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From: Easley, SC 29640
Ex-wives, ain't they great...she got it all, but i was supposed to pay for it...NOT...
oh yeah, and that i am not in debt, but when i was, i didn't pay anybody...oops...Yeah, it is personal, but i don't mind...
Supercab.
Don't you think alot of what we talk about here is kind of personal?
He opened himself for the bad credit question by bringing it up.
He is acknowledging he is a high risk, so i am curious as to why.
His credit status is a hugh part of his problem, as he is acknowledging.
Don't you think alot of what we talk about here is kind of personal?
He opened himself for the bad credit question by bringing it up.
He is acknowledging he is a high risk, so i am curious as to why.
His credit status is a hugh part of his problem, as he is acknowledging.
You guys are like family, if i can tell a complete stranger at a stealership, i should be able to share a bit with ya'll...
Heres the one in Orlando again (with the Tommy-Lift) hes lowered it to 7500OBO!! I'm going to try & take a look at it over the weekend!! looks to be an Earlybird & hes calling it a 2000-may be the paperwork-& title don't match?? hes posted more pics-I still bet IF in fact he bought it new that he has the rear bumper & tailgate....2000 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY CREW CAB XLT Auto. Dually 7.3 power stroke
That is a really good looking truck, the miles are right, the options are right, and the price is right...wonder if he'll drop the price a little and keep that ugly azz tailgate...
here are some that i found...
Cars for Sale: 2000 Ford F350 XLT in Memphis, TN 38115: Truck Details - 279680936 - AutoTrader.com
Cars for Sale: 1999 Ford F350 XLT in Ferndale, MI 48220: Truck Details - 273496894 - AutoTrader.com
Cars for Sale: 1999 Ford F350 2WD Crew Cab DRW Super Duty in Cocoa, FL 32922: Truck Details - 285619087 - AutoTrader.com
2000 Ford f350
1994 FORD F-350 7.3 CREW CAB TURBO DIESEL ALL POWER OPTIONS
and last but not least...some dream building for all my brothers...
2002 FORD F350 CREW CAB LARIAT 7.3 DIESEL MONSTER TRUCK
thats a good value at $89900....
Cargo Master
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From: South Carolina
I do not think i was wrong to ask, so...thank you for answering. We know you could have ignored it.
We also know you will find another truck.
We also know you will find another truck.
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From: Palm Bay, Florida
OK Guys: Here goes.......IF, and I mean IF I go & check the truck out and just may be he has the original bumper & tailgate & truck itself is right AND I can get it for say $7k would enough of you guys pitch in $500.00 towards it and WE'LL kind of finance it for David??
Heres my $500.00!!
I've been part of the FTE family for over 12 years and I believe that something like this was done once before with success.
I'm going to call today and arrange to go look at it on Monday-about 1 1/2 hours away.
Heres my $500.00!!
I've been part of the FTE family for over 12 years and I believe that something like this was done once before with success.
I'm going to call today and arrange to go look at it on Monday-about 1 1/2 hours away.
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From: Palm Bay, Florida
Guys, I bought my LATE '99 F350 cc dually 3 years ago with no real knoledge of Diesels-just looked at the usual stuff for leaks, oil quality, driveability, trans shifting, stuff like that-all things considered I got lucky-my truck now only has 94k miles on it!!
What type of things should I really look at in the event I go to look at the truck in Orlando-(the earlybird) I've hears something about checking for blow-by by putting a golf ball on the open oil filler?? what is supoest to happen here, what other checks can/should I make during the check-out? should I remove the intake tubing and look inside the turbo? what am I looking for? any help would be appreciated!! anyone else close-by wanna go along?
What type of things should I really look at in the event I go to look at the truck in Orlando-(the earlybird) I've hears something about checking for blow-by by putting a golf ball on the open oil filler?? what is supoest to happen here, what other checks can/should I make during the check-out? should I remove the intake tubing and look inside the turbo? what am I looking for? any help would be appreciated!! anyone else close-by wanna go along?
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From: Easley, SC 29640
OK Guys: Here goes.......IF, and I mean IF I go & check the truck out and just may be he has the original bumper & tailgate & truck itself is right AND I can get it for say $7k would enough of you guys pitch in $500.00 towards it and WE'LL kind of finance it for David??
Heres my $500.00!!
I've been part of the FTE family for over 12 years and I believe that something like this was done once before with success.
I'm going to call today and arrange to go look at it on Monday-about 1 1/2 hours away.
Heres my $500.00!!
I've been part of the FTE family for over 12 years and I believe that something like this was done once before with success.
I'm going to call today and arrange to go look at it on Monday-about 1 1/2 hours away.
Holy hell brother, that is one heck of an idea...i have $800 of my own loot and this POS Aurora to sell, so say another $600-$800...There's some reps comin for just the offer...and I don't even know ur name...add a sig so i know who to thank if this comes together...
