Timothy Maikshilo Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Here is my son's "97" F250 we picked up yesterday 7.3 with a 5 speed and he's pretty happyNow I get my truck back! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Nice! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Looks like a clean rig. How many miles.. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Nice! Thanks Rob Max is pretty excited and wants to get it reg. this week.Looks like a clean rig. How many miles..JT it has 188,000 miles but I've had two of these 7.3's and we have a few left at work and Max should get quite a bit more out of it. The gentleman we bought it from put a decent amount into brakes and glow plugs and the like. We jumped in it and headed home with the cruise set at 70 and no problems. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thanks Rob Max is pretty excited and wants to get it reg. this week.JT it has 188,000 miles but I've had two of these 7.3's and we have a few left at work and Max should get quite a bit more out of it. The gentleman we bought it from put a decent amount into brakes and glow plugs and the like. We jumped in it and headed home with the cruise set at 70 and no problems.Awesome! Looks like a clean rig, Dont see any noticeable rust issues! Good LuckTom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thanks Rob Max is pretty excited and wants to get it reg. this week.JT it has 188,000 miles but I've had two of these 7.3's and we have a few left at work and Max should get quite a bit more out of it. The gentleman we bought it from put a decent amount into brakes and glow plugs and the like. We jumped in it and headed home with the cruise set at 70 and no problems.My 99 f350 just turned 280k. Barely broken in. I just did glow plugs but still have to chase down an injector issue. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Good looking rig!Lots of people I know still wish they had their 7.3 Strokers. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 My 99 f350 just turned 280k. Barely broken in. I just did glow plugs but still have to chase down an injector issue.got 131k on mineTom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Looks good, Tim! I sold my last 7.3 with 350,000 on the clock and it's still hammering along. Can't beat 'em! Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 My '97 has 276,000 and all original. water pump starting to leak and needs block heater but other than that awesome. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I got you all beat. 700,000 on my first engine non turbo 7.3. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Other than the little steps under the doors....and the sun visor....and the clearance lights...and the tiny little street tires....and the bug deflector...and red interior...and the diesel under the hood....and the lack of any pinstriping or other decals.........it looks just like my '96. The mirrors are a little different, too... 1 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thanks everyone! We are pretty happy to have found this one. Looked at a 1996 the same day that did not have any rust but dinged up and didn't run very well. Could have bought it for 3500.00 but we waited to see this one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 yup,definately not a New York State rust bucket haha. our one plow truck at work is a 99 with a 7.3 and the speedometer quit 2 years ago so who knows how many it has now. new box side and tailgate and oil cooler , tranny cooler and power steerin cooler lines tho. if we didnt plow with it it would be nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 My 03 F250 7.3 has 33000 miles on it still smells new. Always inside a garage.Doug 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 rub it in. with the liquid battery acid they put on the roads here in New York in the winter, it makes you cringe to buy a new truck or vehicle for that matter and drive it in the winter. we had a tiny bit of snow last week, before that it rained and washed all the salt off the road. i think with the 1'' of snow they put more salt down than they used all winter. if people knew how to drive, they wouldnt have to have the roads BARE all winter long. plus i think the state likes to piss money away and waste salt and cuttin edges. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 rub it in. with the liquid battery acid they put on the roads here in New York in the winter, it makes you cringe to buy a new truck or vehicle for that matter and drive it in the winter. we had a tiny bit of snow last week, before that it rained and washed all the salt off the road. i think with the 1'' of snow they put more salt down than they used all winter. if people knew how to drive, they wouldnt have to have the roads BARE all winter long. plus i think the state likes to piss money away and waste salt and cuttin edges.I second that. I hate the brine/calcium mix. I always catch it when it is still wet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 CT usually only puts it on the bridges but when we only get a 1" or 2 of snow they pour the salt on the road Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Vermont has the "Pass at your own risk" rule and opens one lane on the interstate. Salt and gravel is the main menu.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30734-1997-f250/#findComment-176814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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