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What is a "Bump" ???
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"bump" comes from "bumpside". if you look at the side of a 1967-1972 ford truck you will see a bump running the length of the truck. the 1973-1979 ford are called "dentsides" because of the indention running down the side of the truck.
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Our trucks are called "bumps" because it's what the hood latch does to our head ever time we work on the truck! :lol:
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"Slick" is a nickname for a 1961-1966 Ford truck.
"Bump" or "Bumpside" is a nickname for 1967-72 Ford trucks.
"Dent" or "Dentside" is a nickname for 1973-79 Ford trucks (including 78-79 Bronco).

These names are used very commonly and casually in the Fordification communities. They came about because of the styling cues used in the body lines of those eras.
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basketcase0302 wrote:Our trucks are called "bumps" because it's what the hood latch does to our head ever time we work on the truck! :lol:
Ain't it the truth. That latch will make you test your religion real quick. :)
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basketcase0302 wrote:Our trucks are called "bumps" because it's what the hood latch does to our head ever time we work on the truck! :lol:
Amen, F350 dually with a 1.5" body lift and it still nails me... Sometimes it sucks to be tall.
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68 Ford Stepside wrote:
basketcase0302 wrote:Our trucks are called "bumps" because it's what the hood latch does to our head ever time we work on the truck! :lol:
Ain't it the truth. That latch will make you test your religion real quick. :)
Made me lose my religion several times in one day doing an intake swap. I then wrapped it with a rag and duct tape to cushion it a little. :lol:
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