for the standard F250 4x4. "Highboy" is an unofficial slang term for pre-77.5 F250 4x4s. They do in fact have a narrower frame. The front bumper mounts on special brackets that adapt the narrow frame to the wider hole spacing on the bumper. There is a bar connecting the bottom front of the frame rails. They have rear lift blocks from the factory. They have a divorced transfer case. They have closed knuckle, drum brake front axles. They never came factory equipped with a modern big block (429 or 460). I believe the leaf springs are a different width as well. There may be exceptions, but for the most part, this is what makes a highboy. 35x12.5 tires fit stock highboys with minimal rubbing. At least, they work well enough here in Iowa, where off-roading means driving through cornfields and down mud roads after a rain. most 73-77 F250 4x4's came with closed knuckle but some also came open knuckle front ends. I think it was in 76 where they came open knuckle. The mid 77's through 79's had a wider frame than the "highboys" and the power steering option came with the integral type instead of the power assist. The transfer cases in mid 77 also became married to the transmission, and the truck was lowered, as the need to accommodate the lengthy drive shafts descending in both directions from a centrally located transfer case was supposedly "remedied". Biggest tell is a divorced transfer case. Edit: one more thing: there was no factory "lowboy" F250 4x4 counterpart... ALL pre 77.5 F250 4x4's can be considered highboys.
Ford actually named the truck the factory high rider I have a old family friend that worked on the assembly line back in the day and bought a highboy that I’m the proud owner of now
From what I've been told, the highboy is taller because Ford needed to raise the hight to fit a divorced transfer case since it is not "married" to the transmission and is located further down the driveline *edit: yes, only a 77' Ford F250 4x4 with such additions could be considered a "Highboy"
I had a 1976 F100 Explorer. The Explorer trim package included the badging, the stripping, and the white spoked wheels. This F250 has a lot of aftermarket accessories.
That truck brings back memories. My parents owned a blue Explorer F 150 when I was a kid; but it wasn’t a 4-wheel drive. My dad put a camper shell on the back and we went (from Louisiana) to California in it! We stopped at the Grand Canyon on the way and went to Disney World while we there. In Cali, my dad found a place that would take the back window out of the truck and the front window out of the camper and put a vinyl boot between camper and cab. In the camper, my dad put 4” foam on a piece of plywood that lay on the bottom of the camper/top of the truck bed. My brother and I would lay on our stomachs on this make shift bed and look through the boot into the cab where my parents and little sister would ride. Yep, memories!
My dad had a 1977 F250 Explorer with some kind of custom canopy shell on it. The truck had a rear slider window and the canopy had one as well. Dad did the same thing, laying a sheet of plywood with foam on top wrapped in a blanket. We would lay in back while going down the road. If we wanted to talk, we'd just open the slider and tap on the window. Great times indeed! I miss that truck!
I’ve never had the opportunity to buy a new car and my kids recently asked me what my dream car is. This truck is it! 1977 is my birth year, red is my favorite color! Please do a follow up video and let us know what a truck like this might cost so I can start saving my pennies. Great job team! God bless!
Pro tip - that glove box button was always a PITA - so I mounted a nice brass handle on the door just above the button to have something to pull when the button was pressed in. I owned a '79 F100 flareside back in the early 80s. It was a custom show truck.
You mentioned it barely has any creature comforts when in fact it's got all the options available at that time! Dash vents on these trucks are a sign the truck had factory AC. Another interesting feature on these trucks is the fresh air floor vents located under the dash, it's on the driver's side by the headlight dimmer switch and the passenger side is a tab under the dash. I've got a 78 bronco and love those vents in the summer. Beautiful truck, hope y'all get it running.
@user-nv2gw1tt5o yes, sir. Even higher end vehicles. I owned some very nice old Buicks and Cadillacs that did not have a passenger side mirror. It could be a pain in the ass sometimes.
@@Topjunkie-r4s when I was a teenager my uncle had a 78 LTD and he'd let me drive it around the field. He took me out on road one day and I looked over to check the mirror and freaked out and thought I'd broke it off somehow, he laughed and said it never had one
The only thing I didn't see it have that my 75 had was cruise control. Mine had everything and it had would trim on dash. Swapped black door panels for the red and dash pad also. And did the top with black. Through some red lights under the dash. I'm so in the market for another. My wife don't see why I am looking to spend 30k but these trucks are worth it.
You can tell if your Ford is a highboy by checking for a cross member between the front frame horns below the bumper, looking at the front spring pack, and examining the width of the back springs. Additionally, you can identify a highboy by a ram style steering cylinder on the front axle with power steering lines.
I was only 9 years old when this truck was built. My dad owned a 1969 Ford F150 8 lug with a 4 speed in the floor & that's what I learned to drive on. My Dad also owned a 1972 F150 Camper Special 8 lug, which had the two gas tanks, too. My Dad also bought a camper to put on it when we took trips. I'm 58 years old & I miss that era when you could pay off a vehicle in two years while being middle class. Unfortunately, you can't do that today. 💯
My Grandfather had a 77 Ford truck like this, his was 4x2 and hunter green with green headliner and green seats, we would go camping in the mountains of PA with it and he’d put his little aluminum v-bottom boat in the back and pull his pop up camper. Very fond memories
frame is narrower on highboy to mount divorced transfer cases. Also fuel tank is behind seat as regular tanks wont fit between frame rails. Only custom tanks or non factory tanks used outside the factory in cab tank.. Also no tank gas doors in bed were used from factory.
