Dentside — Ford F100 Glossary

Dentside is the nickname for sixth-generation Ford F-100 trucks produced from 1973 through 1979. The name comes from the concave body-side character line, a sculpted indentation that runs along the doors and bed, giving the appearance of a long, shallow dent. This was a deliberate styling choice that distinguished the generation from the raised feature line of the preceding Bumpside trucks.

The Dentside generation brought significant improvements in comfort and refinement.

What’s new in this generation:

• SuperCab extended-cab body style introduced for 1974
• Improved sound insulation and interior appointments
• Engines: year-specific F-100 choices included the 240/300 Six, 302 Windsor, 360/390 FE through 1976, 351M from 1977-1979, the 400 for 1977-1978, and the 460 for the F-100 4x2 in 1974

Dentsides are also the generation in which the F-150 was introduced (for 1975), running alongside the F-100. The F-100 nameplate continued through the next-generation 1980-1983 Bullnose trucks before Ford retired it after 1983. This makes late Dentsides historically significant as the end of an era. They are popular build candidates because of their relatively modern driving dynamics, wide engine bay that accepts many swap options, and comfortable cabs. Rust in the cab corners, rocker panels, and bed floor is the most common issue facing restorers of these trucks.

For full specs and pricing, see the 1973-1979 generation page.