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 1443TC: 1975 Ford F250 Highboy

Lot F255: 1978 Ford F250 Pickup

Lot 5233: 1976 Ford F250 Ranger 4X4 "Highboy" Pickup

Lot 23874441: 1978 Ford F250 4X4

Lot 78468: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 22854767: 1978 Ford F250 Lariat

Lot 77683: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Supercab Camper Special

Lot 77618: 1974 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 22050: 1979 Ford F250 Ranger

Lot 77174: 1976 Ford F-250 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 76995: 1979 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 76875: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4

Lot 22044: 1979 Ford F250 Indy Pace Truck

Lot 76729: 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Lot 22028: 1977 Ford F250 Highboy

Lot 6761-ATL: 1974 Ford F-250 Highboy

Lot 76089: 1977 Ford F-250 Custom 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 75793: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4

Lot 75726: 1976 Ford F-250 Flatbed 4-Speed 4×4 w/Snow Plow

Lot 74564: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 4-Speed

Lot 71375: 1977 Ford F-250 Custom

Lot 19776349: 1979 Ford F250 4X4

Lot 4172: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Camper Special

Lot ATL1968: 1979 Ford F250

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