I just came across your video and this just takes my breath away. My husband bought me a Nascar edition Trans am i think it was a 1979. Ricaro seats black and red interior and white outside with T top. 4.9 litre engine. I used to hug the car and say i love you! Im working for you. We both were. He bought it in 1985. Also he a Corvette in the 70's before met him. In the 80's he had a lemon yellow Ford and that truck had such a simple engine. Old fashioned gas cap. You did an amazing job.
I had a 1977 F250 on the 80s. Paid $600, then someone hit me, and didn't want it on their record so the gave me $500. The damage wasn't bad. I drove it for 6 years. It was fully loaded, air, cruise and many other add-ons. Great runner. Always mount the EEC module under the dashboard to protect it. Check the oil very often.
What really happen to the truck was the old boy came home from the bar one late night in 1988 and hit 2-3 cars and the paper boy on a huffy bike ,so he hid it away all these years..
Don't put that nonsense on Old school he's probably just a hoarder my Grandfather had that mental illness he kept everything he ever owned when he passed away it was a mess to clean and organizing his house to get ready to sell it he had some cool stuff but most of it was junk to us but to him it was his life's work it was all treasure to him 😂😂😂 R.I.P Granddaddy
OG's kept everything because there was a time when they had to survive with nothing, so having "old junk" around eased their life many times. Survivors of The Great Depression have many fascinating stories. My Granny is 90, and I love listening to stories of the bygone days!
😂😂 I knew a guy who plowed through somebody’s garage door while drunk. He hid the truck till him and my brother changed out the bumper, grill and repaired the hood lol.
You guys crack me up with all the 17XXX original miles! That thing is beat to within an inch of its life, not even mentioning the huge dent caved in on the passenger side door.
Probably answered earlier but the reason for two separate gas tanks in two different locations was to accommodate the capacity needed to meet this truck's purpose, but there wasn't a good spot to put one big tank in one spot. So the engineers fit them where they could and equal out the weight distrobution as much as possible. In design they call how what goes where on a vehicle the "packaging". I used to work at Ford's Product Development Center in Dearborn on the new vehicle designs so I got to learn a lot. It was pretty cool.
Love your work guys. Don't care about the fake accusers. Your vids are extra fun. This truck is a gem & you gave it a new lease on life. Have a great day folks. 💙 From France.
My first truck was a 1976 highboy which sat much higher than the 1977 in your video. Most had the 360 V8 with low compression heads, worthless power plant. At 12,000 miles when the warranty expired, I put in a 428 Cobra Jet. The truck was unstoppable with the four speed with granny.
Looks like a Starskey and Hutch theme truck. A popular show from the 70s. That GranTorino also had a factory tricked out 400 motor . I Love your barn find transformations. Great job ! 👍
It looks more like a back ground truck they would have used on Charlie's Angels. Ford supplied the vehicles and a bright red truck with white stripes would have gotten all the eyes on it at the time.
I owned a Starsky and Hutch edition Gran Torino back in the 80s. (I'm old!) Mine had a 460, of the 1,000 made 900 had the 400, 100 had the 460. Sure wish I still had it today!
I have to say, the phenomenal music selection while pressure washing is on point. All I need is a slow dancing partner, a sunset, a good cocktail...oh and a fire going in the outdoor fireplace.
For a long time, it was common for trucks to offer a second fuel tank as an option. When I bought my 1988 Chevy C1500 Silverado, it had the optional 44 Gallon single fuel tank. That is the first time I ever saw a single high capacity fuel tank in a truck.
in order to buy this truck and let it sit you'd have to be born in the 1940s-50s... they said its a 79 truck... with those low miles, more than likely it was a father or grandfather's truck that got passed down upon death; if you were born in 1970... you'd only be 9 years old when this truck was offered for sale from ford
My dad owned a 1977 F250 Custom Explorer from 1980 -86. Had the 400 Cleveland. When they started lowering lead levels in gas, they started burning valves. Same problem with the 351. They needed hard seats. Dad's Explorer was 2wd white with that same striping but was red striping. It had the 16.5 wheels on it because it had the fancy chrome full cover hubcaps and not the standard dog dish caps. Can't remember if it had 2 fuel tanks but if it did, it didn't have an in-cab tank. It was a great truck but couldn't get traction even with a load if you ventured into damp grass. That was why he sold it in favor of a 4x4 Suburban. Regretted selling it later. I dont know for certain but my guess is the Explorer package of this era may have been the higher end fancy version. Still had AM radio and no air conditioning but carpeted floor for one thing.
This 1977 Ford F-250 from what I understand was only driven between 1977 and 1989 which makes a total of 12 years that this car has been driven since its release. It's sad to see a beautiful car like this being abandoned like this in a barn. Finally the heroes have arrived the WD Detailing team has arrived to get him out of here.😃🌈🚙✨
Great to see you guys getting better protected and when working with mice stuff, you should be also with the hazmat suit on, not only the gloves and mask
Lots of times, they'd use a single style of fuel tank on every model they could, making a differently shaped tank required more time, tools, and money, so they saved where they could. Sometimes they would use a regular underbody tank for any truck with a single tank, then a single tank + another tank in a seperate location to make a dual tank truck. Also keeps you from having a massive tank under the truck or losing room in the bed to have another tank. They eventually realized how unsafe it was to sit directly in front of a fuel source, so Ford would eventually move to a tank mounted just in front of the rear bumper in later years.
I agree with your value. Those higher numbers represent maybe auction value after the tremendous amount of engine work and going through the drive train. Low mileage doesn't mean that years of sitting didn't take its toll on everything under the hood. It will need a new wiring harness. Lots of body work to do. Patina is great but for big values, a frame off restoration is needed. It probably wouldn't pay for itself after the restoration. Cool truck though.
