1979 Ford F-100 Regular Cab Custom

1979 Ford F-100 in CHiPs, TV Series, 1977-1983 Ep. 3.21

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Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

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night cub ◊ 2015-05-12 04:29
dhill_cb7 ◊ 2020-04-29 15:42	This is a 1979. Custom models have circular headlamps for 1978. Black headlamps bezels were offered BOTH years depending on the grille. If you opted for a black grille you received black bezels. If you opted for a chrome grille you received chrome bezels. For both years. 1978: https://www.blueovaltech.com/history/1978-ford-trucks.php 1979: https://www.blueovaltech.com/history/1979-ford-trucks.php Quote The F-Series trucks received a new grille and square headlights (except on Custom level trucks). The split-style grille was now gone. If you got the optional chrome grille, you also got bright (chrome) headlight surrounds as seen on the above photo. from the 1978 page. Quote new truck poised to launch for the 1980 F100 F150 model year, updates to 1979 were minimal. All F-Series trucks and trim levels received the rectangular headlights to go with the redesigned grille from 1978. If you opted for the chrome grille, you also got bright (chrome) headlight surrounds. The Lariat trim returned, but a new factory CB radio option made the available equipment for the F-Series trucks that much sweeter. from the 1979 page.

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night cub

◊ 2015-05-12 04:29

dhill_cb7

◊ 2020-04-29 15:42

This is a 1979. Custom models have circular headlamps for 1978. Black headlamps bezels were offered BOTH years depending on the grille. If you opted for a black grille you received black bezels. If you opted for a chrome grille you received chrome bezels. For both years.

1978: https://www.blueovaltech.com/history/1978-ford-trucks.php
1979: https://www.blueovaltech.com/history/1979-ford-trucks.php

Quote The F-Series trucks received a new grille and square headlights (except on Custom level trucks). The split-style grille was now gone. If you got the optional chrome grille, you also got bright (chrome) headlight surrounds as seen on the above photo.

from the 1978 page.

Quote new truck poised to launch for the 1980 F100 F150 model year, updates to 1979 were minimal. All F-Series trucks and trim levels received the rectangular headlights to go with the redesigned grille from 1978. If you opted for the chrome grille, you also got bright (chrome) headlight surrounds. The Lariat trim returned, but a new factory CB radio option made the available equipment for the F-Series trucks that much sweeter.

from the 1979 page.

1979 Ford F-100 Regular Cab Custom

1979 Ford F-100 in CHiPs, TV Series, 1977-1983 Ep. 3.21

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