New work truck, possibly?
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New work truck, possibly?
Hi everyone!
I havent posted in just about forever on here but i wanted to see if anyone might want to weigh in on a possible new work truck. I just started my own business and wanted something reliable but I can't afford anything crazy right now. I found an 88 F250 with a 5.0 automatic (I *think* its a C6 but I dont know for sure) and a Reading utility bed. According to the current owner it runs and drives daily but has what sounds like a slip issue in the trans. They describe it as "hesitation on steep hills". Its only $800 so I have my suspicions but im using my day off tomorrow to go look at it and see what's what.
Anyone have one of these before and if so what should I look out for? I have some experience with the 5.0 in my 69 F100 but I've never had a Ford automatic before. I briefly owned an 89 F350 years ago, but never a 250. I mainly want the work truck for the utility bed and better towing capacity than my 69. Just looking for some input from some people with more experience than me. Thanks!
I havent posted in just about forever on here but i wanted to see if anyone might want to weigh in on a possible new work truck. I just started my own business and wanted something reliable but I can't afford anything crazy right now. I found an 88 F250 with a 5.0 automatic (I *think* its a C6 but I dont know for sure) and a Reading utility bed. According to the current owner it runs and drives daily but has what sounds like a slip issue in the trans. They describe it as "hesitation on steep hills". Its only $800 so I have my suspicions but im using my day off tomorrow to go look at it and see what's what.
Anyone have one of these before and if so what should I look out for? I have some experience with the 5.0 in my 69 F100 but I've never had a Ford automatic before. I briefly owned an 89 F350 years ago, but never a 250. I mainly want the work truck for the utility bed and better towing capacity than my 69. Just looking for some input from some people with more experience than me. Thanks!
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Thanks!!! Thats some good info, much appreciated! I'll definitely post what i find in the door, I'll be going to see it this evening.
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So I went to look at it. Trans code was K so it was the C6. But the 302 was missing on 3 or 4 cylinders and the brakes were basically non existent. Tires were bald as Jeff Bezos and there was rot everywhere.
Im usually up for a project but even at the low $800 asking price it was way more than I was hoping to get into right about now. Still, worth taking a look and man oh man do I love how these old trucks drive!
Im usually up for a project but even at the low $800 asking price it was way more than I was hoping to get into right about now. Still, worth taking a look and man oh man do I love how these old trucks drive!
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