Am I the only one who thinks it's weird to wash the car while wearing fabric shoes, that soak up all the water and get your feet wet for hours? This man needs some moisture resistant working boots.
I've always wore fabric while washing a car, power washing, washing a house ECT but then I'm a MAN brought up working hard and not worried about a little discomfort.
As I look back, I vividly recall the Jeep Cherokee single cab, which boasted a striking appearance with a fuel tank placed behind the driver's seat. This particular model was quite popular among government institutions, such as electricity companies and dam reconstruction projects. Growing up in Iran, I came across many such vehicles that are still in existence, although they are no longer in use. It's not uncommon to spot these Jeeps in scrap yards or abandoned in someone's backyard, as a nostalgic reminder of the past. Apart from the Cherokee, there are numerous old and worn-out Jeeps, along with other American beauties such as Ford, GMC, and Dodge, as well as sedans like Cadillac, Chevy ,Buick, Pontiac and many more In fact, these older vehicles were much more reliable than today's models, especially when it came to maintenance and handling technical issues. One of the most appealing aspects of these vehicles was that almost anyone could fix them, making them a favourite among car enthusiasts and mechanics alike.👌👌☺☺
You can tell if it's a highboy by the springs and frame horn, a factory highboy has 4 inch blocks instead of 3 inch, and the front springs will have a lowered spring perch, the frame horn will be slightly different as well.
I think this is probably the best details you guys have ever done! The plaid and white sea pattern is probably my favorite I've ever ever seen you guys do! Also that bumper polishing looks insane!
the reason for trucks having two fuel tanks back then was Trucks were previously made with more than one fuel tank for several reasons, including space-saving design for engineers, extra fuel for drivers, and enhanced weight distribution. Some late-model trucks, like the earlier F series from Ford, couldn't make one large tank fit within the design.
F250 Hi boy’s usually come with a Dana 60 front axle and has the big hub manual hub lockers I had a1969 f250 with a 390 long bed, But wasn’t a hi boy… Loved the truck !!! Had 36.5 kidders on it when I bought it, Also had to install a 3” body lift because flexing the front tires rubbed on the fenders
There's several reasons for the two fuel tanks. Saving space, extra fuel, enhanced weight distribution. The earlier F-series from Ford simply didn't have room in the design to fit in one large tank.
To find out if it's a high boy refer to the Vin number. Vin numbers are usually a great thesaurus for describing vehicle options. If not check the plack on the fire wall. Will also tell ypu paint and trim codes
You guys are so young. Those white spoke wheels came off-the-shelf with red and blue stripes on them. I had a "75" with the same bug shield. That flat used to be black plastic turns purple with age.
it came with a 360ci motor, a true boat anchor.Most everyone changed it out to a 351. Split rim rims, nylon 6 or 8 ply tires. Mine came with a factory 15Klb PTO WENCH ! most had 2 or 3 gas tanks (2 saddle tanks, one on each side of the box, 1 behind the bench seat and 8 to 10 mpg. Mine came with no power brakes (all drum) no power steering. no air. 4 on the floor, four wheel drive, when you locked in the hubs manually. ALL straight from the factory. Bitch to drive but it would go anywhere in any conditions
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What do you think this truck is worth all fixed up and running?
Inline 300-6
351m
400
For the 4wd
Engine options
yes it is a highboy cause i just looked it up and i saw one with the same color tone
Awesome clean ! Rare truck came out absolutely gorgeous.. can't wait to see more about that low milleage Peace-car 'vette !
Big Hugs & much love from Europe we love your channel boys ! keep up..
What was the tool u used when cleaning the carpet. The one that blowed it completely clean?
You guys should invest in a Dry Ice Blaster! Look them up, they are INCREDIBLE!
I'd love to see a double feature where YOU detail it and Vice Grip Garage gets it running!
that would be an awesome episode
I’ve suggested that also.
It would break this
Channel!!😆
@@lordmetal3842it would be but I doubt it’ll happen
Great input. That would be worth watching for sure.
Me too. That would be awesome.
This made me smile. My Father and I own a 1979 Ford F150 Custom Explorer. Unfortunately ours has been sitting in an outdoor storage facility since Hurricane Katrina so it is not in that great of condition. My dad nor I have laid eyes on it in 19 years, we just continue to pay the storage bill. As a teen, I hated driving it but now I wish I could restore it but that is more money than my dad will let go of and more than I can afford. I’m glad you guys found this one. It made my day.
I'm gonna assume since you mentioned Katrina you aren't too far from me.... If you'd be interested in selling and letting me restore it for y'all, I'd let you drive it again when I was done 💁🏼 I'm in south Louisiana and love these old trucks!
@@jonathonreborn2724 I’m probably 1.5-2 hours away from you. I know eventually we will need to do something with it. I will definitely keep you in mind
30 years ago I bought my buddies 79 bronco. He broke the pinion so he threw in his 76 F100 Ranger 4-wheel drive for parts with a 390 full-time four-wheel drive automatic that ran like a dream. Sadly the body on that truck was completely rotted out. But I did salvage a rear end for the bronco. Bronco came with a 351 m that the prior owner, from whom my buddy bought it, had a race car, also put in a different cam with a four-barrel manifold and carburetor. Originally had a four-speed truck transmission, which I replaced with a C6 automatic for snow plowing. Yes, the 351M is frowned upon as being sort of a dog but with the add-ons it does go pretty well. I'm currently putting in a 31 spline rear another buddy sold me for cheap. It also came with a 4-inch coil lift in the front and re-arched rear springs with an extra leaf. Other than the short wheelbase it has no problem hauling a heavy load such as a car trailer with a big vehicle or a load of blocks in a trailer. I have used it to pull stumps so I call it my tractor. This project is never ending so don't give up on yours.
