Wheelbases and dimensions - These heights and track width measurements are with stock original size tires, and stock original size wheels. Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, and Silverado. Also dubbed official truck of the Indy 500 alongside the Corvette pace car. Woodgrain trim panel on tailgate of top trim levels. The recommended equipment will vary depending on the series and the weight to be towed; light, medium, or heavy. Aluminum tailgate panel was added to the center of the tailgate. Welding might have been easier but that capability wasn't available.
One group they targeted was young men. Door pin switch or manually operated courtesy lights. Good news for you is that between the years of 1973 and 1987 there were a couple of places you could find them. Some think this is the best looking grille and bezel set up. Cheyenne Super was also replaced by the Silverado Model as the Top Trim Level. Southern Truck has fabricated short sides and beds for 1978 - 1979 Ford pick up trucks. Trim packages were the same, though there were special options offered every year.
Actually anything from 63-72 should also fit, but these years don't provide disc brakes. They had changed the industry and left their competitors behind to start off a 15 year run for the 1973-1987 C and K Series Trucks. Trucks with V-8's and 4wd, had struts added between the engine and transmission, and other struts from the trans to t case. The bonus cab was the same as a crew cab, minus the rear seat. Z62 Scottsdale - Came with all the items in the Custom Deluxe model, plus bright trim on bench seats, door or manually operated dome light, full length bright trim door sill plates, high note horn, and more.
The 1960 crossmember came out semi-easy. Trim packages offered: Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Cheyenne, and Silverado. The trim on the Silverado featured a 'mustard' colored strip down the center. Additional information is available if you move your mouse over the item in question. Here we are going to make it easy for you to find out your pickup's model, year, and trim package.
There were optional overhead bunks to sleep four. Scottsdale line is also added to the 1975 line-up. The exterior includes full upper and lower body side moldings, wheel opening moldings, full center tailgate panel, and a bright trim panel across the back of the cab just above the top of the bed. Also a Beau James hood ornament, front bumper guards, driving lights, and chrome bed rails. Fuel prices rise and send truck sales down.
Padded flip down sun visors. The hood, became a 2 piece design, with the cowl separate from the hood. The last step was the steering linkage. Also equipped with integrated roll bar. Quadruple headlights were made optional. A few solid steel spacers and it worked fine on the 60 frame. It came with a special 4 speed overdrive manual transmission.
There are conversion adapters available to mix and match the steering linkage, but this seemed like a waste of money since everything was being replaced anyway. Deluxe chrome bumpers with rubber impact strips are a new option. I made the hex portion with a small triangle file and a lot of patience until the hose end fit. If your pickup is a 1973 to 1980 you could look at the engine block and transmission as long as they were not switched out. Ash tray mounted cigar lighter.
The newer front suspension is from a 1975 Chevy. Chromed Custom Deluxe emblems on the fenders. For Automotive Literature it is hard to beat E Bay! Vinyl seat upholstery and matching vinyl on the door panels. The ignition system was now computer controlled. It is jam packed with info. The same bed and tail lights were used for the entire production run from 1973 to 1987.