buying truck. need input
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buying truck. need input
Here are the 2 trucks I'm looking at this weekend. Truck #1- 79' F250 superduty crewcab, 351m 4spd, 1 ton posi rear end (5001 gvw), tow package and bushbar. Truck #2- 83' F250 supercab longbox, 351W/C6 trans, tow package. Both trucks are 2wd and pretty evenly matched as far mileage, condition and price are concerned. I intend to use the truck as a daily driver/ work truck for about a month before turning it into a full time bush truck. Based on the information I've given, if you were buying one of these trucks, which one would you buy? I welcome all comments, suggestions and advice. Thanks in advance.
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IMO, it's 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. Either one of those trucks is a good buy at the right price.
One thing you may look at is if you drive this truck in the city all day long, working the clutch gets a little old in stop and go traffic, (trust me, I know), so the automatic on the 83 might be a little more traffic friendly.
But, I'm a little biased to the 80-86 body style so I'd go with the 83 if it were me.
One thing you may look at is if you drive this truck in the city all day long, working the clutch gets a little old in stop and go traffic, (trust me, I know), so the automatic on the 83 might be a little more traffic friendly.
But, I'm a little biased to the 80-86 body style so I'd go with the 83 if it were me.
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As I said in the 1973-1979 forum.
The Crewcab of the 1979 is much nicer for the passengers in the rear seat.
The Limited slip is a plus, because you say you are going to make it a bush truck.
Coupled with the fact it's got a 4 speed, and the body of the 1979 is a little more robust, and can take more abuse than the 1983 can....
I'd go with the 1979, myself.
The Crewcab of the 1979 is much nicer for the passengers in the rear seat.
The Limited slip is a plus, because you say you are going to make it a bush truck.
Coupled with the fact it's got a 4 speed, and the body of the 1979 is a little more robust, and can take more abuse than the 1983 can....
I'd go with the 1979, myself.
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I would prefer a 4-speed over the automatic, but at the same time, I'd rather have a 351w than a 351m.
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Don't get me wrong, I love my 84 but there are way more 80/86 trucks on the road.
The 78/79 is my all time favorite. Especially with the round headlights.
A crew cab with about 8" of lift and some 38's would be killer.
The 78/79 is my all time favorite. Especially with the round headlights.
A crew cab with about 8" of lift and some 38's would be killer.