Ford F-250 - 6th Gen (1973 to 1979)

The sixth-generation Ford F-Series was introduced for the 1973 model year. Known by enthusiasts as the "Dentside," the F...

The sixth-generation Ford F-Series was introduced for the 1973 model year. Known by enthusiasts as the "Dentside," the F-250 was based on the 3/4 ton chassis, whereas the F-150 was based on the 1/2 ton chassis. The F-250 was offered as a regular cab, a two-door Supercab, and a four-door Crew Cab with the option of a "Styleside" or "Flareside" bed in long or short bed configurations. Both beds and cabs could be optioned as a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive platform. Engines offered were a six-cylinder 300cid, and five V8's throughout the years, 351cid, 360cid, 390cid, 400cid, and 460cid. Transmissions offered were automatic, three-speed, and, later, 4-speed, manual depending on engine and drivetrain. The enthusiast adopted model series name, "Highboy," was only sold as a 4x4 F-250 long bed in regular cab and Crew Cab configurations. The F-350 did not offer a 4X4 drivetrain until 1979, and the F-250 "Highboy" filled that void. Although the term "Highboy" was never used by Ford, the "Highboy" shared many components like the cab mounts, suspension, axles, and larger frame of the F-350. These trucks featured a divorced transfer case and Dana 24 axles and 4.10 gears. 4" lift blocks on the rear axle and larger front springs brought the truck to a ride height of approximately 3" higher than a 4X4 F-100/F-150 and 6" taller than a two-wheel drive F-250. All "Highboy" trucks had F26 and F28 in the Vehicle Identification Numbers. All models could be outfitted with any three available trim levels, including the entry-level Custom, mid-level Ranger, Camper Special, or top-of-the-line Ranger XLT and Ranger Lariat. The Camper Special trim was not offered for the F-250 "Highboy" due to rollover risk. For 1978, square headlights replaced the previous models' round ones on higher trim package models, such as Lariat and Ranger, and in 1979 became standard equipment. 1979 would also be the last year for Sixth Generation production, with the Seventh Generation F-Series replacing it.

Ford F-250 - 6th Gen (1973 to 1979)

Model years for Ford F-250 - 6th Gen (1973 to 1979)

Lot 119652: 1976 Ford F-250 Highboy Ranger 4×4

Lot 119574: 1977 Ford F-250 Custom Highboy 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 118902: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger Lariat 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 118818: 1974 Ford F-250 Custom 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 118164: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger Supercab Camper Special 4×4 4-Speed w/Alaskan Camper

Lot MJNT2042: 1976 Ford F-250 Highboy Ranger

Lot LCC15981: 1973 Ford F-250 Highboy Ranger

Lot LCC1591: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger Lariat

Lot 23058: 1979 Ford F-250 Custom 4×4

Lot CTP42501: 1973 Ford F250

Lot 117236: 1976 Ford F-250 Camper Special Supercab 4-Speed

Lot 116986: 1976 Ford F-250 Custom Highboy 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 116768: 1974 Ford F-250 Ranger Flatbed 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 116772: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Camper Special

Lot 115945: 1977 Ford F-250 Highboy 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 115877: 1973 Ford F-250 Custom Pickup

Lot 115766: 1973 Ford F-250 Custom Highboy 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 114814: 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Lot 114714: 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 114547: 1977 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4×4

Lot 114261: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger Lariat

Lot 23056: 1976 Ford F250 Ranger

Lot LCC15581: 1977 Ford F250 Ranger

Lot 113761: 1975 Ford F-250 Crew Cab-Bodied 1994 F-250 Turbodiesel 4×4

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