Hey everybody! I am a 3rd generation owner of a 1968 F-250 Ranger Camper Special. The truck has been in my family since '68. The truck originally was 2WD with a 360 with 4 wheel drum brakes. Sometime in the 1970's my grandpa and uncle put a 390BB/C6 and power disc brakes on it. In the summer of 2002, my uncle and I put the '68 body on a '78 F-250 4WD frame and drivetrain. We pretty much went through the truck end-to end and either rebuilt or replaced everything.
It used to be my daily driver for a few years in college and now I only take it out on fishing and camping trips and the occasional trail. I have been poking my head around on this site for a few years and decided to join you all.
Newby from the East Bay
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EASTBAY'68
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Newby from the East Bay
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HorseDr
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Re: Newby from the East Bay
Sounds like a nice truck with a lot of history. Got any pictures?1970 F250 4X4 Crew Cab
1993 F250 4X4
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2004 F250 4X4
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forrestbump
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from SoCal.1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Sky View Blue, Ranger XLT
1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do" - Henry Ford
Larry
1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do" - Henry Ford
Larry
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Welcome aboard from Northern Ca. Sounds like some good history in your truck. 
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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MrMajestyk
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Welcome from North Carolina.
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fireguywtc
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from Texas! 
Bill
1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
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1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
2012 F-350 PSD FX4 LWB CC lariat, white
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thebannister8
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welcome from calif
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fusejockey
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Re: Newby from the East Bay
Welcome from Northern Arizona...
I can relate to having an old bump in the family for many many years !!
Stan
I can relate to having an old bump in the family for many many years !!
Stan
1967 F-100 352 FE w./ T-18 4 speed Camper Special, 116,000 original miles- 1978 F-150 {complete} Disc Brake front end retrofit.
"Six 7" has been in our family since new, from Read Mullan Ford...
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"Six 7" has been in our family since new, from Read Mullan Ford...
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Re: Newby from the East Bay
Welcome from Washington State!
Hi, I'm Nathan and I approved this message.
1968 F250 LWB 360 (now 390) 4 sp High boy mine
1999 Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition 5.4 liter girlfriend and daughters
1968 F250 LWB 360 (now 390) 4 sp High boy mine
1999 Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition 5.4 liter girlfriend and daughters
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EASTBAY'68
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Re: Newby from the East Bay
Thanks!! I am uploading some right now. Check out my album in the photo gallery.HorseDr wrote:Sounds like a nice truck with a lot of history. Got any pictures?
http://www.fordification.com/galleries/ ... album=1146
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EASTBAY'68
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sargentrs
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from Georgia! Great truck!Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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CrypticRacer13
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Sweet ride man, Welcome from the south bay!
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ECV 1849
Build>http://fordification.com/forum/viewtopi ... 22&t=68225
69' F250 Highboy 390ci.,NP435,Dana 24,HPD44,D60
67' Dodge Coronet R/T 440ci.4speed,D60, all numbers correct
72' Dodge Dart 440ci.727,D60,10ptcage street strip on meth 10.40s
05' Chevy Tahoe LT loaded for the wife an the baby duty
12' Ford Focus Titanium Hatch Back, Gas saver for the work week