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Hello all,
New to this group but, not to American trucks.
I’ve been working on American vehicles ever since I bought my own tools. 36 years and counting.
My professional background is hardware engineering.
The current truck we are showing is a 1986 F-350 crew cab dually 6.9 IDI diesel XL 2x4 C6 with a gear vendors under/over drive.
I’d pass this truck everyday that sat under a pine tree in my neighborhood.
Being in the country, I dropped a letter in the owner’s mailbox showing interest.
They called me the same day and I went over right away. Original owner.
The lady who owned it used the truck for her interest in horses. Told me she drove across the country once towing a horse trailer.
It had only 118k miles on it and it sat under that tree for 15 years. They non-op the registration fees and the truck looked complete.
When asking how much, the answer was “now I don’t want to haggle. I’ll take 500 bucks for it.” This was Jan of 2020.
Changed all fluids, rubber hoses, drained the fuel tanks, changed fuel lines and glow plugs. Replaced both batteries and fired it up with no problems.
Rebuild the brakes, changed all the belts, filters, replaced U-joints, replaced the shocks and repaired all electrical.
Replaced all 7 tires.
Restored the interior headliner, door panels, lubed the window tracks, installed new weatherstripping and removed the radio to install gauges.
Converted AC to current freon.
Installling the gear vendors unit was the best thing for freeway driving. Money well spent here.
Getting 14-17 mpg loaded or unloaded.
I’ll take and have been taking this truck everywhere.
The paint is rough but, the body is straight. One day I’ll paint it.
Scored on this truck but, I’d prefer the older Ford over any other brand.
Nice to see all the other trucks still on the road. Current condition. Day 1. Repair in progress. Brake and suspension repair. Brake and suspension restore. Gear Vendors installation. Radio removal. Restore of door panels.
Welcome aboard and thanks for all the nice pictures on a very solid truck. you are doing a great job on it.
I love older Ford trucks, not just the half tons.
Hi to everyone. I just joined this Fordf150 owner enthusiast web site for a concern that everyone should be worried about. Catalytic Converter theft, Looks like F150s are an EZ target. Its is the #1 vehicle for catalytic converter theft. In less than one minute thieves can saw off both converters leaving you with an expensive repair. I have read that there is nothing you can due to be theft proof You can add some anti theft deterrents to stop the theives so they move on to an easier target. I have head if your a victim of this theft you cam replace your cats with just a straight piece of exhaust pipe and extend the downstream o2 sensor away from the exhaust gas flow to not get any emission fault codes. Please share everybody what information you have and what you can do to not become a victim of this crime.
Hello all,
New to this group but, not to American trucks.
I’ve been working on American vehicles ever since I bought my own tools. 36 years and counting.
My professional background is hardware engineering.
The current truck we are showing is a 1986 F-350 crew cab dually 6.9 IDI diesel XL 2x4 C6 with a gear vendors under/over drive.
I’d pass this truck everyday that sat under a pine tree in my neighborhood.
Being in the country, I dropped a letter in the owner’s mailbox showing interest.
They called me the same day and I went over right away. Original owner.
The lady who owned it used the truck for her interest in horses. Told me she drove across the country once towing a horse trailer.
It had only 118k miles on it and it sat under that tree for 15 years. They non-op the registration fees and the truck looked complete.
When asking how much, the answer was “now I don’t want to haggle. I’ll take 500 bucks for it.” This was Jan of 2020.
Changed all fluids, rubber hoses, drained the fuel tanks, changed fuel lines and glow plugs. Replaced both batteries and fired it up with no problems.
Rebuild the brakes, changed all the belts, filters, replaced U-joints, replaced the shocks and repaired all electrical.
Replaced all 7 tires.
Restored the interior headliner, door panels, lubed the window tracks, installed new weatherstripping and removed the radio to install gauges.
Converted AC to current freon.
Installling the gear vendors unit was the best thing for freeway driving. Money well spent here.
Getting 14-17 mpg loaded or unloaded.
I’ll take and have been taking this truck everywhere.
The paint is rough but, the body is straight. One day I’ll paint it.
Scored on this truck but, I’d prefer the older Ford over any other brand.
Nice to see all the other trucks still on the road.
Hi to everyone. I just joined this Fordf150 owner enthusiast web site for a concern that everyone should be worried about. Catalytic Converter theft, Looks like F150s are an EZ target. Its is the #1 vehicle for catalytic converter theft. In less than one minute thieves can saw off both converters leaving you with an expensive repair. I have read that there is nothing you can due to be theft proof You can add some anti theft deterrents to stop the theives so they move on to an easier target. I have head if your a victim of this theft you cam replace your cats with just a straight piece of exhaust pipe and extend the downstream o2 sensor away from the exhaust gas flow to not get any emission fault codes. Please share everybody what information you have and what you can do to not become a victim of this crime.
It's too bad this has become a thing, but thanks for the warning. This would probably be seen by a lot more F-150 owners if you post it over in the "Newer Light Duty Trucks" section.
I’m sure a lot of you guys get compliments or comments about your trucks.
You just don’t see these on the road so much. And when people do, they can appreciate them.
A couple of months ago I was at the grocery store out here in the sticks of Northern Texas when a guy said “nice truck. You going to paint it?” Little did he know I was torn on what color at that moment. I started a week later sanding this two tone down to bare metal. To my surprise, there’s no existing bodywork. Just dings and little trailer hitch dents from the previous owner.
It’s been hot out here. I get maybe a couple hours 2 times a week. Today the 1st primer coat was put on and wet sanded at 1500 grit.
Personally I’m looking forward to finishing this project to drive it again. Sanding to bare metal. Stripped, cleaned and prepped. Ready for paint. 1st coat of primer.
