The retire or repower to 2010 or newer engine law doesn't apply to pick up trucks under 14K GVWR.

I've been working on replacing a perfectly good 2003 crew cab F-550, as by the end of this year, the 2003 will no longer be able to be registered in California, unless it falls under certain restrictive exemptions.

 

Looks like ill be in the market for f450/550 within a year

 

Another California gold rush... rust free 7.3L's that can no longer be used within this state, but can be used in any other state.

In a couple of years, the 6.0's and the 6.4's are also scheduled to be forbidden from registration (again, only applies to over 14K GVWR). But not many people are going to want those troubled turkeys.

This coming year will be the butterfly hatching bloom for 7.3Ls fluttering away out of state, as the looming January 1, 2020 deadline applies to model years 2000 through 2003... the last (and some would argue, the best) of the legendary 7.3L engine.

And the benefits for buyers grabbing these bargains will include bigger brakes, bigger axles, bigger U joints, bigger frame section modulus, thicker frame steel, regular maintenance (commercial / fleet / business usage), and lower mileage... because any business that still is operating a 20 year old truck, most likely has equipment on that truck that doesn't require daily use, and most likely operates within a very short radius of territory... like a navy base (government agencies are not exempt from California's replace or retire requirements) or a construction company etc.

Anyone in the market for a 7.3L who is not in California... should tune in right now to truck trader rags and online classifieds like Craigs... and select California as the territory, rather than your home state... as thar's gold in them thar hills out in Cali.

 

Man oh man.., how depressing

 

Listing

Interior is a bit rough, but for those of you looking for a CC 4x4 DRW with ZF6 u might overlook that

 

Pawhuska? That's the town of the Drummond Ranch....Ol' Pioneer Woman.....Ol' Reeeeeee with a smiiiillleee

 

Not a bad price although I notice they didn't mention the mileage. Need those wheels.

 

Nice Excursion.

https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/...933025090.html

 

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...090118912.html

 

Good price. Not dissimilar from that 550 I posted a link to last week but they were asking $18k for that one.

 

f550 crewcab:

https://billings.craigslist.org/hvo/...098129055.html

 

That’s not too far from you!

 

I'll drive past it this afternoon as a matter of fact. 40 minutes away.

Good thing I know I don't have the money for it!

 

Man that's a good price

 

F-550 Crew Cab 4x4 7.3L diesel with only 121K miles... holy grail find for a lot of folks.