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Nov 1, 2008 | 01:29 PM

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PowerstrokeJunkie

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Well at least tell us what make it is, and the year..

Nov 1, 2008 | 04:01 PM

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Well at least tell us what make it is, and the year..

Can't yet

Nov 1, 2008 | 08:16 PM

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AustinS

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I'd take a closer look at truck #2 to make sure the body mounts aren't rusting out. Floors are easy, but weak rusted out body mounts can be a bitch. Time is money, so think about the hours you'd spend and what you're hours are worth. You can make more money, but once you spend your time, it's gone forever.

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Nov 1, 2008 | 08:22 PM

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jdecker88

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I would say take a good look at number one and save the time and money and get to it.

Nov 2, 2008 | 12:03 AM

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jeff7825

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Definately truck number one. When it comes to fixing rust spots and painting, $1,800 doesn't cover too much, especially if you have to replace a section of the floor. And even then, you can't guarantee that the rust won't come back.

Nov 2, 2008 | 12:14 AM

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beanhead6D5

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I would go with trk. #1,not a body man myself.

Wild guess 78 or 79 ford just from what you said.

Nov 2, 2008 | 08:03 AM

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Wild guess 78 or 79 ford just from what you said.

It's not a Ford

Nov 2, 2008 | 08:07 AM

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preppypyro

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Nov 2, 2008 | 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pocket

It's not a Ford

no wonder they are rusty

Nov 2, 2008 | 12:41 PM

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no wonder they are rusty

LOL, I was waiting to see who would say that first

Nov 3, 2008 | 12:01 PM

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Mike F250

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I have almost $6k into my 74 F100. Grandpa took very good care of this truck since new. The only obvious rust was the cab corners. Paying for body work is expensive. But, this one is a looker. Primer, paint, reducer, sandpaper,,, it all adds up very quickly.
Someone mentioned cab supports.I had the steering shaft on my 64 (IIRC) ford unibody truck snap as I was turning into a friends driveway. Ended up in his neighbors front yard. Could have been quite a bit worse. I always check supports now on any older truck I look at.