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$6,500 for a 2002 f250 ecsb 4x4 manual 7.3 with 170k. The interior is mint. Has some work done to it. Body is rough. Needs a bed, fenders, and cab corners. Just trying to see if it would be a good investment. Otherwise I'm looking at 2002 ccsb 175k auto 7.3 that is mint for $12500
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Brian
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Brian
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$6,500 for a 2002 f250 ecsb 4x4 manual 7.3 with 170k. The interior is mint. Has some work done to it. Body is rough. Needs a bed, fenders, and cab corners. Just trying to see if it would be a good investment. Otherwise I'm looking at 2002 ccsb 175k auto 7.3 that is mint for $12500
Opinions?
Thanks,
Brian
Opinions?
Thanks,
Brian
I think the answer here depends on how strapped you are for cash, how much work you can do yourself, and whether you have time to do the work. Me personally I would rather do what I do best and would buy the 2002 ccsb.
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I was thinking the same thing about not having to mess with body plus the crew cab. But I just can't seem to drop the idea of only paying $6,500 for a truck, pretty much not having a truck payment... all that money i could be putting into... mods! argh! But another point I was thinking about. $6,500 plus $4-5k for body work gets me new body (paint color of my choice) and the better 6speed. Hmm I guess I have no clue and that's why i was looking for ideas!
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i sold an 01 cc xl for 6800 that had the bed smashed on one side and a bent fender on the front ( after i put the good fender on my extended cab). That was in april. It had 190k on it.
Fenders and a bed will prob run u about 1500-2k. cab corners are going to be aggravating. With all that, I would prob get the crew cab if u can swing it. The extra room is nice.
Fenders and a bed will prob run u about 1500-2k. cab corners are going to be aggravating. With all that, I would prob get the crew cab if u can swing it. The extra room is nice.
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I found a shiny bed on CL for $650, people install utility beds all the time.
I don't do body work - period. I'd have to hire all work that doesn't involve swapping body parts. I can do some mechanicin', so I bought one that needed that - but the body is straight and clean.
You didn't mention the rust factor. If rust is an issue - then that's the issue.
I don't do body work - period. I'd have to hire all work that doesn't involve swapping body parts. I can do some mechanicin', so I bought one that needed that - but the body is straight and clean.
You didn't mention the rust factor. If rust is an issue - then that's the issue.
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I'd go with the 2002 because:
1. It's a CrewCab and while I don't have children, I do have dogs, and them not crawling on my seats keeps them cleaner
2. If the cab corners are damaged, just how hard was this truck beat on?? These are tall trucks!
3. With the replacement panels, bodywork, etc. you'll be close enough to actually save maybe $2,000 and have a smaller truck. Pay up-front or after the purchase, it's still money spent.
1. It's a CrewCab and while I don't have children, I do have dogs, and them not crawling on my seats keeps them cleaner
2. If the cab corners are damaged, just how hard was this truck beat on?? These are tall trucks!
3. With the replacement panels, bodywork, etc. you'll be close enough to actually save maybe $2,000 and have a smaller truck. Pay up-front or after the purchase, it's still money spent.
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[quote=ech0sh4y;12078178]Steve -
4-5k for body work gets me new body (paint color of my choice) and the better 6speed.
a correctly done color change will add 1000 to an all over paint job as the doors have to come off to paint back sides and hinge posts as well as the hood fenders tailgate back sides . i see color changes done in haste and to save money skipping these steps come to my shop and it dosent look so good once the door is open. what i did was add a color to the original a two tone that made it easier and still changed the looks alot. ps i love my 6 speed
4-5k for body work gets me new body (paint color of my choice) and the better 6speed.
a correctly done color change will add 1000 to an all over paint job as the doors have to come off to paint back sides and hinge posts as well as the hood fenders tailgate back sides . i see color changes done in haste and to save money skipping these steps come to my shop and it dosent look so good once the door is open. what i did was add a color to the original a two tone that made it easier and still changed the looks alot. ps i love my 6 speed
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It is variable option answer.
Crew Cabs are nice for carrying stuff and junk even if you don't have children there, but makes parking more difficult and cost extra in fuel.
I would go for manual transmission as the main point and fact that I can build the rest up to my desire would be icing on the cake. My F250 has custom build flatbed that doesn't make the truck wider than the cab and doesn't cost extra drag. Can load it with forklift from 3 sides. Love it.
Crew Cabs are nice for carrying stuff and junk even if you don't have children there, but makes parking more difficult and cost extra in fuel.
I would go for manual transmission as the main point and fact that I can build the rest up to my desire would be icing on the cake. My F250 has custom build flatbed that doesn't make the truck wider than the cab and doesn't cost extra drag. Can load it with forklift from 3 sides. Love it.
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Wes you are right on the money on this. I hate it when someone short cuts door jams. But like you did on your truck by making it a 2 tone works out very nice and ends up looking like a factory job.
And incase you guys didn't know Wes knows what he is talking about he owns a body shop. And I myself worked as a collision tech for over 20 yrs. Doing paint and body work is something that should be left to a professional. Unless you want it looking like you did it yourself. Just something to think about before getting into it.
Steve -
4-5k for body work gets me new body (paint color of my choice) and the better 6speed.
a correctly done color change will add 1000 to an all over paint job as the doors have to come off to paint back sides and hinge posts as well as the hood fenders tailgate back sides . i see color changes done in haste and to save money skipping these steps come to my shop and it dosent look so good once the door is open. what i did was add a color to the original a two tone that made it easier and still changed the looks alot. ps i love my 6 speed
4-5k for body work gets me new body (paint color of my choice) and the better 6speed.
a correctly done color change will add 1000 to an all over paint job as the doors have to come off to paint back sides and hinge posts as well as the hood fenders tailgate back sides . i see color changes done in haste and to save money skipping these steps come to my shop and it dosent look so good once the door is open. what i did was add a color to the original a two tone that made it easier and still changed the looks alot. ps i love my 6 speed
And incase you guys didn't know Wes knows what he is talking about he owns a body shop. And I myself worked as a collision tech for over 20 yrs. Doing paint and body work is something that should be left to a professional. Unless you want it looking like you did it yourself. Just something to think about before getting into it.
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