I think I've got too many projects/vehicles.

'78 F150 - Flatbed
'78 F150 - My long-term project. Has built 466, getting 6" lift and 1-tons.
'88 F350 - 7.3L/C6 (hasn't run in 1 year)
'06 Ram 3500 CTD - This is my DD/tow rig
'08 Yamaha FZ1 - my gas-saving toy


Anyways, my '88 hasn't ran in a year now. It died in the middle of my driveway and hasn't started since. I've replaced the fuel tank, fuel lines, IP, glow plugs and controller, and injector return-lines/caps/o-rings. The M-F'er still won't start. I'm tired of dumping money into it. It now needs batteries and a starter from the dozens and dozens of times it's been hooked to a charger and cranked on for hours every few weekends trying to get it going I love the truck, but can't afford playing with it anymore.

My Dodge sprung a leak at the water pump yesterday

My FZ1 has been running funny and dying on me (I think I've got it fixed but will need testing)

My Flatbed is in need of an oil pump (gotta put it in Neutral at red lights).


Sooo...as you can see, Im in a bit of a dilemma

I have had my eye on a new motorcycle (KTM). So I am pondering the idea of selling my FZ1 and parting out the '88 (keeping the axles for my '78 F150 mentioned above), and using that money for a down payment on the bike.

That would leave me with one project truck (which is what I was after).

So what do ya'll think? What would you do in my shoes?

 

Personally, I'd sell off one or more of the older trucks. Perhaps the 466 F150. I would keep the flat bed for utility and the bronco for fun. The 06 ram for new age reliability.

 

Thanks, but that's just not an option. The 466 already has over $3k into the engine alone, and I've got some more parts waiting to go on it.
This is a very poor picture that was taken a few hours after the engine was dropped in for mock-up. Looks a lot better now!








And the "Bronco" is not a Bronco anymore:








It is going to become my trail rig (that is a Toyota cab sitting on the Bronco's frame). Fortunately, it will not cost much (other than tires) to get it going.

 

why are you putting a toyota on a bronco??? and the 466 looks friggin amazing! that thing will sound really pertty when its all done. but yea, sell the bike since your lookin at a better one and i dunno about the 88 depending how much time and money spent is it worth givin up on?

 

I wanted the small body to fit through the trails, but wanted the strength of fullsize axles and a V8 drivetrain. It's much easier to drop a cab on a rolling chassis, than it is to fit a V8/trans/T-case/axles under a Toyota.

 

This what I tell my BIL every time he starts to complain about another broken down vehicle.

Sell off all the old unreliable inventory and buy something new(er) and spend more time with your family. They will love you for it, I promise.


He doesn't seem to believe me as he spends his weekends on his back chasing down problems.

 

Sounds like someone has to many irons in the fire.

The engine bay of my '65 F100 with a newly rebuilt 351W HO 4V engine with ceramic coated shorty headers.

 

Words of a wise man there I don't have a family...so that wouldn't be my reason. I don't mind working on things, as that gives hands-on experience on how things work and function...and to give better knowledge for the future.

For me...I just can't afford it anymore

 

Holy crap... are we related?

 

I don't think I have any family in Illinois

I do admit to having a truck hoarding problem. I see all kinds of trucks out there that I would buy if I only had the cash. Running or not...I know a good deal when I see one!

 

Hey there Crazy. I feel your pain. I also have waaaay too many projects, and have a hard time passing up deals. If I got my projects done I would have a lot more room.