Can anyone help ID the year of my grandpa’s F-150?



That’s a legendary generation!

Kai said:
That’s a legendary generation!

It’s a 6th gen, 73-79.

Kai said:
That’s a legendary generation!

Haha, I was literally about to say the same thing!

Devin said:

Kai said:
That’s a legendary generation!

Haha, I was literally about to say the same thing!

Great minds think alike! I had a ‘71 F100, 360 2WD… still regret selling it.

@Kai
Same here with my ‘53 F100. Tried to rebuild it, but life got in the way.

Looks like a 78-79 model.

Ash said:
Looks like a 78-79 model.

Yep, I was thinking the same thing because of the square headlights.

Ash said:
Looks like a 78-79 model.

My scoutmaster had a ‘78 that looked just like this.

Those square headlights say ‘79 to me.

Kai said:
Those square headlights say ‘79 to me.

78 models had square headlight options too. My dad’s ‘78 F250 XLT Ranger had them.

Ren said:

Kai said:
Those square headlights say ‘79 to me.

78 models had square headlight options too. My dad’s ‘78 F250 XLT Ranger had them.

Yep, I think only the Ranger trim had square lights in 78, but I could be wrong.

Not sure on the year, but I’d love to have it!

Best generation, hands down! That’s the classic Dentside Ford (73-79). Yours is likely a 78 or 79.

Check the driver’s side door frame. There should be a silver plate with the year on it.

Definitely one of the best generations!

The square headlights give it away—only ‘78 and ‘79 models had those.

Grandpa’s truck? Wow, I’m feeling old! I graduated in ‘77 when that truck was brand new! :joy:

Looks like a 6th gen based on the front end. For exact details, the best bet is to check the VIN. Ford’s VIN lookup tool can give you specifics like the manufacturing plant and original engine: Ford VIN lookup. Hope this helps!

@Leif
Thank you :slight_smile: