If you like this content, make sure to check out my current build, a 1979 F350 Supercab Cummins swap. Also comment below on your favorite option!

I bought a parts truck once that had the Ford cb radio in it. I thought it was pretty cool. I still have it and the antenna put away in a box.

It's a great day when I see a new Dentside Depot video pop up! Great content!

The "Low Fuel Economy" instrument cluster light setup is 75 only. You also didn't mention the factory glide out step which is more rare than some of the options you mentioned and the spot lights were also pretty uncommon. The locking hood latch is part of the security group, 78 and 9. And also includes a locking glove box. The fog lights were a pretty common dealer installed ad on as were many of these options. You also didn't mention the underhood generator, but I've forgotten what year that was discontinued. (Might be Bumpside). The Manual Transmission Tilt column is 79 only and rare and I have one of those. Cruise Control came out in 75 as well and it would be one of the rarest options as well.

Am I the only Chevy truck owner that watches this channel? I have owned 14 Fords (still own 2). When I was looking to order a truck, the dealer would not give me what I wanted. I couldn’t find a used ford truck either. Chevy gave me everything. I compare mine with the trucks you show. Had to laugh when you showed the compass. I put one on my windshield, and coming towards NYC in the rain at night, I was sure I was going the correct way, according to the compass. When daylight came I ended up in Connecticut! With the radio on,(magnet in the speaker) the compass was 180 degrees off! The tape that held the compass on the window is still there. On one of your other videos, someone commented on my response, saying 16.5 tires are not available anymore, and that I can only get 17” rims. My original hub caps won’t fit on 17” rims! Any idea who might sell 9.50x16.5 or 12.00x16.5 tires?

A buddy of mine had a loaded 1979 Bronco. He worked at the local Lincoln/Mercury dealer in their parts department and he bought it from the area service rep who had it as a company car. It literally had every conceivable option available for that model year. This was back in 1980.

Great and informative video. When I got my truck in 1976 my salesman didn't bother to tell me about the options I could get just what I couldn't get like the 460. I argued with him for some time that I should be allowed to order the 460 as my Dad worked there so I should get a special Ford employee deal. I got the standard 360😂.

My '79 F 150 'Custom' 4x4 has about zero options, although I managed to find the sport steering wheel. I run straight pipes with the factory 4 speed, which makes for a very fun drive. I am second owner, since '96. Everyone loves my truck.

How about the side mounted spare tire? You have a section of the bed body that comes off and inside the bed side walls, you have your spare tire. It mounts to the frame and holds the spare tire between the inner and outer bedside. I snagged one about 25 years ago. It's like the old built in side tool box that goes at the bottom of the bed, except it goes all the way up to the dent and is big enough for a spare tire.

What a fun video. Thanks. I think the compass was my favorite out of all of them. I need to try to find one

Just been binge watching your videos lately and most excellent material I must say ! Another option I have on my 79 f150 I don’t see often is factory intermittent wipers that may be worth mentioning Cheers!

Thx for the video. Our ‘79 F150 had the sport steering wheel

Very interesting.The CB option was quite expensive. The options in 79 for Ford trucks were way more than the 60’s hot rods.

Cool stuff, I finally got my tilt steering rebuilt myself fortunately the top really a pain in the arse bearing’s we’re still in great shape. Obviously upgraded the lower one. Had to have it! In Alaska -19

Thanks for the info I like the dent sides!!

Awesome video

Cool. My 78 F250 is pretty plain with hardly any factory options. My 78 F150, though has the sport steering wheel, and the lighted vanity mirror.

The Dana 60, High Pinion, King Pin, Reverse Rotation... That axle is still at the top of the food chain. I was Standard on the 1979 F-350 Regular Cab and Super Cab

My 78 Bronco has the sport steering wheel.

Yep I had thr factory cb radio in my 79 f150 ranger lariat. It was cool.

I have seen one 79 with a leather wrapped cruise control steering wheel

Pretty interesting..........I've had 4 78-79's...all bought used.........none of them had any of those options.

🤓 I'm working on a '77 150 Supercab that had a CB in it, but only the coax cable is left, and a hole in the roof.

I almost bought a '79 F-150 that had the side box on the on the bottom of the passenger side of the truckbox. still kick myself all these years later for passing on that.

My 78 F250 has that rear defrost window.

Not sure why anyone would get a cactus smasher. Did Luverne make a grill guard for these?

Got a 1977 with cruise control.

Bed rails ! , I got a pair, think they were off a camper special. Do you know how much they were ?? Ty also have the little plastic foot pads

This sort of hard to find trim/plastics etc issue is why my brother and i are working on our large format 3D printers.

What about radio delete, was that a factory option or was it just fleet vehicles that got the radio delete?

I do not know if it was an option from the dealer or just a neat thing you could buy from Ford.... I have a FoMoCo air horn kit new in the box. It uses vacuum from the motor to somehow run a little air compressor that you can actuate via a solenoid to a set of air horns like a semi truck would have. I have the whole kit with instructions dated 1976 I will need to rebuild the vacuum and compressor parts though because they have never been used and are stiff

What about the factory cabover camper frame mounted tie-down brackets.

What are a pair of lighted visors worth?

What about the quad shock front end

What about captain bucket seats?

They did offer the Lariat trim, with the crewcab. Ive seen one, 78' f350 2wd. Crewcab, 8' bed.

What is a dentside???

They never offered tilt wheel w a 4speed. Ive seen one 78' f250 with power antenna! Drivers side cowl...i own 26, 73' thru 79 trucks. Various models, condition etc.

Informative but ! Would be allot better if the most of these trucks were junk.

Are you wearimg a skirt ...its OK BUT MMMM😅