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Just looking for some opinions and this seemed to be the place to go concerning Ford diesels.
I have a 1984 6.9 that I purchased in 2000. I bought the truck from my father when he was no longer able to drive. Dad was a retired truck driver and took exceptional care of the truck. It was used to haul a 10' Starcraft camper and pull a 17' boat. I kept the camper for a few years but eventually sold it and put a glass topper on it. I would like to think that I also have maintained it very well. I have all of the receipts on any work done outside of our own. I don't believe it has ever really had a hard day in it's life.
Shortly after it was purchased it went to a diesel shop in Kansas where headers and dual exhaust were put on and something done with the pump to improve performance.
I retired 6 months ago and plan on using it more. Just put a new set of tires on it, replaced the wheel cylinders , drive shaft support bearing and E brake cables to the back of drums.
The truck is in excellent condition. It is at 131,000 and runs like a top. The body is straight with very little rust. It has been garaged most of the time and the paint is still excellent. Not faded as it matches the topper perfectly that was ordered to the Ford factory color to match.
When I bought the truck we looked up the value and I believe it was $1400 in 2000. Yeah I said $ 1400 I recently found a site with values of older vehicles and was surprised to see it listed at over $8000. To be honest it also suggested a 20% reduction for the trucks with the diesel engine. Is this possible? I always thought of it as an old truck that I was happy with but was likely worth nothing. Since I had no thought of selling, although I have had offers, I never looked at current values. I know of at least one dealer in the area who has located diesel pickups around the country for people who have flown to distant cities to drive them home. Mainly South and Southwest locations due to the lack of rust. A friend of mine recently sold his '02 Dodge with 60000 miles for $22,000
If the value of these older trucks has actually increased the only reason I can see is the high cost of new. While I could, I would be hard pressed to fork over $60,000-$70,000 for a truck when this old girl has done everything I ask of her.
So now the question. Is there really any monetary value to a 37 year old truck at 131,000 miles? I need a truck. Do I use it for the purpose it was meant for and keep up the maintenance or do I take it out for a drive periodically to keep everything lubed and semi store it?
I know that many of you are not 6.9 fans. That is OK. I understand. Engines have come out with much more power since '84. It has pulled a 18' tandem axle utility trailer with a car on it while carrying a 10' camper and done an excellent job with the T19 trans. Fuel economy has been outstanding. You would never move a gas burner down the road with equal mileage and friends who have Cummins and Duramaxes can't match it. Again, I realize, more power. The reliability of this truck has been excellent.
Hey, I appreciate your comments . Good or bad.
Thanks in advance,
Ed
Just an after thought for any of you Ford fans in the Omaha area. There is an auction in David City on July 11. I believe it is a private collection of a guy going to a home. Several older trucks with low miles in beautiful condition. The ad can be seen on the Craiglist Omaha web site. Not sure what it is listed under. Possibly auctions. Maybe Trucks.
I have a 1984 6.9 that I purchased in 2000. I bought the truck from my father when he was no longer able to drive. Dad was a retired truck driver and took exceptional care of the truck. It was used to haul a 10' Starcraft camper and pull a 17' boat. I kept the camper for a few years but eventually sold it and put a glass topper on it. I would like to think that I also have maintained it very well. I have all of the receipts on any work done outside of our own. I don't believe it has ever really had a hard day in it's life.
Shortly after it was purchased it went to a diesel shop in Kansas where headers and dual exhaust were put on and something done with the pump to improve performance.
I retired 6 months ago and plan on using it more. Just put a new set of tires on it, replaced the wheel cylinders , drive shaft support bearing and E brake cables to the back of drums.
The truck is in excellent condition. It is at 131,000 and runs like a top. The body is straight with very little rust. It has been garaged most of the time and the paint is still excellent. Not faded as it matches the topper perfectly that was ordered to the Ford factory color to match.
When I bought the truck we looked up the value and I believe it was $1400 in 2000. Yeah I said $ 1400 I recently found a site with values of older vehicles and was surprised to see it listed at over $8000. To be honest it also suggested a 20% reduction for the trucks with the diesel engine. Is this possible? I always thought of it as an old truck that I was happy with but was likely worth nothing. Since I had no thought of selling, although I have had offers, I never looked at current values. I know of at least one dealer in the area who has located diesel pickups around the country for people who have flown to distant cities to drive them home. Mainly South and Southwest locations due to the lack of rust. A friend of mine recently sold his '02 Dodge with 60000 miles for $22,000
If the value of these older trucks has actually increased the only reason I can see is the high cost of new. While I could, I would be hard pressed to fork over $60,000-$70,000 for a truck when this old girl has done everything I ask of her.
So now the question. Is there really any monetary value to a 37 year old truck at 131,000 miles? I need a truck. Do I use it for the purpose it was meant for and keep up the maintenance or do I take it out for a drive periodically to keep everything lubed and semi store it?
I know that many of you are not 6.9 fans. That is OK. I understand. Engines have come out with much more power since '84. It has pulled a 18' tandem axle utility trailer with a car on it while carrying a 10' camper and done an excellent job with the T19 trans. Fuel economy has been outstanding. You would never move a gas burner down the road with equal mileage and friends who have Cummins and Duramaxes can't match it. Again, I realize, more power. The reliability of this truck has been excellent.
Hey, I appreciate your comments . Good or bad.
Thanks in advance,
Ed
Just an after thought for any of you Ford fans in the Omaha area. There is an auction in David City on July 11. I believe it is a private collection of a guy going to a home. Several older trucks with low miles in beautiful condition. The ad can be seen on the Craiglist Omaha web site. Not sure what it is listed under. Possibly auctions. Maybe Trucks.