@@leew878You should consider selling it to someone who can restore it, my father had a 79 Chevy K5 Blazer he let rot away because he didn’t want to sell in back in the early 2000s! In 2000 it still had a good chance of being restored but overtime it got beyond repair and we couldn’t even get anyone to buy it by 2020 it was worth only scrap! It only took one small water drop leak to destroy it from 2001-2003 in 2004 when i checked on it the whole inside of the K5 was rusted out! Don’t make the same mistake!
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Just my opinion, but that truck is way more satisfying than that Corvette. But I'm also a truck guy (and a Chevy truck fan, at that). That truck brings back a lot of memories. My dad drove trucks from the late 60's until now. With the exception of a Dodge, which was his first truck, he's had all Fords. From his '76 F-150 until his '88 F-150, they all had 2 fuel tanks. His '97 was the first truck with 1 large fuel tank. Not sure why they did that, but when one tank got low on gas, he'd just flip a switch while driving to feed fuel from the second tank. Since 1976, he also always had the extended cab.........and until 1997, there was no third or fourth door to get into the back seat. Loved the way this classic Ford turned out. Outstanding job, as usual!!!
The first year I remember an extended cab having a 3rd door was 97 F150 then in 98 when the F250 with body style change got the 3rd door. My 97 250 had just 2 doors extended cab long bed 4x4 with 7.3 powerstroke.
If you are a truck guy, then you *_NEED_* to check out the Edison Motors channel for what they are offering pickup owners. I won't spoil the surprise, but the more you look into it, the more your mind will be blown.
Cheers!
Chevy fan? Nobody is perfect I guess 😂
R u selling it
Oh man! I forgot all about my dad switching to the other tank! This video takes me back as well!
Pros of the split gas tanks:
1) Higher capacity than can be achieved underbody
2) Front-to-back weight distribution; less sloshing in the tail.
Potential con: in a wreck, you’re taking a gasoline bath.
Too cool and brings back memories. "Restored" with a pressure washer and a vacuum, what a find.
It's a highboy. First thing to notice, front crossmember is visible under the front bumper. 2nd, regular f250's have 3 inch wide leaf springs. Highboys are narrower. And the #1 way to tell, is a divorce mount transfer case. Meaning, the case is separated from the transmission.
You really don’t know the old fords do you. I grew up with them. All ford 4x4’s were high boys. The 3/4 and 1 tons all had the same leaf springs and rear ends. They as well had the separate transfer case. Only the half ton were different yet still high boys
@@edgemonsiteworksllc3369 No. Not all Ford 4x4's were high boys. 67-77.5 were high boys. Anything before or after, are not high boys. High boys have 3 inch wide front springs, rears were 2 1/4 wide. Ford parts guy of 30 years. Since we're being snarky, if you grew up around these trucks, sounds like you need to keep growing.
@@timeiden7471 the truck year of this truck were all high boys. That’s the topic. The 3/4 tons and 1 tons all had the same suspensions and running gear. The only exception was a dually had more leafs in the springs. Otherwise they were identical. I grew up with those trucks. Built many 4x4’s of those years. Everything was transferable from one to the other. I suggest you try arguing with someone your own age that hasn’t a clue
@@timeiden7471 everyone knows about the parts guys. Don’t know your azz from a hole in the ground
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No. You're wrong dude.
The highboys are F26 chasis only.
67 to 77.5
F26 is a 250 4wd.
And the 4 inch ride height is because the front axle was the dana 44hd which had a pinion angle that prevented the transfer case to be married to the transmission
That issue was remedied in February of 77 when the dana 60 front axle were introduced.
If you don't believe me, the Ford archives are very clear on that.
The f350, or the F36/38 chasis did not come as 4wd until 78 and 79 and those were not made in high numbers. Also with dana 60 kingpin front axles.
Many older 3/4 ton trucks were used for towing campers or work trailers. The extra gas tank was an option to increase range when camping or going on long hauls.
I grew up driving Ford pickups from the 70s (72 custom with a 302 engine, 76 F100 custom with a 360 engine, and a 79 F150 with the 351 Windsor engine), seeing this truck brings back some good memories
My first pickup was a 1973 F100 ‘Ranger’ with a 360.
The ‘Ranger’ back then was a 1/2 ton with a Chrome package.
Fun times.
@@rickschlosser6793 Ranger was a trim package on all of the F series trucks. Starting from lowest to highest: Custom, Ranger, Ranger XLT, Lariat.
The 79 351M and 400M we're not Windsor engines. The M stands for modified and shared some similarity with the Cleveland.
The creature comforts it has is about all that is necessary. It reminds me of the 77 F150 that my Father had. It takes me back to the days when I would go back to.
I have a 67 F 100 Ranger. 390, it rips. Fun pickup.
That’s freaking amazing. This is why cars from year will always be much more desirable than anything of the past 25 years
Dual tanks were common on F250’s. Long range capability.🎉
The rims on that truck are aftermarket. They were an inexpensive but sturdy rim called wagon wheels. I had bought a set for my truck back in the day.
You could never go wrong with wagon wheels on old pickups
Mine where chrome on a 79 short wheelbase dark brown paid $7000 bucks for it brand new
Oh my goodness…. That’s the same make, year and model of truck my husband and I had years ago. Memories galore. Thanks
From Ford Truck Enthusiasts:
Highboy is not a Ford term. It's a nickname given to the 1977 1/2 and earlier F250 4x4s because they were so much higher than the competition. And all the 1977 1/2 and earlier F250 4x4s were made the same height, it's not an option or lift kit, just a nickname for the standard F250 4x4.
