Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2013 Picked up two trucks this week 2001 F350 Lariat super cab 7.3 mechanics body and a 1993 F250 7.3 turbo from Arizona Really like Fords with the 7.3's! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Me to but getting hard to find sitting still for very long down here especially with under 150 thousand on the clock.Nice find Tim.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-222647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I like the white one just would like something with the crew cab and a 5 or 6 speed. But I like my Cummins powered Dodge Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-222652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Me to but getting hard to find sitting still for very long down here especially with under 150 thousand on the clock.Nice find Tim.mikeThanks Mike bought the mechanic truck in an auction and the white 250 was on craigslist. Both have over 200,000 but still strong sounding.I like the white one just would like something with the crew cab and a 5 or 6 speed. But I like my Cummins powered DodgeThe white 250 has a 5 speed and it is the cleanest truck I've seen in Vermont for it's age. Yes, the cummins it very nice! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-222663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I have an 03 F250 with the 7.3 I bought new with only 36000 miles on it. Still smells new inside. Stays in the garage with the door closed. Doug 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-222664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Thanks Mike bought the mechanic truck in an auction and the white 250 was on craigslist. Both have over 200,000 but still strong sounding.The white 250 has a 5 speed and it is the cleanest truck I've seen in Vermont for it's age. Yes, the cummins it very nice!200.000 is just breaking in Tim. Got 700,000 out of my first motor. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-222670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I was talkin to my guy who cuts my neighbors lawn, he hauls cars with a 3 car trailer in the off season, he has an older Ford diesel with the 7.3 with over 400,000mi !! He was going to buy a new Ford diesel but when he went up to NY State to haul some cars to the Port of Baltimore he went with a guy with a newer Dodge 3500 dully and a guy with a new Ford 4500 .... The Ford didn't do to good!! His Ford with 400,000 plus mi out pulled him on the hills an both got better fuel mi and of course the Dodge did good with the CumminsBullhusk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-222691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 The white 250 has a 5 speed and it is the cleanest truck I've seen in Vermont for it's age.Being an Arizona vehicle likely NO RUST anywhere (not even bare surface rust). Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-222712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Being an Arizona vehicle likely NO RUST anywhere (not even bare surface rust).your right Ken! Beautiful condition! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-222779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I too like the 7.3,Tim.My little Binder (former U-Haul) has a 7.3 N/A in it. It gets a little use (firewood,scrap hauling,big parts hauling,etc.) per year.Not a powerhouse,but starts great in all kinds of weather.I think it'll be around for awhile! 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-222974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 I too like the 7.3,Tim.My little Binder (former U-Haul) has a 7.3 N/A in it. It gets a little use (firewood,scrap hauling,big parts hauling,etc.) per year.Not a powerhouse,but starts great in all kinds of weather.I think it'll be around for awhile!Nice truck and like how long the bed is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-223012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Its a 12 footer.Bought it as a cab & chassis.Shortened the wb by 4.5 feet (it had a 26' body on it prior to me buying it),lobbed off another 4' off the back and remounted the big step bumper that was on there when I got it. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-223177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 nice ride Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-223361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 nice rideThanks, I bet the trucks in Puerto Rico last forever! I have to take some pics of the inside of the white 250. It is pretty clean. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-223370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 thaths right partner you welcome Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-223374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Working on the 2001, got the stickers off and cleaned it up still need to take the rims off and polish themGot the white 1993 in the garage now going over it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-223828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I too like the 7.3,Tim.My little Binder (former U-Haul) has a 7.3 N/A in it. It gets a little use (firewood,scrap hauling,big parts hauling,etc.) per year.Not a powerhouse,but starts great in all kinds of weather.I think it'll be around for awhile!just spotted this,,,nice neat ride...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-223989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 just spotted this,,,nice neat ride...bobThanks Bob, auction truck so it has some issues but I will get it 100% Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-223990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Thanks Bob, auction truck so it has some issues but I will get it 100%UHaulit had a bunch of IH Diesels in their fleet for a LONG time. Occassionally you see one but I think most have been replaced with GMCs / Duramax. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-224022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 They were selling them off a few years back,when I bought mine.They got out of the diesel powered trucks because too many knuckleheads were putting GAS in 'em! Guess they couldn't read "DIESEL FUEL ONLY" that is on the truck in about 30 different places! They were trying to save the consumer some $$$ by going DIESEL.They kept puttin' gas in 'em, so they went back to gas and let the consumer spend more $$$ to move! 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-224047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Tim , what did u buy these trucks for? Do u do your own contracting business in winter? They look good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-224189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Tim , what did u buy these trucks for? Do u do your own contracting business in winter? They look good.The dually I've added to my "fleet" to keep all my farm tools in or as my wife calls it "my 4000 dollar tool box"! The white truck I'm selling, just put some good tires on it and a lube. This keeps me busy for the two months I'm off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-224399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Nice loves 7.3s Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-224464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Nice loves 7.3s2stack, there is a nice "94" dump in Cromwell for sale on craigslistwith a 7.3 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-224474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 or as my wife calls it "my 4000 dollar tool box"!Looks Good!Just remind your wife that both of you can drive around in your "toolbox". If you spent $4,000 on a Snap On box, you can't drive around. Looks to me like you found a bargain! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33985-ford-diesels/#findComment-224477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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