Is this worth it?
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Is this worth it?
1974 Ford F-250 390 4 bbl 4spd 4.10 Dana 60 4x4
I called to find out how much rust is on the truck, especially the bed.
I have a 78 F150 that runs well but is rusted out a bit.
Also I would like to go from the 351 currently in mine to a 390. But how hard would it be to part the rest out?
For the price it seems like a win/win situation.
Any thoughts?
I called to find out how much rust is on the truck, especially the bed.
I have a 78 F150 that runs well but is rusted out a bit.
Also I would like to go from the 351 currently in mine to a 390. But how hard would it be to part the rest out?
For the price it seems like a win/win situation.
Any thoughts?
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So the guy says that it has the regular rust on the cab, fenders and the bed. He says it probably will not pass emissions because it needs a carb kit.
I asked if it was the original engine and he responded" I would say it is not the original engine. Ford never put a 4 bbl on a truck so my guess is the engine was replaced at some time."
This is not correct is it?
Also I think I remember seeing it on craigslist last month for $700 or maybe even $1000.
I asked if it was the original engine and he responded" I would say it is not the original engine. Ford never put a 4 bbl on a truck so my guess is the engine was replaced at some time."
This is not correct is it?
Also I think I remember seeing it on craigslist last month for $700 or maybe even $1000.
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From: Southie
1975 F100 Ranger XLT 302 should i buy her?
I am thinking about purchasing a 1975 F100 RangerXLT with a new 302 in it. she looks like she is in great shape body wise, the glossiest black paint job ever, all the chrome trimmings and a few small rust areas, but not bad and she has a short bed which is nice. there are some holes in the engine mounts and i don't know if that is totally common or how easily it can be fixed. New automatic transmission, true duals but no 4wd, which is also a concern for me. I am worried about this truck not moving in the winter snow w/o 4x4, but i guess i could weigh down the back. New american racing wheels and the stock ones in the bed. For sale at $3500. Reasonable?
Currently own a Black 1994 Ford F150 XL I6
99,000 original miles
4x4, automatic, longbed
flowmaster 50
purchased for $3000 (hence the desire to switch her out)
Currently own a Black 1994 Ford F150 XL I6
99,000 original miles
4x4, automatic, longbed
flowmaster 50
purchased for $3000 (hence the desire to switch her out)
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yeah the link ain't there no more, so I guess it would be kinda useless to talk about it but oh well.
I'm pretty sure that NumberDummy has said many times that a 390 never came in a 4x4. the only way to know if it is a 390 is measure the stroke. yes 4 BBL carbs did come on trucks. 360s and certain 390s no; the rest of the 390s yes.
I'm pretty sure that NumberDummy has said many times that a 390 never came in a 4x4. the only way to know if it is a 390 is measure the stroke. yes 4 BBL carbs did come on trucks. 360s and certain 390s no; the rest of the 390s yes.
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1975 F100 RangerXLT
yeah sorry to **** people off by automatic lack of pics. i am trying to learn this unruly site. i posted a pic of the truck in question in my gallery.
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if that thing does have a dana 60 front, grab it. sell that dana and you be money ahead.
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