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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 12:50 PM
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Why did Ford back in the 70's change the F100 to F150?

Change in GVW?
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 11:15 PM
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pretty sure it had to with a slight change in hauling capacity from a 1/2 ton to a 5/8 ton.... trucks with 1/2 capacity or less were subject to emissions standards and had to use unleaded fuel...
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