Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted February 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2013 Bought this off a friend last night.1997 F350 Powerstroke/5 speed.Garaged since new(not driven in snow) with 96K miles!!!This truck looks like a 2012,could not believe my eyes when I looked at it.He got it last summer from the little old man who bought it new.The drivetrain and underside are just as clean as the body,not a ding or scratch anywhere. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hard to beat a 7.3! Nice find. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-167988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Beautiful, Really like that year and color. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-167990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks,can't wait to get it on the road!Didn't want to spend this much,but just about everything I looked at was rusted to death with 200-300K miles.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-167992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 nice looking ride Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-167995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Great truck! Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Cant beat a F350 with a 7.3L We have a '01 with 130,000 and a '97 with 276,000 and it runs just as good as the day we got it. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Nice truck! I had a '97 dually powerstroke with a 5 speed. It had well over 350K on it when I got rid of it last year and the farmer I sold it to is still running it everyday. I picked up this '95 flatbed at the auction when I bought the red and white F model the other day. Only 84k on it and I got it for $700. I couldn't believe it. I'm going to have to paint the top of the cab where the paint is peeling and put a set of valve cover gaskets and glow plugs in it, but other than that, I think it's going to be a good little work truck. 2 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 yup, cant beat a 7.3. our 99 F350 at work has about 250,000 on it, probably more since the speedometer has not worked in two years. put a new box side and tailgate and rockers on it, the frame and tranny is about shot but the engine runs like new. ona side not has the trusty junk 6.0 BACK to the dealer today after spendin $2100 on new injectors and plugs last week and $1400 on a new FICA module last year. did test drive a brand spankin new 6.7 liter lariat today that id like to talk the boss into buying. what a powerhouse. sweet truck to. they even offered to give use 15 grand for the junk 6.0 with 125,000 on it and a worn out v plow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have an 03 F250 I bought new with a 7.3. It only has 33.000 miles on it. It has been in an insulated garage all of its life.Doug 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Nice truck! I had a '97 dually powerstroke with a 5 speed. It had well over 350K on it when I got rid of it last year and the farmer I sold it to is still running it everyday. I picked up this '95 flatbed at the auction when I bought the red and white F model the other day. Only 84k on it and I got it for $700. I couldn't believe it. I'm going to have to paint the top of the cab where the paint is peeling and put a set of valve cover gaskets and glow plugs in it, but other than that, I think it's going to be a good little work truck. 001.JPG005.JPG006.JPG$700??? the bed is worth that,you done good,even if it is a Ford.Here's my new pickup,got it the 1st of the year. 2010 Dodge Big Horn,Cummins power,even has a engine brake.Had 107k on it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 There ya go Mike!!! Mopar!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 There ya go Mike!!! Mopar!!no Ford!!!!! The F-series is the most sold truck. 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 F series in upstate NY is nowhere near a solid truck after a few winters, along with the Dodge pickups they are rot wagons and Gm is in 3rd place. diesel powered ones will run forever but its hard to get your money out of them in this salty climate they way they waste, pour the salt on the roads. kinda makes you sad to work for years to pay a truck off only to have to buy another cause its rotted out. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 The metal is a lot thinner than a few years ago. First new 1 ton I bought was in "91" non turbo then "99" turbo. Then "04" with a V-10 and went back to diesel with a used 1995 Chevy 1 ton 6.5 my son drives.and my work truck, "04" 6 litre with almst 200,000 miles on it and 550 springs on the back. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-168380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyM Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I got a 85 non turbo'd 6.9 f350 4x4 dually and i love it. Its just one of many trucks i got but a fun playtoy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-170116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I got a 85 non turbo'd 6.9 f350 4x4 dually and i love it. Its just one of many trucks i got but a fun playtoy.6.9 is a good motor. The 7.3 is just the 6.9 bored out. That's why you have to be careful with cavitation with the 7.3's. Make sure you put the additive in the water. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-170118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 6.9 is a good motor. The 7.3 is just the 6.9 bored out. That's why you have to be careful with cavitation with the 7.3's. Make sure you put the additive in the water. Cheers, RobGood advice Rob, something I did not know. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-170132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Good advice Rob, something I did not know.Yea Tim a real problem with these motors. When International bored out the 6.9 it made everything thin. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30188-new-pickup/#findComment-170136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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