--- title: "Ford F-100 Glossary: Truck Terms A to Z | fordf100s.com" description: "Bumpside, Dentside, Crown Vic swap, Flathead V8, Styleside -- every term an F-100 owner needs to know, with full definitions and links to related guides." canonical_url: "https://www.fordf100s.com/glossary/" last_updated: "2026-09-16" --- 1. [ Home ](/) 2. / Glossary Speak the Language # Ford F-100 Glossary: Truck Terms A to Z Bumpside, Dentside, Crown Vic swap, Flathead V8, Styleside -- every term an F-100 owner needs to know, with full definitions and links to related guides. fordf100s.com · Updated September 16, 2026 Bumpsides, Dentsides, Crown Vic swaps — the F100 world has its own vocabulary. Each term links to a dedicated page with full context and related terms. Pair this with the [restoration guides](/restoration/) and [parts reference](/parts/). Browse all 27 terms [ \# ](#letter-num) A [ B ](#letter-B)[ C ](#letter-C)[ D ](#letter-D)[ E ](#letter-E)[ F ](#letter-F) G H I J K [ L ](#letter-L)[ M ](#letter-M) N O [ P ](#letter-P) Q [ R ](#letter-R)[ S ](#letter-S)[ T ](#letter-T)[ U ](#letter-U)[ V ](#letter-V)[ W ](#letter-W) X [ Y ](#letter-Y) Z ## \# [300 Six](/glossary/300-six/) Ford's 300 cubic inch inline-six engine (1965-1996), renowned for extreme durability and longevity as the base F-Series engine for over three decades. Related: [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/), [Y-Block](/glossary/y-block/) ## B [Body-on-Frame](/glossary/body-on-frame/) A construction method where the truck body is mounted on a separate steel ladder frame — the standard building approach for all F-100 trucks, including 1961–1963 Integral Styleside (Unibody) models. Related: [Unibody](/glossary/unibody/), [Crown Vic Swap](/glossary/crown-vic-swap/), [Twin I-Beam](/glossary/twin-i-beam/) [Bullnose](/glossary/bullnose/) Nickname for the 1980-1986 seventh-generation Ford F-Series, named for the forward-canted hood and grille that resembles a bull's snout. Related: [Dentside](/glossary/dentside/), [Bumpside](/glossary/bumpside/) [Bumpside](/glossary/bumpside/) Nickname for the 1967-1972 Ford F-100, derived from the prominent raised feature line (bump) that runs along the body sides. Related: [Dentside](/glossary/dentside/), [Twin I-Beam](/glossary/twin-i-beam/), [Styleside](/glossary/styleside/) ## C [Cleveland](/glossary/cleveland/) Ford's 351 Cleveland (351C) V8 engine (1970-1974), a high-performance small-block sometimes swapped into F-100 trucks for added power. Related: [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/), [Modified Engine](/glossary/modified-engine/), [FE Engine](/glossary/fe-engine/) [Concours](/glossary/concours/) A show-quality restoration to exact factory-original specifications, where every component matches what the truck looked like when it left the assembly line. Related: [Restomod](/glossary/restomod/), [Data Plate](/glossary/data-plate/), [Cowl Tag](/glossary/cowl-tag/) [Cowl Tag](/glossary/cowl-tag/) An identification tag mounted on the firewall or cowl area of an F-100, containing build data including paint codes, body style, trim, and date of manufacture. Related: [Data Plate](/glossary/data-plate/), [VIN Plate](/glossary/vin-plate/), [Concours](/glossary/concours/) [Crown Vic Swap](/glossary/crown-vic-swap/) A popular suspension and drivetrain swap using the front subframe from a 1992-2011 Ford Crown Victoria to give an F-100 modern independent front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and disc brakes. Related: [Twin I-Beam](/glossary/twin-i-beam/), [Restomod](/glossary/restomod/), [Body-on-Frame](/glossary/body-on-frame/) ## D [Data Plate](/glossary/data-plate/) An information plate typically found on the door jamb of an F-100, listing original factory build specifications including paint code, trim, axle ratio, transmission, and other options. Related: [VIN Plate](/glossary/vin-plate/), [Cowl Tag](/glossary/cowl-tag/), [Concours](/glossary/concours/) [Dentside](/glossary/dentside/) Nickname for the 1973-1979 Ford F-100, named for the indented body-side character line that looks like a long, deliberate dent running the length of the truck. Related: [Bumpside](/glossary/bumpside/), [Modified Engine](/glossary/modified-engine/), [SuperCab](/glossary/supercab/) ## E [Effie](/glossary/effie/) Enthusiast nickname most commonly applied to the 1953-1956 second-generation Ford F-100\. Related: [Y-Block](/glossary/y-block/), [Flathead V8](/glossary/flathead-v8/) ## F [FE Engine](/glossary/fe-engine/) Ford's big-block V8 engine family (1958-1976), encompassing displacements from 332 to 428 cubic inches and serving as the primary F-100 V8 option through the 1960s. Related: [Y-Block](/glossary/y-block/), [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/), [Cleveland](/glossary/cleveland/) [Flareside](/glossary/flareside/) A truck bed design with exposed rear fenders that flare out from the bed sides, giving the classic stepside appearance associated with traditional pickup trucks. Related: [Styleside](/glossary/styleside/), [Short Bed](/glossary/short-bed/), [Long Bed](/glossary/long-bed/) [Flathead