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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Southern trucks with lower miles

Hi everyone. I haven't been online for awhile. How are things going?

I am finally graduating college and going to be purchasing a 'new' truck this summer. I was just wondering what a good rust free southern truck with low miles costs these days.

I am looking for a F350 4x4 SRW CC with no rust. I think I would prefer the short bed with the CC. I don't mind if its an auto or manual.

Thanks guys.

Also, I am debating a 466 swap into my current truck but I still have alot to think about. Any information you could forward me would me very appreciated.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Down here that would be a 8-10k truck

Not sure if you know but the F350 SRW only came in a long box
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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1997 Ford F250 Crew Cab Short Bed Diesel Pickup from Handpicked Western Trucks LLC
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
Down here that would be a 8-10k truck

Not sure if you know but the F350 SRW only came in a long box
Huh. I had no idea the 350 CC only came with the long bed. I may have to buy a 250 and do an axle swap.

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I have came across that place before. I dont care for the steps, handles or mirors on that truck. LOL its too fancy for my blood.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 12:39 AM
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Correct that F350 CC's were always long beds. But I've seen a few on craigslist that have already been converted to dana 60's. Keep your eye out and I bet you'll find one.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Yeah. I meant to add that to my previous post. OBS trucks were either F350 CCLB or F250 CCSB.

I would love a CCSB 4x4...
Kinda like the one in diesel power mag not too long ago.
the ultimate "explorer" or whatever.. this guy had some SWEET setup on his 97F250 CCSB. Crazy awesome setup
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Find em all day in Tennessee.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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Here's a rock solid contender. I would go look at it if I had the cash. Maybe someone here would like it.

1997 Ford F250 powerstroke diesel 7.3 crew cab short bed
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Talyn
Find em all day in Tennessee.
How much are they asking for them in TN?

Originally Posted by Knotwild
Here's a rock solid contender. I would go look at it if I had the cash. Maybe someone here would like it.

1997 Ford F250 powerstroke diesel 7.3 crew cab short bed
That one has too many miles for me. My current truck has almost 280k.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Alex,

How are you doing in school? How much longer do you have until you graduate?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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I paid 8200 for mine with a little rust over the rear wheels and a bunch of upgrades. It was a TX/KY truck. No idea why people like the shortbed myself. I love the longbed, but beiing the father of a large family, we always seem to need room for something.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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I managed to snag a 96 350 cclb 4x4 for 6500. With 223k on the clock. But after finding out the history of it and having to have the tranny rebuilt in it right after I got it I had around 10k tied up in it. Not sure if I'd of bought the truck knowing the history on it now.

What's sucks is right after I bought the truck.I was stupid on was still looking and found a 02 350cclb 4x4 for 9000. And it only had 120k miles on it.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cowmilker08
Alex,

How are you doing in school? How much longer do you have until you graduate?
Im good man! I transferred in the Fall 2012 to Northern ILlinois University from University of Toledo... so I lost a few credits, but it allows me to keep working (for good money.. enough to pay for school) and keep continuing.
My company says there is a spot for me when i finish too!

I could do it in 3 semester...but most likely will be 4 because they dont seem to offer any courses i need over the summer. Fall is 19 CR. Spring is 19. and then Fall 2014 i should only have 18 necessary.

Soooo ya. its goin! LOL


How about you?
I only have been past Ft Wayne once recently, but I need to remember to give ya a holler! If this trans swap takes place at Todd's in Ohio ill have to swing on by.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mjunk1
I paid 8200 for mine with a little rust over the rear wheels and a bunch of upgrades. It was a TX/KY truck. No idea why people like the shortbed myself. I love the longbed, but beiing the father of a large family, we always seem to need room for something.
Thats a fair price... I got mine for $7200 with 163k on the dash...I didnt get the brand new 35" mud terrains he had on it, but I got some 33" standard tires. The lift was brand new (have receipt) and the exhaust too...so it saved me a couple G's lol

Originally Posted by Redneckmorton
I managed to snag a 96 350 cclb 4x4 for 6500. With 223k on the clock. But after finding out the history of it and having to have the tranny rebuilt in it right after I got it I had around 10k tied up in it. Not sure if I'd of bought the truck knowing the history on it now.

What's sucks is right after I bought the truck.I was stupid on was still looking and found a 02 350cclb 4x4 for 9000. And it only had 120k miles on it.
Yaaa i know that feeling.. a few CCs popped up like RIGHT after I bought my truck. But i wouldnt trade Gretchen for the world!

I might sell her, but not trade her!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Well a short is nice for a car, if you get a f250 I'll help you find a Dana 60 and do the swap Phil. I know how nice a solid front axle just wish I had lock outs lol and definetly go manual! Lol can't beat it
 
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