"Highboy" is an unofficial slang term for pre-77.5 F250 4x4s. They do in fact have a narrower frame. The front bumper mounts on special brackets that adapt the narrow frame to the wider hole spacing on the bumper. There is a bar connecting the bottom front of the frame rails. They have rear lift blocks from the factory. They have a divorced transfer case. They have closed knuckle, drum brake front axles. They never came factory equipped with a modern big block (429 or 460). I believe the leaf springs are a different width as well. There may be exceptions, but for the most part, this is what makes a highboy. 35x12.5 tires fit stock highboys with minimal rubbing. At least, they work well enough here in Iowa, where off-roading means driving through cornfields and down mud roads after a rain.
most 73-77 F250 4x4's came with closed knuckle but some also came open knuckle front ends. I think it was in 76 where they came open knuckle. The mid 77's through 79's had a wider frame than the "highboys" and the power steering option came with the integral type instead of the power assist. The transfer cases in mid 77 also became married to the transmission, and the truck was lowered, as the need to accommodate the lengthy drive shafts descending in both directions from a centrally located transfer case was supposedly "remedied".
Biggest tell is a divorced transfer case.
Edit: one more thing: there was no factory "lowboy" F250 4x4 counterpart... ALL pre 77.5 F250 4x4's can be considered highboys.
Ford actually named the truck the factory high rider I have a old family friend that worked on the assembly line back in the day and bought a highboy that I’m the proud owner of now
I believe the only Ford highboys are 1967 -1977 1/2?
My dad’s 79 F250 Camper Special he ordered came with a 460
67-77. i have a 75. ausie..
From what I've been told, the highboy is taller because Ford needed to raise the hight to fit a divorced transfer case since it is not "married" to the transmission and is located further down the driveline
*edit: yes, only a 77' Ford F250 4x4 with such additions could be considered a "Highboy"
Man! What I wouldn’t give to have that Truck! Screw a corvette, that F250 is the shit.
That truck just oozes character. What a beauty.
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Shut up, that Ford has a great value and is a great truck.
@@Tutuca8897did you read the comment?
@@Tutuca8897 Bruh. Get up to speed on slang.
Really nice choice of background music. Soft, instrumental stuff that doesn't intrude or irritate. Thanks, guys.
I had a 1976 F100 Explorer. The Explorer trim package included the badging, the stripping, and the white spoked wheels. This F250 has a lot of aftermarket accessories.
That truck brings back memories. My parents owned a blue Explorer F 150 when I was a kid; but it wasn’t a 4-wheel drive. My dad put a camper shell on the back and we went (from Louisiana) to California in it! We stopped at the Grand Canyon on the way and went to Disney World while we there. In Cali, my dad found a place that would take the back window out of the truck and the front window out of the camper and put a vinyl boot between camper and cab. In the camper, my dad put 4” foam on a piece of plywood that lay on the bottom of the camper/top of the truck bed. My brother and I would lay on our stomachs on this make shift bed and look through the boot into the cab where my parents and little sister would ride. Yep, memories!
My dad had a 1977 F250 Explorer with some kind of custom canopy shell on it. The truck had a rear slider window and the canopy had one as well. Dad did the same thing, laying a sheet of plywood with foam on top wrapped in a blanket. We would lay in back while going down the road. If we wanted to talk, we'd just open the slider and tap on the window. Great times indeed! I miss that truck!
Back in the day I had a '76 F100 blue Explorer with black stripes. All steel, good truck. The 8 ft. bed was good for 4 x 8 sheets of plywood.
I’ve never had the opportunity to buy a new car and my kids recently asked me what my dream car is. This truck is it! 1977 is my birth year, red is my favorite color!
Please do a follow up video and let us know what a truck like this might cost so I can start saving my pennies. Great job team! God bless!
Pro tip - that glove box button was always a PITA - so I mounted a nice brass handle on the door just above the button to have something to pull when the button was pressed in. I owned a '79 F100 flareside back in the early 80s. It was a custom show truck.
The plexiglass bug shields were on the market in 1986-87 , that’s what period the non factory upgrades appear to be. Great score.🎉
You mentioned it barely has any creature comforts when in fact it's got all the options available at that time! Dash vents on these trucks are a sign the truck had factory AC. Another interesting feature on these trucks is the fresh air floor vents located under the dash, it's on the driver's side by the headlight dimmer switch and the passenger side is a tab under the dash. I've got a 78 bronco and love those vents in the summer. Beautiful truck, hope y'all get it running.
My 1979 F100 Ranger Lariat had those fresh air vents. They were wonderful on hot days or when you had a cab full of chain smokers.
Most people today don’t even realize I’m the 79’s a lot of cars didn’t have passenger side mirrors…it was an option.
@user-nv2gw1tt5o yes, sir. Even higher end vehicles. I owned some very nice old Buicks and Cadillacs that did not have a passenger side mirror. It could be a pain in the ass sometimes.
@@Topjunkie-r4s when I was a teenager my uncle had a 78 LTD and he'd let me drive it around the field. He took me out on road one day and I looked over to check the mirror and freaked out and thought I'd broke it off somehow, he laughed and said it never had one
The only thing I didn't see it have that my 75 had was cruise control. Mine had everything and it had would trim on dash. Swapped black door panels for the red and dash pad also. And did the top with black. Through some red lights under the dash. I'm so in the market for another. My wife don't see why I am looking to spend 30k but these trucks are worth it.
