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Nov 23, 2020 | 08:45 AM

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Chappie1977

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Should I buy?

A good friend of mine is willing to sell me his 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Camper Special. It's a 360cl V8. (He wants $5000)

Automatic, power steering, power brakes. Body is straight, no rust underneath. Dual fuel tanks. All lights work, radio works. Runs great.

The last 6 months I’ve been looking for a car/truck like this to throw a few hundred dollars at here and there to mildly restore.

I know very little about this model. Just wanted to see what you guys think.

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Nov 23, 2020 | 09:39 AM

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meangreen92

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Sounds like a nice truck!

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Nov 23, 2020 | 12:06 PM

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5851a

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$5000 doesn't buy much transportation in today's world. Without rust sounds like a good deal, don't become disappointed as most 47 year old's can use a little maintenance.

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Nov 23, 2020 | 03:07 PM

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Meridian_Mike

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HECK YEAH!!

Never ask a Ford guy IF he would by a Ford Truck.... the answer is usually YES!!
(If there is room to park it......)

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Nov 23, 2020 | 03:09 PM

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Thats fair! haha. I just have very little knowledge on that specific model and was looking for some advice/insight in general and if thats a good price. It's really hard to find comps on it.

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Nov 23, 2020 | 03:11 PM

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Meridian_Mike

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From the way you have described it, that sounds like a very fair price.
(Pictures will definitely tell a better story.)

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Nov 23, 2020 | 03:13 PM

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Nov 23, 2020 | 03:16 PM

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Meridian_Mike

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WOAH!!
That is a NICE LOOKING truck!
I'd pay $5 grand in an instant for that one!

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Nov 23, 2020 | 06:05 PM

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Based on the photos, I'd seriously consider buying it for $5K. And it's doubly good for you since you're in california. The truck is smog exempt....for now.

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Nov 23, 2020 | 07:57 PM

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yardbird

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Nice truck, camper special, FACTORY A/C....If truck is as nice as the pictures, and the engine and transmission are in good shape....YES !!!

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Nov 24, 2020 | 09:57 AM

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Ozzie H.

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It seems to be an O.K. deal if there are no hidden negatives. You could do a compression check on the engine if you have any doubts. As mentioned '73 is a good year to have in CA. $5K is 1/2 what I paid for my '76 in CA a few years ago.

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Nov 24, 2020 | 11:57 AM

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nice, 5k gets you some rust somewhere around here. probably worth it even if engine/trans needs help.

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Nov 25, 2020 | 05:14 PM

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These guys are just jealous. Even if the motor and trans were shot, that truck is worth 5k. Your friend must really like you.

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Nov 25, 2020 | 06:54 PM

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tbear853

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Don't know how 5 biguns affect you, but that's a lot of truck there. Some dings, but the truck looks great! Sure make a good home for a 390 someday too.

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Nov 25, 2020 | 08:02 PM

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I would buy it. A solid driving truck would bring at least that in the rust belt.

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