View Full Version : 2008 F-150 tough box.
slmann
05-21-2007, 08:02 PM
here is a link to an article about the new "tough box" Ford is offering.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-2009-ford-f-150-with-six-doors.html
what do you think?
O'Rattlecan
05-21-2007, 10:52 PM
er... uh...
commercial applications only, right?
Ryan
Nothing new here, take a look at a Contractors Special from the late 1960's.
The 1961/66's offered lockable bed storage drawers on the right side, front of rear wheel. The 1967/72's offered them on both sides.
From 1973 to 1979, Ford offered a 140" wheelbase that both the Super Camper and Trailer Specials used. The right bed side in front of the wheel had a huge door that opened. Inside was the spare tire and room for the little woman, if she got too mouthy.
There was another bed (forget the yr~1980's?) that both sides of the quarter panels had doors all along the sides. It resembled a utility box with corporate Ford styling.
The link speaks of the Chevrolet Rampside...ever seen one? Typical GM. While the side ramp was a good idea, the truck used the Corvair rear engine, which meant the bed floor had a huge hump about half way back. This meant that very little could be laid flat. The Rampside died on the vine.
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