1993 F-Superduty 7.3 IDI diesel, 2wd dually, ZF 5-speed manual
10,320lbs with the empty camper

115k Northern California miles on the clock when I picked it up in June, already converted to a motorhome. No issues in 7400 road tripping miles since. New clutch at 112k and glow plugs in 2023. Heat, AC, radio, and cassette all operational, lift gate power switch and glow plug ignitor button installed in the dash. 1700lb Tommy Gate on the flatbed. Camper battery charges off the alternator.

Besides changing the oil and filters and keeping fluids topped off, I've only had to replace left side rear tires and have a shop fix a rusty sending unit in the reserve tank.

Thanks to this forum for helping me with my purchase decision and maintaining my truck. I look forward to contributing.

 

Man I wish I could have a truck like the ones at the beginning of this thread. I still need cab lights and running boards deleted along with a smog delete and new exhaust system to make it sound mean

 

 

Just picked up this 93 F150 5.0 Long bed last week. Paid $1200. Looking to replace. Radiator support, Radiator, alternator asap. Any recommendations as far as brand and best prices. Thanks

 

Don't waste your money on an all aluminum radiator. Just find an oem type replacement. Whatever core support you find I would advise powder coating it so it will last longer. My OBS was rust free other than rust on the core support.

 

I have a Bricknose with an aluminum radiator. My truck runs super cool and the transmission I have never seen over 180 degrees. Unfortunately it had overheated before the aluminum radiator got replaced so the transmission went out.

 

Your truck wouldn't have any cooling issues with a factory style radiator, functioning fan clutch, shroud and a functioning thermostat. If it overheated it was not a result of functioning parts being inadequate. The quality of all aluminum radiators is not better than the oem replacements. I've had more than one spring leaks just outside of warranty so I could buy 2 oem style replacements for the price of 1 all aluminum unit. I've pulled over 10k lbs for 40k miles with my OBS with zero issues. Your bricknose is not a racecar the factory cooling is more than adequate.

 

it was adequate for the engine maybe but not the transmission. I bought the truck with the aluminum radiator in it so I did not put it in.

 

Some full aluminum ones are far better than stock, but the cost is big money. Talking quick $1000 min for low production stuff. Yes, I have dealt with Wizard and Dewitt's. Yes, cheapy tend to pop leaks at random points from poor welds.

Dual core stocker usually are fine, mine are Spectra and are adequate for my needs.

If concerned for your auto, add a solid stacked plate cooler. JYs are absolutely littered with them in GMT800 trucks, 10th Gen F150s, as well as first gen Expeditions. Flush it out with Lube Guard's cleaner

 

1994 XL, 4.9L, E4OD. Prior to it, 1983 F250, 460 , auto.

 

I like that bullnose

 

I'll often have thoughts of getting or building a camper that can easily be slid on/off for mine like this, but then I remember, I'm far too cheap to take it anywhere anyway, even if I did. So I just stick with my tent and 4 cylinder car for camping (not just at home in the dawnland either, but all across Indian country, even all the way out to your side, I travel like this).
You could benefit greatly by swapping that low gear rear out for something with 3.55's. Fuel economy would skyrocket for ya, getting them 4.63 or 5.13's out of there. Even 4.10's would be overkill for that setup.

Probably the cheapest option would be to bolt in a f350 cab and chassis sterling 10.25 rear w/ 3.55's right in place of the whole dana 80. You'll never need the dana 80 with that setup anymore anyway. The wheels wouldn't match the front anymore, but you have plenty of room to carry two different spares anyway (99 out of 100 people wouldn't even see the difference either).

Of course, if you remove the camper and work the truck as it was intended still, then disregard, but if it's a full time setup, that's what I'd do. 5mpg instant gain at 55mph. If you drive faster, even more of an MPG gain. Major economy boost.

 

JD Carlor. Thanks, it was in spectacular condition, traded a restored Mustang II for it. Elderly man bought it new, and left it to his grandson in his will. The kid was 18, didn't want it. I had it for about 6 years, a guy pulled in my driveway one day, offered me a bag full of 100's, I took it. I saw it a couple of years ago, rockers and cab corners rotted out, dam shame.

 

That is what happens when you don’t take care of them. I park mine in the shed for the winter so it doesn’t get salt and rust.

 

I hear you, my 94 short bed has never seen a winter road in the 15 years I have owned it now.