Super tall pickup beds

[Jstpssng]

There is abutton on the dash to disable traction control - which is mandated on all light duty pick ups.

Yet it will disable itself over a certain speed; I know, because I was about 1/2 way up a hill which was much slicker than I anticipated when it kicked in... the end result was me sliding downhill backwards completely out of control, almost ending up in a beaver pond. ABS is even worse... I used to disable it until I realized that the liability is worse than wrecking because the computer won't let you stop.

Apparently some people think that a truck or piece of equipment needs to be beat up and scratched up to show others that you use it, I paid to much for every truck and tractor that I have ever bought to treat them carelessly and I use mine but am very particular about taking care of them maintenance wise and visually, and I have always treated my employers trucks and equipment the same as my own, one bright side is whenever I decide to get rid of a truck or tractor I don't have to advertise on Craigslist or such I just put out the word and people will come out of the wood works to buy at top dollar.

I was using my 6 month old 1984 F150 at my landscaping job when a coworker started chucking 4 foot firewood in from as far as he could reach it. I quickly said something to which he replied "My uncle took out his back window hauling firewood the first time that he used his truck."
I looked at him and said "That's exactly my point."

Oh my, you gotta be very careful about statements like these in a thread like this. Neither of those trucks can compete in any manner with trucks of today. They are both very cool. They are both very limited on what they can do.

But if that low bedside is important enough I'm sure for less than the cost of a new truck either of these can be purchased today!!!!

I tried to find a photo of a '72 F250 4x4 "Highboy", without success.

 

[ovrszd]

2000 F250 4x4 srw 56" top of gate to ground sitting on 305/70/16 tire.

 

[ovrszd]

Here's a bone stock '73.

 

[k0ua]

Apparently some people think that a truck or piece of equipment needs to be beat up and scratched up to show others that you use it, I paid to much for every truck and tractor that I have ever bought to treat them carelessly and I use mine but am very particular about taking care of them maintenance wise and visually, and I have always treated my employers trucks and equipment the same as my own, one bright side is whenever I decide to get rid of a truck or tractor I don't have to advertise on Craigslist or such I just put out the word and people will come out of the wood works to buy at top dollar.

Same here, my 2010 looks like new except for one very small dent I put in the tailgate over the 8 years I have owned. I put plywood in the bed when I put crap in there that will mess it up. All trucks will show some wear over time, but if you try to keep it looking great, it likely will look great for a long time.

 

[Jstpssng]

Here's a bone stock '73.



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Thanks. I have to say that you deliver faster than McDonalds! (Nice truck, also.)

 

[ovrszd]

Thanks. I have to say that you deliver faster than McDonalds! (Nice truck, also.)

I just googled it and picked a picture of a stock one. It's not mine.

 

[Wolfy]

I was not trying to single out Chevrolet, the tall beds are a problem with all makes. My FIL has a 2013 Toyota Tacoma that is pretty high. Now, I do have a soft spot for those '67 to '79 Fords.

 

[4570Man]

Apparently some people think that a truck or piece of equipment needs to be beat up and scratched up to show others that you use it, I paid to much for every truck and tractor that I have ever bought to treat them carelessly and I use mine but am very particular about taking care of them maintenance wise and visually, and I have always treated my employers trucks and equipment the same as my own, one bright side is whenever I decide to get rid of a truck or tractor I don't have to advertise on Craigslist or such I just put out the word and people will come out of the wood works to buy at top dollar.

Which is why I picked better. You can’t haul very much in a pickup without beating it up.

 

[bigdeano]

My 1973 Chevy 3/4T 4x4 is 33" to bed floor, 52" to top of box sides. 32" tires, stock height. Wish it had the power of the new ones though.

 

[Jstpssng]

I just googled it and picked a picture of a stock one. It's not mine.

I knew that, I was commenting on the old truck not the condition. Based on your posts at the very least it would have a decent paint job, and wouldn't look like I had driven it.