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Ford Heritage Truck Talk

What is the Ford Heritage?

In 2003 Ford released a limited production “Heritage Edition” trim package as part of its 100th Anniversary celebration, and there were 15,000 of these models produced.  This model had a two-tone paint scheme and other special styling differences that set it apart Ford Heritage Editionfrom the other F150 models.  A picture of one of these models is shown to the right.

There tends to be confusion when talking about the Heritage, though, as there is also a 2004 Heritage (not Edition).  The 2004 Heritage is actually just a 2003 F-Series that was carried over into 2004.  There is no special branding or

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GM Model Overlaps Truck Talk

1998-2000 GM C/K Pickup Model Changes

GM changed its light duty truck model styling in 1999, and this new style (1999-2006) is known as the “First Generation.” There wasn’t a clean transition between the older and newer body styles, though, as the new light duty truck body was actually released in 1998 as a 1999 model, and the older body style continued to be produced through 1999.  To make things even more confusing, the older body style was continued through 2000 for the heavy duty trucks. There are a number of ways to determine which body style your truck is,

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Chevy/GMC Dodge Ford Identifying Body Styles Truck Talk

Truck Cab Styles

How to identify truck cab styles

When talking about the cab style of light duty pickup trucks, each manufacturer uses its own terminology.  To make things even more complicated, some manufacturers have even changed their cab style terminology throughout the years.  This can be confusing, especially when trying to buy replacement parts for your truck.  To help make things a little easier, we’ve put together the following image to show the different truck body styles and the most common designation that each major OEM uses for it.  The examples illustrated are FORD F150, and each manufacturer’s designation is listed next to its corresponding style.

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Truck Talk

Polyethylene vs Metal Gas Tanks

What You Need to Know

At the end of the day, you just want a gas tank that’s tough, dependable and affordable – nothing more, nothing less. Thanks to new innovations in their design, you now have options when it comes to replacing your truck’s gas tank. In the past, most vehicles were outfitted with steel-coated gas tanks that are sturdy and reliable, but quite heavy. With enhanced regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency, automotive manufacturers now have to build vehicles that are more environmentally-friendly, consume gas more efficiently, and have longer useful lives.

As a result, many companies began designing polyethylene fuel tanks. These tanks, which can be 20 percent lighter than steel tanks, have become just as reliable, if not more so, than their steel counterparts.

Of course, you can choose to use OEM replacement parts when fixing your vehicle, but these products usually carry highly inflated price tags. By choosing aftermarket products instead, you can save a considerable amount of money without compromising on the integrity of your vehicle.

As you begin your search for a replacement gas tank, it’s important to consider all of your options and make the most informed choice that makes sense for your specific situation.

Over the course of 30 years, Raybuck Autobody Parts has helped our customers understand all of their options when it comes to restoring or upgrading their vehicles. With that in mind, when you’re looking for an aftermarket gas tank for your truck, rely on our knowledge to help select the right steel or plastic option.

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Fuel Tank Issues Tech Articles Truck Talk

Ford Fuel Tank Delamination

 

Why You Should Replace Your Metal Fuel Tank With a Polyethylene Tank

If you own a Ford diesel truck or E-Series van from the model years 1999-2010, you could possibly encounter an issue down the road with your fuel tank. Ford was made aware of this problem with their OEM fuel tanks, but they have yet to create a surefire solution. If left unaddressed, this small issue could create havoc in your truck’s fuel delivery systems.

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This means you have two options: plug your fingers in your ears and hope it doesn’t happen to you, or replace your fuel tank with a polyethylene fuel tank from Raybuck — taking matters into your own hands and ridding yourself of the problem once and for all.

We researched the issue and explored some FAQs to help you understand the situation and why you should consider a non-metal solution.