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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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ok i have been looking a alot a v-8 stuff but earlier 2night i saw something ive wanted. an 83 f150 I6 and i believe it had a 5 speed behind it? for $700. what do u guys think? is it worth it or should i let it go?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Sounds good...go for it...I6 powerrrr
 
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I would definitely go for the Ford I6 engine. It is a rock solid built engine that will outlast most truck bodies.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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Indeed TallPaul indeed....just look at my gallery...you will know what he's talking about
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Sounds good, but no 5 spd offered in 83. Probably a 4 spd OD.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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It could still be a 5spd.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Six In A Row, Make Her Go.
 
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Originally Posted by broke77f100
It could still be a 5spd.
Not unless it was swapped in from a later truck. They didn't come out until 1988.
 
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That was actually my point Andy.
 
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just don't over rev'm. go for the BIG 6
 
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Dont plan on gettin in too much of a hurry but go for it you cant beat the reliabilty.
 
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yep checked it out better 2day its 3 spd w/ OD a little rust but i expected that i even got the price down . $650
 
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If it is 4x4, for sure grab it.
 
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