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Truck Of The Day: October 18, 2009; Hot Wheels '72 Ford F-150 (Texas Drive 'Em)
Topic Started: Oct 18 2009, 02:46 AM (594 Views)
Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Today's car of the day is Hot Wheels' 1972 Ford F-150 (Texas Drive 'Em).

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The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over five decades. The most popular variant of the F-Series is the F-150. It was the best-selling vehicle in the United States for 23 years and has been the best-selling truck for 31 years,[1] though this does not include combined sales of GM pickup trucks.[2] Analysts estimate that the F-Series alone makes up half of the Ford Motor Company's profits in recent years. In the 10th generation of the F-series, Ford split the F-150/F-250& F-250/350 into two different body styles. The new F-250/F-350 and as of 2007 F-450/F-550 is called the Super Duty.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-Series

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A very nicely done lifted and gifted Ford F-150, from a generation of Ford trucks that has been largely ignored in 1/64. My only complaint is that the tailgate was cast in the open position, meaning if Hot Wheels ever decides to move this one to the Mainline it will likely come with a plastic cap like the '79 Ford pickup or possibly a camper shell or just a plastic tailgate. I do wish the tailgate opened but Hot Wheels rarely has opening features outside of hoods so that's not a surprise.

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Another refresh came in 1967 along with a familiar name: the upscale Ranger trim line in addition to the base and Custom Cab trim levels. In 1968, federal regulations required all automotive manufacturers to add side marker reflectors or lights, so Ford redesigned the hood emblems to incorporate reflectors. The same year the trucks received larger versions of Ford's FE engine family with the introduction of the 360 and 390 cubic inch engines. Also changed for 1968 were the heater controls, arm rests, interior door handles and window cranks, and the upper trim moulding on models so equipped. Rear side marker reflectors were also added to the lower bed side panels in 1968, per government regulations. The 302 V8 became an option in late '69. The top trim for 1970 was now named Ranger XLT with Ranger, Sport Custom and Custom rounding off the rest of the line. The fifth generation bodies were noted for durability and simplicity of design making them a favorite for restoration.

Some trucks came with an outer flush mounted bed side compartment/tool box on the passenger side only. Trucks from the Fifth Generation can be identified as to year model by their year specific grille arrangements.

After the 1968 models, Ford discontinued the "Low GVWR" versions.

Still available was the Camper Special option, along with the new Explorer Special (a trim package), Contractor's Special(including a behind the seat toolbox and 3/4 ton (F-250) suspension), Farm and Ranch Special, and Heavy-Duty Special. Most of these "specials" from 1967-72 were made in relatively low numbers and are now becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

The fifth-generation F-series was introduced in Brazil in 1971, which remained in production until circa 1992 with a slight redesign and changes in its motorizations.


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craftymore
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Sweet truck. Was wondering what year exactly it was suppose to be. They need some more scale correct wheels, but it still looks overall good for a HWs attempt.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
I'd just like some nicer rims, period. ;)
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

While we are on changes we'd like to see from HWs, how about changing the way the base is on 4x4 castings. Never understood why under the axles they have to have those ugly disc like parts on the base. Looks esp bad.
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James
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They could get rid of the cargo in the back too, I'd like just an empty truck instead of those awful bikes.

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ErnestHughes
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I agree with all the previouslt stated comments. regular bed floor, working tailgate, and better chassis. As soon as I got mine, I changed the rolling stock to some real riders. A big improvement. Thanks for the pics and the write up. EH
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
Lots of potential here for good customs. Ditch the open tailgate, the bike load, and the winch front. Oh, most of the others have already said that!
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