Identify this Truck?

[Avenger]

Going though old photos, I came across a photo of myself and my brother (blurred) sitting in front of an old truck. This was my fathers truck according to my mother. My father past away about a year later.

I was curious about the truck, year, and model. I know its a ford, says so right on the hood!

Thanks in advance!

 

[alexpops]

mid seventies (74-76?) f150?

 

[5030]

Notorious rusters too.

 

[blee03]

Looks like a 78 or 79 F100?

Scroll down this page a bit to see the 78-79 grills

Ford F-Series (sixth generation) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[scaredychicken]

i agree with blee03

'78-79 F100, square headlights

if it is an F150 that came after 1975
could be a Ranger of that era

 

[Avenger]

Could it be a bronco? Trying to read the badge on the side, think it starts with a B?

 

[blee03]

It does look like it says Bronco now that you mention it. It could definitely be a Bronco with the rear shell removed. Was there a backseat in the bed?

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

78 Ford, looks 4x4. 78 had one piece in grille and round head lights. 79 had square head lights. I still drive those trucks. I pretty much stick with 67-79 because a lot of things swap over.

 

[Avenger]

It does look like it says Bronco now that you mention it. It could definitely be a Bronco with the rear shell removed. Was there a backseat in the bed?

I'm not sure. This is the only photo. But the cab, on the top, looks like there is a bump up near the end? Also, looking at the bench seat, maybe its back further, in the back area?

I donno. Just curious. I know nothing of these older trucks.

 

[blee03]

I'm not sure. This is the only photo. But the cab, on the top, looks like there is a bump up near the end? Also, looking at the bench seat, maybe its back further, in the back area?

I donno. Just curious. I know nothing of these older trucks.

I think your right... the bump up near the top rear of the cab where the bronco cap would mate up to. Plus it does sort of look like there is a back seat in the bed of the photo you posted.

It should have had bucket seats up front if it had a bench seat in the bed.

Here is a link you can use to see a few 78-79 Ford Broncos. They all have the same bump near the top rear of the cab, plus there is a 78 in there with round headlights. (#5 of 8)

https://www.ford.com/bronco/history/1978-1979/

 

[Avenger]

I think we found it! Thank you so much!

Just one of those things. Scratching that curiosity itch.

 

[blee03]

You're welcome,
Yeah those are some cool old rigs... way better than the current Bronco!

 

[tacticalturnip]

That's a gorgeous Bronco with the hard top removed.

 

[azbinder]

All 78's and 79 "Custom" had round headlights and upper line 79's had rectangular lights.

 

[MossRoad]

First thing I thought was Bronco as well. The sunshine on the rear seat gives a pretty good clue.… no roof!

Nice picture.

 

[MossRoad]

Now who’s white 6x6 rig is in the back of the photo?

 

[Avenger]

Good question! I don't even know where this was taken! My mother has early dementia and cannot remember details like this. Sad, but it is what it is.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Now who’s white 6x6 rig is in the back of the photo?

It just clicked you're talking about the plastic ride-on toy, and not the- what I assume to be well drilling- truck in the background.



Sorry to hear of your mother @Avenger, dementia is a... well, my thoughts are inappropriate in polite company.

 

[Avenger]

You know, that didn't click until you pointed it out. I was thinking, "that truck is blue, and how is it a 6x6? Maybe he knows something I dont?!"

Its been a long day. lol

 

[tacticalturnip]

You know, that didn't click until you pointed it out. I was thinking, "that truck is blue, and how is it a 6x6? Maybe he knows something I dont?!"

Its been a long day. lol

I assumed he was referring to it being a White brand truck, lol; that it was a 6x6, well, I didn't give that any thought at all.