Guys, I bought my LATE '99 F350 cc dually 3 years ago with no real knoledge of Diesels-just looked at the usual stuff for leaks, oil quality, driveability, trans shifting, stuff like that-all things considered I got lucky-my truck now only has 94k miles on it!!
What type of things should I really look at in the event I go to look at the truck in Orlando-(the earlybird) I've hears something about checking for blow-by by putting a golf ball on the open oil filler?? what is supoest to happen here, what other checks can/should I make during the check-out? should I remove the intake tubing and look inside the turbo? what am I looking for? any help would be appreciated!! anyone else close-by wanna go along?
What type of things should I really look at in the event I go to look at the truck in Orlando-(the earlybird) I've hears something about checking for blow-by by putting a golf ball on the open oil filler?? what is supoest to happen here, what other checks can/should I make during the check-out? should I remove the intake tubing and look inside the turbo? what am I looking for? any help would be appreciated!! anyone else close-by wanna go along?
The cap test is to check for blowby...just turn the oil cap upside down...it should either sit there or vibrate off, but NOT blow off...the biggest oil leak i can think of to check for is in the valley, look for pooled oil in there...also, run a finger around the HPOP a fuel bowl lines to check if they are leaking...
Even if all of those things are screwed up, they can be fixed for @ $50, except the blowby...also, jack up the front tires, one at a time, and wiggle the tires to check the ball joints...as i said, even if it needs the HPOP o-rings, fuel line o-rings, and ball joints, they are not that expensive to fix, but it gives a very good negotiating leverage to you...
EX: if the HPOP is leaking, Ford wants @$1200 to fix it, i can fix it for @$25 and 4-5 hours of my time, the seller doesn't know that...
if the ball joints are bad, they can be replaced for @$250 and a day in the driveway, Ford wants @$900 to replace 'em...
the blowby issue i'm not really sure why that's important, but there's a concensus that it ain't a good thing...
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David, My name is Rick, and I live here in Palm Bay, Florida on the east coast about 30 miles south of KSC-I am hoping we all can come together and "help a brother out" I like helping people, always have, always will, I'm considering starting anouther thread to see if we can get some more support.
Thanks for the info about checking a possible truck over.
Thanks for the info about checking a possible truck over.
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
Blowby is important because it is a symptom of bigger problems with the engine. If an engine has significant blowby, it will probably require an overhaul to correct.
Another thing you would want to look at is the intake side of the turbo, Check for dust in the tube and look at the wheel for wear on the edges. A small amount of oil in the tube is normal. If it has a large amount of oil or sludge in the bottom, you have problems with the engine. If the shaft of the wheel moves from side to side, the turbo is going. and would require time and money to repair or replace. Look at the air filter housing to make sure that it is completely intact.
And for the record, I have $500 that David could use.
Another thing you would want to look at is the intake side of the turbo, Check for dust in the tube and look at the wheel for wear on the edges. A small amount of oil in the tube is normal. If it has a large amount of oil or sludge in the bottom, you have problems with the engine. If the shaft of the wheel moves from side to side, the turbo is going. and would require time and money to repair or replace. Look at the air filter housing to make sure that it is completely intact.
And for the record, I have $500 that David could use.
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From: Palm Bay, Florida
Wilson, Hey Thanks for the additional info!! AND the offer of $500. for David!!
I'm going to start a new thread now strictly for looking for members that would like to help David to get back into anouther 7.3 SD PSD truck.
So, so far with MY $500., YOUR $500., and David's own $800, we're already at $1800. which is a pretty good start!! Thanks!! Rick
I'm going to start a new thread now strictly for looking for members that would like to help David to get back into anouther 7.3 SD PSD truck.
So, so far with MY $500., YOUR $500., and David's own $800, we're already at $1800. which is a pretty good start!! Thanks!! Rick
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Thanks again Rick, and you too Wilson...the meer prospect of this has me intrigued...it brought my wife to tears...even if this doesn't play out for me to get a truck, even the idea is about the biggest thing that i remember being positive especially in this day and age...my FTE family is the best...
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From: Rochdale MA
Wilson, Hey Thanks for the additional info!! AND the offer of $500. for David!!
I'm going to start a new thread now strictly for looking for members that would like to help David to get back into anouther 7.3 SD PSD truck.
So, so far with MY $500., YOUR $500., and David's own $800, we're already at $1800. which is a pretty good start!! Thanks!! Rick
I'm going to start a new thread now strictly for looking for members that would like to help David to get back into anouther 7.3 SD PSD truck.
So, so far with MY $500., YOUR $500., and David's own $800, we're already at $1800. which is a pretty good start!! Thanks!! Rick
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From: Easley, SC 29640
Hey Jim, i was waiting for you to post up on here...i'm looking through the threads to see if Rick added a thread, can't find one...this is such an awesome idea, and this just proves that this is truely a brotherhood and we are all family...be looking for my "Supporter" badge come payday...