You can tell if your Ford is a highboy by checking for a cross member between the front frame horns below the bumper, looking at the front spring pack, and examining the width of the back springs. Additionally, you can identify a highboy by a ram style steering cylinder on the front axle with power steering lines.
Did no that
You guys are young pups I remember when the Ford ranger was a full-size pick up and explorer was fairly common
Not true it's a nickname for the cost
Also if it has a giant neon sign affixed to the cab roof that says highboy 😂
I was only 9 years old when this truck was built. My dad owned a 1969 Ford F150 8 lug with a 4 speed in the floor & that's what I learned to drive on. My Dad also owned a 1972 F150 Camper Special 8 lug, which had the two gas tanks, too. My Dad also bought a camper to put on it when we took trips. I'm 58 years old & I miss that era when you could pay off a vehicle in two years while being middle class. Unfortunately, you can't do that today. 💯
Camper Special. Did it have a 460?
@stevehamman4465 correction, it was an XLT F250 Camper Special, not F150, & it had a 390 in it. I miss that truck & Camper big time. 💙
Love it! I just obtained a 66 F250 4x4, 68,000 miles. Can't wait to get her home prep the motor and drive train for the first start up in 18 years.
My Grandfather had a 77 Ford truck like this, his was 4x2 and hunter green with green headliner and green seats, we would go camping in the mountains of PA with it and he’d put his little aluminum v-bottom boat in the back and pull his pop up camper. Very fond memories
You guys have really been stepping it up lately with your vehicle finds and work! Great job!
That makes us so happy you think so! The cars we have coming are EVEN better than what you've seen recently..... Just wait 😬
Highboys had a divorced transfer case..so 3 shafts one from trans to transfer case and then the front and rear drive shafts.
frame is narrower on highboy to mount divorced transfer cases. Also fuel tank is behind seat as regular tanks wont fit between frame rails. Only custom tanks or non factory tanks used outside the factory in cab tank.. Also no tank gas doors in bed were used from factory.
You are correct on the 3 shafts on a Highboy. My uncle owned 9 of them. Then he sold them but 1.
Not all high boys had the divorced T-Case. Some had the mated. Saw a couple in Oregon when i was younger.
You are correct not all had divorce transfer, the sure tell is the factory lift blocks
I haven't seen any without unless it was 2 wheel drive. I have seen around close to 100 and half. Not saying they didn't but ones I have seen all did.
That coating of dust perfectly preserved that truck.Shes a beaut Clark !!
you mean the recent coating of dust lmao
I just came across your video and this just takes my breath away. My husband bought me a Nascar edition Trans am i think it was a 1979. Ricaro seats black and red interior and white outside with T top. 4.9 litre engine. I used to hug the car and say i love you! Im working for you. We both were. He bought it in 1985. Also he a Corvette in the 70's before met him. In the 80's he had a lemon yellow Ford and that truck had such a simple engine. Old fashioned gas cap. You did an amazing job.
I had a 1977 F250 on the 80s. Paid $600, then someone hit me, and didn't want it on their record so the gave me $500. The damage wasn't bad. I drove it for 6 years. It was fully loaded, air, cruise and many other add-ons. Great runner. Always mount the EEC module under the dashboard to protect it. Check the oil very often.
What really happen to the truck was the old boy came home from the bar one late night in 1988 and hit 2-3 cars and the paper boy on a huffy bike ,so he hid it away all these years..
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Hmm interesting
Don't put that nonsense on Old school he's probably just a hoarder my Grandfather had that mental illness he kept everything he ever owned when he passed away it was a mess to clean and organizing his house to get ready to sell it he had some cool stuff but most of it was junk to us but to him it was his life's work it was all treasure to him 😂😂😂 R.I.P Granddaddy
OG's kept everything because there was a time when they had to survive with nothing, so having "old junk" around eased their life many times. Survivors of The Great Depression have many fascinating stories. My Granny is 90, and I love listening to stories of the bygone days!
😂😂 I knew a guy who plowed through somebody’s garage door while drunk. He hid the truck till him and my brother changed out the bumper, grill and repaired the hood lol.
Love the stripes on the stripes
Bit of a starsky and hutch thing going on there 😂😂
What a fantastic old truck looks amazing
You guys crack me up with all the 17XXX original miles! That thing is beat to within an inch of its life, not even mentioning the huge dent caved in on the passenger side door.
Your point? You do realize that you can get a dent at 5 miles right?
@freighter1097 And at five miles, it's getting fixed.
Guarantee its 117XXX lmao
Love your shows, guys Always rescuing hidden treasures and putting them back on track.
If Starsky & Hutch drove a truck...THIS would be the truck!
Nailed it bro ✌
How and why?
Simply because both vehicles in question are red with white stripes?
Glad you got this classic Ford truck cleaned up and detailed looks a whole lot better
You guys are super respectful and do great work was nice meeting you when you picked up this truck!
Probably answered earlier but the reason for two separate gas tanks in two different locations was to accommodate the capacity needed to meet this truck's purpose, but there wasn't a good spot to put one big tank in one spot. So the engineers fit them where they could and equal out the weight distrobution as much as possible. In design they call how what goes where on a vehicle the "packaging". I used to work at Ford's Product Development Center in Dearborn on the new vehicle designs so I got to learn a lot. It was pretty cool.
A "highboy" will have a "divorced" transfer case. Meaning the truck should have 3 driveshafts.
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Love your work guys. Don't care about the fake accusers. Your vids are extra fun.
This truck is a gem & you gave it a new lease on life. Have a great day folks. 💙 From France.
