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Jul 18, 2005 | 10:11 AM

michaelg6315

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i have the chance to buy a 1973 F350 camper special . 2wd, 390 (they say), c6, 4.10. he says it runs rough, stuck or burnt valve, exhaust manifolds leak.

i dont mind doing some work to the motor but dont want to put a fortune in it after paying $2000 for the truck.

should i be concerned or can i easily find another motor to put in?

mike in ohio

Jul 18, 2005 | 10:36 AM

bshackelford711

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just my thought but i think you could get that truck price down more (alot more)

what condition is the body in?

Jul 18, 2005 | 10:39 AM

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First off, welcome aboard!

Secondly, if you don't want to spend too much on it, don't buy it... Without actually seeing it or hearing it, I will toss in a few $.01's. If those problems are being reported to you, you will probably end up dropping in another $250-1000 in no time. The availability of FE engines depends on your general area, but there are plenty around where I'm at.

--Mike

Jul 18, 2005 | 11:08 AM

michaelg6315

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body is very good. interior is excellent. tires are bad. and the engine stuff.

Jul 18, 2005 | 11:59 AM

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As I recall, the Ford camper specials from the late 60's and the early 70's had Dana 70 rear ends, but that shouldn't sell the truck ... just another tidbit. 1975 was the first electronic dizzy in the truck series (stock anyway) but you could easily convert a 1973. A 32 y/o truck is likely to take some moolah to restore to daily driver status. The 4x2 pickups I believe did come with 390's.