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)

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Lot 146807: 1977 Ford F-250 Ranger Crew Cab 4×4 4-Speed Project

Lot 146236: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4

Lot 146256: 1979 Ford F-250 Custom 4×4

Lot 5762136088: 1976 Ford F-250 Custom 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 52289685: 1976 Ford F-250 Custom Highboy 4X4 4-Speed

Lot 145847: 1976 Ford F-250 Custom 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 145746: 1977 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 145683: 1974 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Lot 145369: 1979 Ford F-250 Custom 4×4

Lot LCC17241: 1975 Ford F250 Highboy

Lot 7729-ATL: 1973 Ford F-250 Highboy 4X4

Lot 144546: 1976 Ford F-250 Highboy 4×4

Lot 144405: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger Lariat 4-Speed

Lot 2411: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Camper Special 4×4

Lot 628: 1978 Ford F-250 Supercab Pickup

Lot 143764: 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Highboy 4×4

Lot 143548: 1977 Ford F-250 Custom Crew Cab Highboy 4×4 4-Speed

Lot LCC16741: 1979 Ford F250

Lot 142924: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4

Lot 142917: 1976 Ford F-250 Highboy Ranger 4×4

Lot 142471: 1977 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Supercab Camper Special

Lot S292: 1977 Ford F250 Ranger Pickup

Lot F49: 1974 Ford F250 XLT Ranger Pickup

Lot 142143: 1975 Ford F-250 Custom Highboy 4×4

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