They do not make them like this anymore. That is an incredible gem.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Unfortunately they don't. Such a special vehicle.
My first truck was a 1976 highboy which sat much higher than the 1977 in your video. Most had the 360 V8 with low compression heads, worthless power plant. At 12,000 miles when the warranty expired, I put in a 428 Cobra Jet. The truck was unstoppable with the four speed with granny.
Looks like a Starskey and Hutch theme truck. A popular show from the 70s. That GranTorino also had a factory tricked out 400 motor .
I Love your barn find transformations. Great job ! 👍
It looks more like a back ground truck they would have used on Charlie's Angels. Ford supplied the vehicles and a bright red truck with white stripes would have gotten all the eyes on it at the time.
@@mexicanspec lol
I owned a Starsky and Hutch edition Gran Torino back in the 80s. (I'm old!) Mine had a 460, of the 1,000 made 900 had the 400, 100 had the 460. Sure wish I still had it today!
@@northsaskguy7878 are you “Dave” from Sunrise Mall Citrus Heights California?
@@TLR5759 nope, I'm in Canada
I have to say, the phenomenal music selection while pressure washing is on point. All I need is a slow dancing partner, a sunset, a good cocktail...oh and a fire going in the outdoor fireplace.
Can't believe you're nearly at 1m subs. I remember when you was buzzing for 30k 👏🏼
Haha we do too 😇
@@WDDetailing congrats guys, well deserved
Gorgeous truck. The details of that truck have so much character
For a long time, it was common for trucks to offer a second fuel tank as an option. When I bought my 1988 Chevy C1500 Silverado, it had the optional 44 Gallon single fuel tank. That is the first time I ever saw a single high capacity fuel tank in a truck.
PRICELESS TRUCK! GOOD JOB!
Isn't she beautiful?!
Looks like a high-boy by the blocks between the rear leaf springs and the differential.
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE these old Fords, especially the 4x4's
I was taught to clear everything inside and out first.
The wash from the top down ??
Love watching transformations.
What a beauty of a truck! Gorgeous!
Man I wish I was born in the 60s / 70s so I could afford to buy a brand new truck then let it sit in a barn for 40 years
The vast majority of those of us born in the 60's and 70's couldn't either.
It Was a MUCH NICER time Indeed youngsters....😊
in order to buy this truck and let it sit you'd have to be born in the 1940s-50s... they said its a 79 truck... with those low miles, more than likely it was a father or grandfather's truck that got passed down upon death; if you were born in 1970... you'd only be 9 years old when this truck was offered for sale from ford
Don't be surprised if it was used to commit crimes and the statue of imitations ran out.
The Ford f150 300 inline 6 with a manual is what made me fall in love with pickups as a kid.
It's probably more reliable and has less recalls than anything Ford makes today.
My dad owned a 1977 F250 Custom Explorer from 1980 -86. Had the 400 Cleveland. When they started lowering lead levels in gas, they started burning valves. Same problem with the 351. They needed hard seats. Dad's Explorer was 2wd white with that same striping but was red striping. It had the 16.5 wheels on it because it had the fancy chrome full cover hubcaps and not the standard dog dish caps. Can't remember if it had 2 fuel tanks but if it did, it didn't have an in-cab tank. It was a great truck but couldn't get traction even with a load if you ventured into damp grass. That was why he sold it in favor of a 4x4 Suburban. Regretted selling it later. I dont know for certain but my guess is the Explorer package of this era may have been the higher end fancy version. Still had AM radio and no air conditioning but carpeted floor for one thing.
You guys did such an awesome job bringing life back to that beautiful beast. Made tears well up in my eyes.
This 1977 Ford F-250 from what I understand was only driven between 1977 and 1989 which makes a total of 12 years that this car has been driven since its release. It's sad to see a beautiful car like this being abandoned like this in a barn. Finally the heroes have arrived the WD Detailing team has arrived to get him out of here.😃🌈🚙✨
2:35 “We take a lot of pride in what we do…” Except when it comes to getting a decent haircut, it would appear!
Drum Roll! ...and the award for best beverage commercial on Lake E. goes to RJ!!!!
The video start in 6:37
I've dipped in and out this channel. This was hands down the best one yet.... Okay I'll subscribe now. You got me 😊
Great to see you guys getting better protected and when working with mice stuff, you should be also with the hazmat suit on, not only the gloves and mask
By the looks of the lift blocks and how you can see the transfer case very close to the rear end she’s a highboy. The owner hit gold
My vote is 117k miles. I owned a '78. And looking at the under hood shots, definitely more than 17k.
The condition of the arm rests and especially the original seat cover is a dead giveaway. 17k. No way is it 117,000.
Being a Ford man I really liked the video great job restoring this beauty ❤
Lots of times, they'd use a single style of fuel tank on every model they could, making a differently shaped tank required more time, tools, and money, so they saved where they could. Sometimes they would use a regular underbody tank for any truck with a single tank, then a single tank + another tank in a seperate location to make a dual tank truck. Also keeps you from having a massive tank under the truck or losing room in the bed to have another tank. They eventually realized how unsafe it was to sit directly in front of a fuel source, so Ford would eventually move to a tank mounted just in front of the rear bumper in later years.
Probably worth $17,000 to $20,000.
Love you videos.
At least that amount. Probably even more
35k on up
That truck would be minimum $25k but would probably bring around $30k.
Shame about the dents. Even so, I agree, that's going to be a decent amount of money....
