Exploring Classic Ford Truck Junkyard! 1973-79 

Finally somebody that knows that starting in ‘78 the choice of round lights with square bezel or higher models like my Ranger XLT had square lights with square bezel. I can’t tell you how many times people would tell me my truck is a 1979 when actually it is a 1978. Knowledge is Golden, ignorance is bliss.

Just bought a 1978 f 250 ranger XLT. Looks pretty good. My wife pushed me to get it only for a project to get me out of my recliner. 3/16/23

Learned a lot from this vid. My dad just gave me a 78 f150 4x4. Its running but planning on fixing it up

Great video. I own a 1975 F150 Ranger XLT with a 390 and C6. One of many dentsides I’ve owned over the years. They are my favourite trucks from that era.

that yard would be a dream come true for me, the dentside fords are my very favourite trucks. i would love to restore a 79 250 one day if i can afford too

Great video. A few corrections though 1. The first year the 302 was available in truck was 1970. 2. The 100 mph was used in trucks 73-76, then in 77 they switched to the 85 mph with kph. 3. 77 was the first year for the 400/351m in trucks. The 400 is not an m and came out in 71. They called the 351m because they destroked the 400 to make the 351m. 4. 77 and up only had the fuel door, 76 and older just had the cap. I’ve always loved these trucks, I have 76 2wd long bed and a 77 4wd short bed and love them. I’d like to have a whole yard full of them like that guys got.

I have a 78 I bought from a 1 owner in 97 . It had 98k miles swb 4x4 351m auto. I sold it to my brother in 08. He took it apart down to frame, he said he was gonna restore it. I have no idea why he wanted to do that. He had motor rebuilt , there was noting going on with the motor. Anyways I got it back from him, he never put it back together. Gonna start putting it back together this summer. Love the older ford trucks

I had a 76. Good ole truck. Old Ford trucks built America.

Dang this is heaven to someone one like me. I need a dang axle shaft and hood latch!

The white 78 4x4 is beautiful. ‘What are you going to do with these trucks? Weeeell….’

Very informative! Never knew all the minute differences between models within each generation. Love the white dent side 4wd 250. Those wheel wells are SO clean to my northeastern eyes

Another great video. Thank you. If I'm not mistaken, 1976 and prior trucks have the round gas cap mounted on the side of the bed and 1977 and up have a square gas door covering the gas cap. Keep 'em Up-N-Runnin.

Loved this. Let’s see more of this

He knows his Ford trucks!! &I like that ,,thought I knew some Ford truck stuff

Wish that yard was close to me..

Thank you. Very educational.

Some good info, but a lot of bad info also. Ford's all had drip rails. They did not stop putting the fuel tank in the cab in 1973. The 4x4 was available every year of this body style truck. The square headlights are part of the explorer and ranger package in 1978.

Good work .like to see more

The F-150s were basically optional heavy duty half ton pickups just like Chevy's Big 10s at the time because the base F-100s were still in production up through 1983.

there was also a camper special package dual tanks, heavy duty suspension and brakes

good video aint there 3 of the 351s cleveland , modified , and windsor ?

73-75 had the same grill. 76 and 77 had essentially the same grill but with a few minor differences. 1978 and 1979 was a completely different grill and Ford was moved from the grill to the hood. The only difference between a 1978 and 1979 was square headlights were standard on all models in '79. They were available on the Ranger package in 1978 otherwise the round headlights were standard on all models in '78 except the Ranger. Also, the model badges (F100, 150, 250, etc.) were on the front fenders from 1973-76 and moved to the hood cowl for 1977. The package badges (Custom, Ranger, etc) were on the located on the bed underneath the marker lights from 73-76 before being moved to the hood cowl in 1977. 73-76 had external fuel caps and 77-79 had fuel doors.

The very first 400's had a small block trans. They where prone to cracking across above the lifter bores

Two or more dentsides close together is a super rare site nowadays.

Another thing worth mentioning is the change in front bumper styles in 1978 and 1979 I prefer the front bumper from the 1973-1977

When my man was in high school in the 70,s he worked part time for a tow company/ junk yard he , he new that some day all these engines and tranny would be hard to find as well as complete vehicles brought all these parts and vehicles to the family farm ..? 300 A's 289's 400's 351's Cleveland's Windsor , Boss 351 Boss 302, Boss 429 all type of transmission's automatics and 4 speed - Ford F250 ,150 , Broncos all 4x4 1/2 tons 3/4 ton and 1 ton ..? all these parts and vehicles live in our barns..?

I have 76 f100 ranger with a 390 in it

Ya I had 68 75 76 77 79 and now 99 Dodge ram 4 x4 running 35 nice truck but after 79 Ford I did not like the body style of the 80 and be on.thats my story have a nice day people.

my uncle had a mach 1 with a cleveland 351 that sucker would fly !!!

Man candy shop...

That blue shortbox is perfect! I just started messing with mine that's very similar minus the manual plus the trim. bought it when I was 14 for $800, 20 years ago. Any idea what one's worth? I've been trying to find a general idea but I couldn't find a lot on factory shortbox values. Loved the video thanks guys!

Man, I sure could use an 8 foot box off one of them...

What year did they build the 1st crew cab/4 door 4x4?

Interesting video, ive got an Australian built 1977 RHD short wheel base 2wd 6 cylinder custom (base model) Mostly like the US models. Difference, besides the steering wheel on the other side is ford Australia used the Aussie falcon steering column and my dash has plastic trim all the way across, i noticed the US models have the plastic trim in the drivers side and a steel dash on the passenger side. Anyhow i prefer the dentsides and for some reason their still one of the cheapest Ford's you can buy here

Is the granny 4 speed worth keeping in the 2 wheel drive 74 with 302 or should I go something different

I like. 1977 f150s

I had 2 1974 Ford F-250 2wd custom pickup trucks. Both had dual tanks, 1 had 1 ton springs and brakes and a trailer brake. Both had 6.4 litre 390 FE motors that I did some mods to the engines. The 1 with 1 ton springs had a 4 speed with a heavy duty clutch I put in. The other had a C6 tranny that I had rebuilt with a shift kit. Either truck could tow just about anything and had Dick Cepek tires on 1, armstrong all season radials on the other.

interesting collection. a few points could use some clarification but overall not a bad video.

The hood

Is this place open 2 public? And wat is the location

Nice video...but does he sale anything or they jus sit in rot..them trucks dont seem like they needed much to run

Where is this junkyard? I want to buy A project truck to work on it’s always been my dream to Build a 69 to 79 Ford truck

I found a 1975 ford f-250 super cab with the 6.4L 390 v8 and im wanting what is the towing company for a 1975 ford f-250 390 v8 with an automatic transmission?

Are you saying there are no 75s and older f100s with 4x4 from the factory?

I just watched a tik tok on this video earlier today

The in cab gas tank was relocated mid model year 1977 due to federal law not anything to do with leg room.

One of my dream trucks is a ‘74 Super-Cab! Lifted with some big ol tires.

Actually, the round headlights came on the 78 Ford the square one started and 79 that’s how you tell a 78 from a 79

Where are you located?

Does this guy sell parts?

For sale?

The custom, was basic, bottom of the line. From there, it was an explorer, ranger, ranger xlt, and there was a ranger explorer package, that I was recently educated on

Modifieds are small blocks not big blocks

If u sell them .address please

I would never junk out a ford trucks I'd junk out all chevys and dodges

Cleveland was also a much better motor.

Whats he doing with them he sell parts?

Ford never called the 400 a modified, people do, but ford never made a 400 modified.

Watched until 5:02 when I saw the nail polish