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I am looking at a '96/'97 f-250 with a gas engine. The cab looks good enough to save. I go tomorrow to inspect some more. When I first looked at it I was concerned about the frame looking so rusty. The truck has been sitting for over 2 years!! I was wondering if the frame of a 2003 might fit. Found one that was rolled over. Thanks for info and education.
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Unless it's free and you really want a project, I'd move on to something else. A 99+ frame is not a direct bolt on. It may be able to be done but how much time, money, effort, and know-how do you have to put into it?
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I am wishing for that. I think best I will do is 800 to 1000. It's a gasser that I will be converting. At best I am hoping to make it my own with about 5-6000 put into it. After buying and selling parts and other stuff!
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Thank you so much for this info. I am a pretty good parts changer/weekend mechanic. After all of my VW fixing, repairing, and/or upgrading I am pretty handy! When I inspect the truck today I will have a better "eye". It's going to be an off the frame build so a good cleaning and Por-15 will be the starting point.
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I am looking at a '96/'97 f-250 with a gas engine. The cab looks good enough to save. I go tomorrow to inspect some more. When I first looked at it I was concerned about the frame looking so rusty. The truck has been sitting for over 2 years!! I was wondering if the frame of a 2003 might fit. Found one that was rolled over. Thanks for info and education.
Personally, "I" think the '96/'97 F250 is one FINE LOOKING truck!!!!!!
Buy the truck.... deal with it's issues and get it back on the road.
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I was able to inspect it today, get a hold of the Vin and such. Turns out to be a 1995 f-250 CC. I got some pics that I can't seem to post! The frame is really flakes and all brown. I am negotiating because I am definitely having the frame and body separated. Possible sand blast and por-15 on frame!
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