1979 Ford F-250 Slim Tuck Body
The iconic body style shaped and revised by Ford, specifically for the 1979 model year, features rectangular headlights and a one-piece center grille. Youll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful truck than the original 1979 and JConcepts has built a ground-up design which embodies everything that is special about this piece of truck history. To start this project, JConcepts meticulously set their sights on the 1:1 vehicle replicating the finest details of 1979.
After consulting the JConcepts Adventure Team, the experts in the field recommended the SuperCab for additional scale points, and an overall narrowing of the design. The heavily chiseled, square body look with enlarged, flat-top wheel wells sets this body off as a favorite. The recessed body line extends down the entire side of the standard cab body and the included decal sheet details this section to appear like the chrome trim of yesteryear. The wrap-around front windshield, recessed side windows are outlined to perfection while the body lines are all in place to show off that vintage look.
The most notable change is the narrowing of the upper portion of the cab and the addition of a slight radius to the roof to aid in roll-over recovery. The 1979 Ford Slim Tuck body has a lot of features rolled into 1 powerful package to serve the entry level, intermediate, or professional looking for the ultimate versatility. Decal sheet is included to add grille, headlight, rear taillight, and tailgate appearance details while a selection of JConcepts and Ford logos allow the user to badge the vehicle to their liking. The factory pre-cut body is trimmed with precision and included window masks help speed up the preparation process.
For crawling enthusiasts, the team from Groveland, Florida adapted the Tucked style to the front and rear sections of the vehicle. The vis