Hello Everyone

[kustomizingkid]

Just joined this site looking for a good resource when it comes to Ford trucks.

For the last few years I have been using my parents truck to haul stuff and tow cars around, but I'm thinking it is time to get my own truck. My parents have a:

1997 F150
4.6 V8
5 speed manual 4 wheel drive
Extended cab short box

This truck is great for light duty hauling and general use, but I'm looking at getting something a little stronger. I've been looking at late 80's-Early 90's F250's and 350's, my only requirement being that it has a manual transmission.

Just thought I would say hello, going to do some reading now and see what this site has to offer.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

Welcome to the mix. If you can't find what you're looking for, post up with lots of questions. If it's not on here, I can guaruntee that someone knows the answer. I know in those years if you move up to the 250 and 350 you have the 460 option for gassers, and I believe the 7.3 for diesel.

Again, welcome. Let us know if you need anything!

Ryan

 

[polarbear]

Welcome!

 

[kustomizingkid]

Another thing that I'm looking for in the truck I buy is a solid front axle... not the biggest fan of the TTB setup...

 

[Skandocious]

In that year range you'll find 6.9L IDI diesels and 7.3L IDI diesels in the latter years. The stronger powerstroke 7.3L didn't come until 94.5.

For a straight axle it'll have to be an F350. They didn't use the straight axle in the F250s til the late 90s.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Black150]

Hola

 

[kustomizingkid]

Were there any gas trucks with straight axles in that year range, F350's of course?

 

[Skandocious]

Were there any gas trucks with straight axles in that year range, F350's of course?

Of course. You can get an F350 with a straight axle with engines 351, 460, and I believe the 300 too.

 

[john112deere]

Don't think they built F-350s with the 300 in the late '80s, but I'm not sure. If they did, they didn't build too many.

 

[kustomizingkid]

I think an F350 regular cab long box with a 351 and a 5 speed would be nice...

 

[Black150]

Sounds like you know what you want.

 

[Skandocious]

Well I just checked and Rockauto supplies parts for 88 F350s with a 4.9L so I assume they exist.

 

[kustomizingkid]

Sounds like you know what you want.

Kinda... doesn't mean I can find the right truck for the right price with that combo though....

Does anyone know what a truck optioned like that would have for tow ratings and hauling capacities?

 

[Raptor22]

Kinda... doesn't mean I can find the right truck for the right price with that combo though....

Does anyone know what a truck optioned like that would have for tow ratings and hauling capacities?

I cant find any F350 regular cabs worth buying on ebay, but there is this sick SOB:

Crate 460 with a 4-speed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars...727|39:1|65:12|240:1308&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

 

[Skandocious]

DAYUM!!

 

[Raptor22]

DAYUM!!

 

[kustomizingkid]

That truck is pretty damn nice...

I'm looking for a work truck, I care more about durability, and how much it can haul and tow.

 

[ameritaz3038]

welcome to the site post up often

 

[Raptor22]

What about this one?

460+5speed 88,000mi Has grey (nice) not the ugly porn red interior.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars...727|39:1|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

 

[kustomizingkid]

If only the state was MN instead of NM...