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He'll just have to pick the brains of the guy who has experience in rebuilding 7.3's forgotten his name he got 500hp engine now 
then his Victorian mate came up one day took it for a spin and blew the intercooler pipe off and when they got back home too that blokes place his engine was covered in yellow fluff from the under bonnet 
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then his Victorian mate came up one day took it for a spin and blew the intercooler pipe off and when they got back home too that blokes place his engine was covered in yellow fluff from the under bonnet ...
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He'll just have to pick the brains of the guy who has experience in rebuilding 7.3's forgotten his name he got 500hp engine now then his Victorian mate came up one day took it for a spin and blew the intercooler pipe off and when they got back home too that blokes place his engine was covered in yellow fluff from the under bonnet ...
then his Victorian mate came up one day took it for a spin and blew the intercooler pipe off and when they got back home too that blokes place his engine was covered in yellow fluff from the under bonnet ...I got down to have a look at the black one... short answer about $30,000 over priced.
the mags, bull bar, grill, rear bars. 3 out of 4 flairs, snorkle. Are very appealing.
There is no service history. The dealer didn't know much about it either. Seemed to have had duel batteries (one removed). There was a reverse camera. Not connected to head unit. The stereo wouldnt work. The drivers seat was worn on the entry side. It seemed to have a long range tank in it. Cb radio had ripped cable. Brake controller yep. Had 12v plug in the rear and accessory plugs.
I'm thinking the previous owner had trouble selling with huge kms so ripped out what he could to sell and fobbed it off to the auctions
the drive was cool. Lots of grunt (you guys would be use to this I am not)
Handled ok bit of a sway in the steering from about 70km/h. Took it off road a bit like up a tiny hill and over some pot holes. 4×4 worked.
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$44990ish and 295000kms
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Glad you got to get a drive of one, should give you a good idea of what they all drive like, so easier to notice issues.
Sway on the steering means either ball joints or steering box (most likely). Both fixable, but neither that cheap (~$1000).
Also, all 7.3's have 2 batteries, but its a 12V circuit, and not a twin battery setup like a lot of people fit to a 4x4 - both batteries are used for starting.
All of the issues you mention, apart from the steering, are cheap to fix, but the lack of service history would worry me... a lot.
Sway on the steering means either ball joints or steering box (most likely). Both fixable, but neither that cheap (~$1000).
Also, all 7.3's have 2 batteries, but its a 12V circuit, and not a twin battery setup like a lot of people fit to a 4x4 - both batteries are used for starting.
All of the issues you mention, apart from the steering, are cheap to fix, but the lack of service history would worry me... a lot.
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I'm glad I got to go for a drive as well, I did kinda love it.
As for the service history there was a sticker on the back from a place in NSW. So I will call them on Monday to see if anyone knows anything. I did it before once when I was buying a bike, good to get a non bias Point of view.It is negotiating factor.
There is also minor panel damage, and the missing flare just annoys me, can you buy just one flare?
Either way there is the blue one (see previews posts), its been for sale for over 6 months now, he wanted $60,000
There are couple duel cabs in QLD sorta an hr or so from me, so i might call one or both of them tomorrow. Anything to not complete the renos on the house.
wow this is cheap but high kms
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...SSE-AD-2919329
As for the service history there was a sticker on the back from a place in NSW. So I will call them on Monday to see if anyone knows anything. I did it before once when I was buying a bike, good to get a non bias Point of view.It is negotiating factor.
There is also minor panel damage, and the missing flare just annoys me, can you buy just one flare?
Either way there is the blue one (see previews posts), its been for sale for over 6 months now, he wanted $60,000
There are couple duel cabs in QLD sorta an hr or so from me, so i might call one or both of them tomorrow. Anything to not complete the renos on the house.
wow this is cheap but high kms
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...SSE-AD-2919329
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I'm glad I got to go for a drive as well, I did kinda love it.
As for the service history there was a sticker on the back from a place in NSW. So I will call them on Monday to see if anyone knows anything. I did it before once when I was buying a bike, good to get a non bias Point of view.It is negotiating factor.
There is also minor panel damage, and the missing flare just annoys me, can you buy just one flare?
Either way there is the blue one (see previews posts), its been for sale for over 6 months now, he wanted $60,000
There are couple duel cabs in QLD sorta an hr or so from me, so i might call one or both of them tomorrow. Anything to not complete the renos on the house.
wow this is cheap but high kms
2004 Ford F250 XLT
As for the service history there was a sticker on the back from a place in NSW. So I will call them on Monday to see if anyone knows anything. I did it before once when I was buying a bike, good to get a non bias Point of view.It is negotiating factor.
There is also minor panel damage, and the missing flare just annoys me, can you buy just one flare?
Either way there is the blue one (see previews posts), its been for sale for over 6 months now, he wanted $60,000
There are couple duel cabs in QLD sorta an hr or so from me, so i might call one or both of them tomorrow. Anything to not complete the renos on the house.
wow this is cheap but high kms
2004 Ford F250 XLT
Looks alright, For 370000 Kms ,nothing for a diesel
I drive trucks with 600000 plus Kms and they purr along great
Just check for oil leaks, Slipping tranny , and steering
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That last one is well priced for the Km's. These things can do 300-500 K miles without any issues so dont let a measly 300000 kms worry you. Also I have a spare just about everything (lol)
And you have to buy at least two flares. Just went through this with Clay. The guy who cut mine to fit around the snorkel made a meal of it so I had to get another.
And you have to buy at least two flares. Just went through this with Clay. The guy who cut mine to fit around the snorkel made a meal of it so I had to get another.
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I'd agree about it being well priced. I wouldn't worry too much about the k's, as Brian said, many have done 500k miles (800k km) without trouble.
The trans might need a good going over, but all of them might need that. Factor in a few grand for that, and for any wear in the front end, and you should have a truck that will last you a lifetime.
It looks like it has been well looked after, and with that price you can save a few dollars for the mod budget
The trans might need a good going over, but all of them might need that. Factor in a few grand for that, and for any wear in the front end, and you should have a truck that will last you a lifetime.
It looks like it has been well looked after, and with that price you can save a few dollars for the mod budget
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Apart from the V10 it's a very smart looking truck , to me looks like it's being set up for towing , but why would you want to tow with a V10?
There must be plenty of others about, but as fuel is rising there could be a few more.
There must be plenty of others about, but as fuel is rising there could be a few more.
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Diesel is the only sane way to go.
If petrol was good for towing then Kenworths would have petrol engines.
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Yeh if it was the diesel id have bought it already...
or buy it plus a diesel motor gear box fuel tank wiring loom, bout a 100hrs labor.......
I like the swb for what ever reason, but you guys have kinda convinced me to get a dual cab. if all goes to plan i see a couple this weekend.
the CC seems to be the most popular in Aus , especially for towing, and anything that not diesel just look at it and drive past.