V8](/glossary/flathead-v8/) Ford's L-head (flathead) V8 engine (1932-1953), the original V8 in the F-Series truck line and the engine that launched American hot rodding. Related: [Y-Block](/glossary/y-block/), [300 Six](/glossary/300-six/), [FE Engine](/glossary/fe-engine/) ## L [Long Bed](/glossary/long-bed/) The longer of two available F-100 bed lengths, typically 8 feet or more, mounted on the longer wheelbase chassis option for maximum cargo capacity. Related: [Short Bed](/glossary/short-bed/), [Styleside](/glossary/styleside/), [Flareside](/glossary/flareside/) ## M [Modified Engine](/glossary/modified-engine/) Ford's 351M and 400M V8 engines (1971-1982), related to the 351 Cleveland but with a taller deck height, commonly found in Dentside F-100s and F-150s. Related: [Cleveland](/glossary/cleveland/), [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/), [FE Engine](/glossary/fe-engine/) ## P [Patina](/glossary/patina/) The naturally aged, weathered appearance of a truck's original paint, rust, and surface wear, intentionally preserved as an aesthetic choice rather than restored or repainted. Related: [Rat Rod](/glossary/rat-rod/), [Restomod](/glossary/restomod/), [Concours](/glossary/concours/) ## R [Rat Rod](/glossary/rat-rod/) An intentionally rough, unfinished, or stripped-down custom truck build that embraces a raw, aggressive aesthetic over polished show quality. Related: [Patina](/glossary/patina/), [Restomod](/glossary/restomod/) [Restomod](/glossary/restomod/) A restoration approach that combines period-correct or restored exterior appearance with modern mechanical upgrades such as engine swaps, disc brakes, power steering, and air conditioning. Related: [Crown Vic Swap](/glossary/crown-vic-swap/), [Concours](/glossary/concours/), [Patina](/glossary/patina/) ## S [Short Bed](/glossary/short-bed/) The shorter of two available F-100 bed lengths, typically ranging from 6.5 to 8 feet depending on generation, mounted on the shorter wheelbase chassis option. Related: [Long Bed](/glossary/long-bed/), [Styleside](/glossary/styleside/), [Flareside](/glossary/flareside/) [Styleside](/glossary/styleside/) A truck bed design with smooth, flat exterior sides flush with the cab, introduced by Ford in 1957 and eventually becoming the standard F-100 bed style. Related: [Flareside](/glossary/flareside/), [Short Bed](/glossary/short-bed/), [Long Bed](/glossary/long-bed/) [SuperCab](/glossary/supercab/) Ford's extended-cab pickup body style, introduced on the F-100 for the 1974 model year, adding space behind the front seat with fold-down jump seats for passengers or secure storage. Related: [Dentside](/glossary/dentside/), [Short Bed](/glossary/short-bed/), [Long Bed](/glossary/long-bed/) ## T [Twin I-Beam](/glossary/twin-i-beam/) Ford's independent front suspension system introduced in 1965, using two forged I-beam axles that pivot independently to improve ride quality over solid axle designs. Related: [Crown Vic Swap](/glossary/crown-vic-swap/), [Body-on-Frame](/glossary/body-on-frame/), [Bumpside](/glossary/bumpside/) ## U [Unibody](/glossary/unibody/) Enthusiast name for Ford's 1961–mid-1963 Integral Styleside: cab and bed joined as one body assembly that still mounts on a separate ladder frame. Related: [Body-on-Frame](/glossary/body-on-frame/), [Styleside](/glossary/styleside/), [Flareside](/glossary/flareside/) ## V [VIN Plate](/glossary/vin-plate/) The vehicle identification number plate stamped with the truck's unique serial number, with its location and format varying across F-100 generations. Related: [Data Plate](/glossary/data-plate/), [Cowl Tag](/glossary/cowl-tag/) ## W [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/) Ford's small-block V8 engine family including the 289, 302, and 351W, the most widely used and swapped V8 platform in F-100 trucks. Related: [Cleveland](/glossary/cleveland/), [FE Engine](/glossary/fe-engine/), [300 Six](/glossary/300-six/) ## Y [Y-Block](/glossary/y-block/) Ford's first overhead-valve V8 engine family (1954-1964), named for the Y-shaped deep-skirted block design visible from the front. Related: [FE Engine](/glossary/fe-engine/), [Flathead V8](/glossary/flathead-v8/), [Windsor](/glossary/windsor/) ## Explore More [ Generations Browse Generations Explore every generation of the Ford F-100. ](/generations/)[ Parts Parts Reference Find parts by category — engines, transmissions, axles, and more. ](/parts/)[ Tool VIN Decoder Decode supported F-100 VINs to identify year when encoded, engine, and plant. ](/vin-decoder/)[ Buyer's Guides Buyer's Guides What to inspect, what to pay, and what to avoid — by model year. ](/buyers-guides/)[ Restoration Restoration Guides Step-by-step guides for Crown Vic swaps, brake conversions, and more. ](/restoration/) ## Popular Generations [ Generations 5th Gen 'Bumpside' (1967–1972) The most popular era for restorers. ](/generations/1967-1972/)[ Generations 1st Gen (1948–1952) Where it all began — the original Ford F-Series. ](/generations/1948-1952/)[ Generations 4th Gen (1961–1966) The Unibody era and beyond. ](/generations/1961-1966/)