I agree with your value. Those higher numbers represent maybe auction value after the tremendous amount of engine work and going through the drive train. Low mileage doesn't mean that years of sitting didn't take its toll on everything under the hood. It will need a new wiring harness. Lots of body work to do. Patina is great but for big values, a frame off restoration is needed. It probably wouldn't pay for itself after the restoration. Cool truck though.
These kinds are vehicles are great for using in farms !
indeed" they are a work horse on the farm. that compounded gearing and 4:10s. brutal,,
Absolutely Just Keep Them Out Of The Cold Weather.
Back when a truck was a truck and wasn't made out of plastic. Such an awesome truck! Would love to have one like this
Amazing job! Thanks for the steo by step. Details make such a difference 😊
You guys really do a lot of hard work cleaning up your vehicles. Very impressive!
Ford Era on UA-cam knows the ford trucks of this era real well
Am I the only one who thinks it's weird to wash the car while wearing fabric shoes, that soak up all the water and get your feet wet for hours? This man needs some moisture resistant working boots.
No more weird than not wearing dust masks or respirators
The shoes are 100% waterproof :)
He’s wearing Vessi shoes. Welcome to 2024 😅
I've always wore fabric while washing a car, power washing, washing a house ECT but then I'm a MAN brought up working hard and not worried about a little discomfort.
Boots are uncomfortable af working on anything other than a construction site where you're fordec to wear sht boots.
I have NO idea why you don’t get the initial dust off outside first. You are LITERALLY destroying your lungs!
That's exactly what I was saying!😂
As I look back, I vividly recall the Jeep Cherokee single cab, which boasted a striking appearance with a fuel tank placed behind the driver's seat. This particular model was quite popular among government institutions, such as electricity companies and dam reconstruction projects. Growing up in Iran, I came across many such vehicles that are still in existence, although they are no longer in use. It's not uncommon to spot these Jeeps in scrap yards or abandoned in someone's backyard, as a nostalgic reminder of the past. Apart from the Cherokee, there are numerous old and worn-out Jeeps, along with other American beauties such as Ford, GMC, and Dodge, as well as sedans like Cadillac, Chevy ,Buick, Pontiac and many more In fact, these older vehicles were much more reliable than today's models, especially when it came to maintenance and handling technical issues. One of the most appealing aspects of these vehicles was that almost anyone could fix them, making them a favourite among car enthusiasts and mechanics alike.👌👌☺☺
You can tell if it's a highboy by the springs and frame horn, a factory highboy has 4 inch blocks instead of 3 inch, and the front springs will have a lowered spring perch, the frame horn will be slightly different as well.
First yes!
Is anyone surprised?!
@WDDetailing sometimes I surprise myself 😁😁not always I can be first when I am Detailing a vehicle on weekends since this is my side job 🤷♂️😁
Good
It has 117000k
I think this is probably the best details you guys have ever done! The plaid and white sea pattern is probably my favorite I've ever ever seen you guys do! Also that bumper polishing looks insane!
Always nice to see these trucks still running. Though have yet to see one in good condition. Most are rusted, multi colored painted panel.
What a find !!! That has been my dream truck ever since I was a kid
What i would've give to own that truck. from 77 to 79 the 250's and the broncos are just beast.
White steel wheels were common back then on 4X4 vehicles, and most of them had red and blue pinstripes.
Im a chevy man but respect to old fords. I would drive this truck around.
great job boys
What a beautiful truck. Incredible find! Love those 70's Ford trucks.
the reason for trucks having two fuel tanks back then was Trucks were previously made with more than one fuel tank for several reasons, including space-saving design for engineers, extra fuel for drivers, and enhanced weight distribution. Some late-model trucks, like the earlier F series from Ford, couldn't make one large tank fit within the design.
I love classic cars this truck I don’t know why I instantly thought of one of my favorite 90s movie twister!🌪️ 😊
That's a great old truck! Worthy of a frame-off restoration 🛻
F250 Hi boy’s usually come with a Dana 60 front axle and has the big hub manual hub lockers
I had a1969 f250 with a 390 long bed,
But wasn’t a hi boy…
Loved the truck !!!
Had 36.5 kidders on it when I bought it,
Also had to install a 3” body lift because flexing the front tires rubbed on the fenders
I had a 1980 F-150 Ranger/ Lariat, it was a full size truck. Loved it. But just like ford I never stopped working on it.
There's several reasons for the two fuel tanks. Saving space, extra fuel, enhanced weight distribution. The earlier F-series from Ford simply didn't have room in the design to fit in one large tank.
5:58 have you guys never heard of a clay bar or a steam cleaner? Both would elevate your details to the next level.
To find out if it's a high boy refer to the Vin number. Vin numbers are usually a great thesaurus for describing vehicle options. If not check the plack on the fire wall. Will also tell ypu paint and trim codes
You guys are so young. Those white spoke wheels came off-the-shelf with red and blue stripes on them. I had a "75" with the same bug shield. That flat used to be black plastic turns purple with age.
My grandpa has a 250 custom explorer in his garage for 30 years never driven working on it with my dad hope to get it running 💪
it came with a 360ci motor, a true boat anchor.Most everyone changed it out to a 351. Split rim rims, nylon 6 or 8 ply tires. Mine came with a factory 15Klb PTO WENCH ! most had 2 or 3 gas tanks (2 saddle tanks, one on each side of the box, 1 behind the bench seat and 8 to 10 mpg. Mine came with no power brakes (all drum) no power steering. no air. 4 on the floor, four wheel drive, when you locked in the hubs manually. ALL straight from the factory. Bitch to drive but it would go anywhere in any conditions
I believe the dirt preserved that truck. I had an old ford pickup like that in high school and when I slept with the window open I could hear it rust.