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Just looking for some opinions and this seemed to be the place to go concerning Ford diesels.
I have a 1984 6.9 that I purchased in 2000. I bought the truck from my father when he was no longer able to drive. Dad was a retired truck driver and took exceptional care of the truck. It was used to haul a 10' Starcraft camper and pull a 17' boat. I kept the camper for a few years but eventually sold it and put a glass topper on it. I would like to think that I also have maintained it very well. I have all of the receipts on any work done outside of our own. I don't believe it has ever really had a hard day in it's life.
Shortly after it was purchased it went to a diesel shop in Kansas where headers and dual exhaust were put on and something done with the pump to improve performance.
I retired 6 months ago and plan on using it more. Just put a new set of tires on it, replaced the wheel cylinders , drive shaft support bearing and E brake cables to the back of drums.
The truck is in excellent condition. It is at 131,000 and runs like a top. The body is straight with very little rust. It has been garaged most of the time and the paint is still excellent. Not faded as it matches the topper perfectly that was ordered to the Ford factory color to match.
When I bought the truck we looked up the value and I believe it was $1400 in 2000. Yeah I said $ 1400 I recently found a site with values of older vehicles and was surprised to see it listed at over $8000. To be honest it also suggested a 20% reduction for the trucks with the diesel engine. Is this possible? I always thought of it as an old truck that I was happy with but was likely worth nothing. Since I had no thought of selling, although I have had offers, I never looked at current values. I know of at least one dealer in the area who has located diesel pickups around the country for people who have flown to distant cities to drive them home. Mainly South and Southwest locations due to the lack of rust. A friend of mine recently sold his '02 Dodge with 60000 miles for $22,000
If the value of these older trucks has actually increased the only reason I can see is the high cost of new. While I could, I would be hard pressed to fork over $60,000-$70,000 for a truck when this old girl has done everything I ask of her.
So now the question. Is there really any monetary value to a 37 year old truck at 131,000 miles? I need a truck. Do I use it for the purpose it was meant for and keep up the maintenance or do I take it out for a drive periodically to keep everything lubed and semi store it?
I know that many of you are not 6.9 fans. That is OK. I understand. Engines have come out with much more power since '84. It has pulled a 18' tandem axle utility trailer with a car on it while carrying a 10' camper and done an excellent job with the T19 trans. Fuel economy has been outstanding. You would never move a gas burner down the road with equal mileage and friends who have Cummins and Duramaxes can't match it. Again, I realize, more power. The reliability of this truck has been excellent.
Hey, I appreciate your comments . Good or bad.
Thanks in advance,
Ed
Just an after thought for any of you Ford fans in the Omaha area. There is an auction in David City on July 11. I believe it is a private collection of a guy going to a home. Several older trucks with low miles in beautiful condition. The ad can be seen on the Craiglist Omaha web site. Not sure what it is listed under. Possibly auctions. Maybe Trucks.
I have a 1984 6.9 that I purchased in 2000. I bought the truck from my father when he was no longer able to drive. Dad was a retired truck driver and took exceptional care of the truck. It was used to haul a 10' Starcraft camper and pull a 17' boat. I kept the camper for a few years but eventually sold it and put a glass topper on it. I would like to think that I also have maintained it very well. I have all of the receipts on any work done outside of our own. I don't believe it has ever really had a hard day in it's life.
Shortly after it was purchased it went to a diesel shop in Kansas where headers and dual exhaust were put on and something done with the pump to improve performance.
I retired 6 months ago and plan on using it more. Just put a new set of tires on it, replaced the wheel cylinders , drive shaft support bearing and E brake cables to the back of drums.
The truck is in excellent condition. It is at 131,000 and runs like a top. The body is straight with very little rust. It has been garaged most of the time and the paint is still excellent. Not faded as it matches the topper perfectly that was ordered to the Ford factory color to match.
When I bought the truck we looked up the value and I believe it was $1400 in 2000. Yeah I said $ 1400 I recently found a site with values of older vehicles and was surprised to see it listed at over $8000. To be honest it also suggested a 20% reduction for the trucks with the diesel engine. Is this possible? I always thought of it as an old truck that I was happy with but was likely worth nothing. Since I had no thought of selling, although I have had offers, I never looked at current values. I know of at least one dealer in the area who has located diesel pickups around the country for people who have flown to distant cities to drive them home. Mainly South and Southwest locations due to the lack of rust. A friend of mine recently sold his '02 Dodge with 60000 miles for $22,000
If the value of these older trucks has actually increased the only reason I can see is the high cost of new. While I could, I would be hard pressed to fork over $60,000-$70,000 for a truck when this old girl has done everything I ask of her.
So now the question. Is there really any monetary value to a 37 year old truck at 131,000 miles? I need a truck. Do I use it for the purpose it was meant for and keep up the maintenance or do I take it out for a drive periodically to keep everything lubed and semi store it?
I know that many of you are not 6.9 fans. That is OK. I understand. Engines have come out with much more power since '84. It has pulled a 18' tandem axle utility trailer with a car on it while carrying a 10' camper and done an excellent job with the T19 trans. Fuel economy has been outstanding. You would never move a gas burner down the road with equal mileage and friends who have Cummins and Duramaxes can't match it. Again, I realize, more power. The reliability of this truck has been excellent.
Hey, I appreciate your comments . Good or bad.
Thanks in advance,
Ed
Just an after thought for any of you Ford fans in the Omaha area. There is an auction in David City on July 11. I believe it is a private collection of a guy going to a home. Several older trucks with low miles in beautiful condition. The ad can be seen on the Craiglist Omaha web site. Not sure what it is listed under. Possibly auctions. Maybe Trucks.
But if you are just wanting to upgrade it is a good time to sell, but a poor time to buy.
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