Sunset Ford Dealer Blog

(If you would like to read the full series on the history of the Ford F-Series truck, please click here to start with Ford Trucks: The First Generation.)

More facelifts and redesigns kept coming for the Ford F-Series. In 1973, another redesign was launched and Ford continued to tweak the F-Series’ exterior throughout the seventies. The widely spaced Ford lettering on the rail above the grille was introduced during this time, a look that remained popular and in use for years. Various new models were introduced throughout the years. These included the luxury Lariat in 1978 and the F-150 in 1975, designed to get around the new emissions requirements soon to be introduced.

In 1973, Ford started offering a new model of F-Series pick-up, the F-350 SRW — the SRW stands for single rear wheel. Designed with camping enthusiasts and contractors in mind, these pickups had a longer wheel base chassis while maintaining the same length as the F250. Ford also introduced the Camper Special Package at this time to incorporate the heavy slide-in campers that were becoming popular in the American market.

By 1976, the F-Series was the best-selling truck in the country, and for good reason. Ford has held that position throughout the years, partly because of the legendary durability and strength. It has never been uncommon to hear about someone driving a twenty year old Ford F-150 with no need to buy a new one. Ford F-Series trucks from the 1970s have become something of an American icon and can be seen in various movies, TV shows, and even featured in books as they became a part of everyday American life.

If you’re looking for a new Ford truck of your own — perhaps a more updated model — stop in to Sunset Ford and check out the specials and new inventory.

If you were one of the lucky people to order one of the 1,000 available new Ford Shelby GT500KRs, you’re getting an extra treat with your purchase.

The good folks at SVT, the company that created the awesome suspension tuning for this particular model, are supplying a Ford Racing front brake ducting kit. This might not seem like much to the layman, but it’s actually a pretty nice deal for people who are buying these Ford cars for racing or simply showing off on the road. The braking kit is designed to keep brake discs cool by letting the air flow through the system and increasing its effectiveness.

But it also has a showy feature as well. Ford engineers included orange ribbed duct tubes to the kit. When you pull up next to another car, the orange shows through the wheel and other drivers know that you definitely mean business!

SVT designed this brake kit specifically for the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR Mustang. And to make the extra gift even more special, the company put it in a little white box in the trunk. So when the owner opens it, it feels just like somebody bought them something special for their new Mustang.

The best part about the kit is that it’s easy to install. If you know what you’re doing, it’s little more than a couple bolt-on clamps. Instead of just installing the kit at the factory, Ford said that most drivers will simply use their new Shelby GT500KR for cruising around the streets. The automaker wants the driver to know, however, that their vehicle is ready for anything, whether it’s racing, cruising or simply getting attention at red lights.

To purchase your new Ford Mustang, please visit our Waterloo area ford dealerships or our St. Louis area Ford dealerships.