Ford had been producing factory made pickup trucks since 1925. The F-100 was restyled in 1967, the fifth generation (1967-72) Built on the same platform as the 4th generation, the 5th generation had sharper styling lines, a larger cab and expanded engine options. The Base trim became the Custom, the mid spec was the Sport Custom and the top was the Ranger. In 1967, the grille was pressed steel with quite small openings. 352 FE V8 1968, openings in the grille enlarged, the side hood emblem was redesigned to include side markers. 360 and 390 FE V8s 1969, a solid horizontal bar to the centre of the grille, 302 Windsor now an option. 1970, grille now egg crate design with vertical central divider. Sport Custom replaces Custom cab, new top of the line Ranger XLT. 1971, larger openings in grille, six either side of divider 1972, larger openings again in grille, only four either side of divider. All available in F100, F250 and F350, 4X4 in F100 and F250