RandyLittrell 3,887 #1 Posted February 11, 2021 Even though I'm on disability, my friend Kevin who I worked with for 20+ years has his own glass company and calls my now and then to help him with 2 man sets or older stuff. We put glass in a 79 Ford today that I thought you guys might like. The guys has another one just like it outside that's a crew cab and some other pretty cool toys in his shop. He had some good looking Bulldogs too. 5 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,843 #2 Posted February 11, 2021 Big ole beefy truck and some walking Mack emblems. EXCELLENT. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseyheaven 113 #3 Posted February 11, 2021 My 79 Ford F-250 is still my favorite truck. If I can find a pic I will post it. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,629 #4 Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) Got a few of this vintage, One I bought new in December 1977 and still ownit .I think highly of the dent sides. That's a 300 6 towing at least 7500 lbs. Not me or mine below but typical of the time. Edited February 11, 2021 by JAinVA 4 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,955 #5 Posted February 11, 2021 I never owned an old ford truck like that, but I had a Bulldog. Mickey, may she rest in peace. 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,889 #6 Posted February 11, 2021 Father in law had a black 79 ford heavy half. Comfortable truck, big motor, drank gas. Twin I beam suspension? Hard on tires. It was a 6-8 mpg truck. Very nice though. That era was right after I stopped working in the garage. Ford was choking them down with smog stuff. I think it was 78 when you could still get a smog free half ton. The 250 in 79 might have come that way too. You could make them much better if you let them breath. Sometimes I think the manufactures just put car stuff on trucks to satisfy the regulations. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,744 #7 Posted February 11, 2021 beautiful truck that will never go out of style 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,843 #8 Posted February 11, 2021 2 hours ago, JoeM said: manufactures just put car stuff on trucks to satisfy the regulations Agreed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #9 Posted February 11, 2021 Nice choice in tires, Interco & ford just seem to go together. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #10 Posted February 11, 2021 Here's s throw back from about 31 years ago in high school auto tech shop, wonder if anybody can figure out where I am, and that's one of my long time buddy's 78 F250 Club Cab... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,744 #11 Posted February 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Herder said: Nice choice in tires, Interco & ford just seem to go together. Want that flatbed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,635 #12 Posted February 11, 2021 I’m not a Ford guy. Never claimed to be. Honestly, I’m not sure why I flocked to the BowTie, my grandfather always had an F-150 and he was the closest to a father figure that I had growing up. That’s still an awesome rig, no matter what manufacturer or power plant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,843 #13 Posted February 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, pullstart said: I’m not a Ford guy. Never claimed to be. Honestly, I’m not sure why I flocked to the BowTie, my grandfather always had an F-150 and he was the closest to a father figure that I had growing up. That’s still an awesome rig, no matter what manufacturer or power plant! I've had both and I like both over different years for different reasons. Each has their ups and downs. The only reason I lean a little towards the Ford side is because the shape of the cab with a bench seat fits my Fred Flintstone syndrome body just a little bit better. So you can fully absorb that last sentence picture this... Trina is 66" tall and I'm 73 or 74" depending on time of day and other factors. We have the SAME LENGTH LEGS but I'm NEARLY EIGHT INCHES TALLER. Fred Flintstone Syndrome. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,168 #14 Posted February 11, 2021 7 hours ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Here's s throw back from about 31 years ago in high school auto tech shop, wonder if anybody can figure out where I am, and that's one of my long time buddy's 78 F250 Club Cab... Camo hat... bottom left... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #15 Posted February 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Horse Newbie said: Camo hat... bottom left... Nope, but very close... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,168 #16 Posted February 11, 2021 Well I still have 5 more guesses...I know what my second guess would be, but I'll let someone else have a shot ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #17 Posted February 11, 2021 7 hours ago, slim67 said: Want that flatbed I sold it last year. Ran an add on CL with a decent price tag, it sold so quick I barley had time to say goodbye. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,744 #18 Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Herder said: I sold it last year. Ran an add on CL with a decent price tag, it sold so quick I barley had time to say goodbye. I’m still waiting for a guy I see about every morning to sell his 78-9 F150 step side. He bought it brand new and has over 200K on it. I pester him from time to time about it and I gave him my number. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
