Daily Driver to Limited Use Pickup

[tlj87]

As the time draws nearer, I am considering storage options. Doing some research on Pole Barns, I am finding that condensation is an issue in many cases which may further cause the truck to deteriorate.

Questions:
Would siding the pole barn with wood (t1-11 or similar) and have soffit and ridge vents in the steel roof severely reduce condensation?
Building will not be heated, so insulation not required.
If no, would I be better off with a structure with a roof only?
Regardless of structure type, it will have a gravel floor.

Thanks again for you input.
PS - Update on truck - Would not start the other morning. Fuel pump in front tank went bad. Solution - flip switch to other tank! Don't have that option in the new trucks! Will be replacing the pump soon...

 

[buck12]

As the time draws nearer, I am considering storage options. Doing some research on Pole Barns, I am finding that condensation is an issue in many cases which may further cause the truck to deteriorate.

Questions:
Would siding the pole barn with wood (t1-11 or similar) and have soffit and ridge vents in the steel roof severely reduce condensation?
Building will not be heated, so insulation not required.
If no, would I be better off with a structure with a roof only?
Regardless of structure type, it will have a gravel floor.

Thanks again for you input.
PS - Update on truck - Would not start the other morning. Fuel pump in front tank went bad. Solution - flip switch to other tank! Don't have that option in the new trucks! Will be replacing the pump soon...

Fuel pumps were a weakness on the early to mid 90s F150s. I have 93 with a single tank (could not get dual tanks on a 4x4 with short bed because the transfer case interfered with the front tank location) and have replaced two fuel pumps. I have owned this truck since new and had very few problems but the fuel pump has definitely been its weakest point. The mechanic that I use said to replace with an OEM pump because an AZ or other cheap pumps were even worse.

 

[ecoslik]

I have a 1999 Tahoe that has been in limited use for the last 3-4 years. The first 18 months, I rarely touched it, and it did deteriorate (AC system and battery). I keep all fluids and gas full and use gas conditioner. In 3 years, I replaced the battery at least 4 times even though I tried to run it for 30 minutes once per week. Over time, even with new batteries, the truck ran limply and had trouble starting, much like a carb'd unit instead of the EFI that it is.

I bought a small solar battey charger that remains on my dash and plugged into the 12v outlet. I can not understate the difference this has made. :thumbsup: Literally, this truck has not started so well since new.

I bought a Sunforce product from Pep Boys like this one shown on the radio Shack website.

 

[Diamondpilot]

As the time draws nearer, I am considering storage options. Doing some research on Pole Barns, I am finding that condensation is an issue in many cases which may further cause the truck to deteriorate.

Questions:
Would siding the pole barn with wood (t1-11 or similar) and have soffit and ridge vents in the steel roof severely reduce condensation?
Building will not be heated, so insulation not required.
If no, would I be better off with a structure with a roof only?
Regardless of structure type, it will have a gravel floor.

Thanks again for you input.
PS - Update on truck - Would not start the other morning. Fuel pump in front tank went bad. Solution - flip switch to other tank! Don't have that option in the new trucks! Will be replacing the pump soon...

When I built my pole barn 10 years ago my wife did not like the look of metal. What we did was simply build a pole barn structure then side it with 1/2" osb. It then got vinyl siding and sofits, full gutters, and a 3 tab roof to match the house.

Back then the cost was about the same. Not sure now days.

Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

Fuel pumps were a weakness on the early to mid 90s F150s. I have 93 with a single tank (could not get dual tanks on a 4x4 with short bed because the transfer case interfered with the front tank location) and have replaced two fuel pumps. I have owned this truck since new and had very few problems but the fuel pump has definitely been its weakest point. The mechanic that I use said to replace with an OEM pump because an AZ or other cheap pumps were even worse.

2 pumps in a nearly 18 year old truck does not seem bad to me.

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

the hardest thing on a truck is it to set unused. I try to run my limited use truck to town and around at least once every 2 weeks to keep the batteries up, tires round and everything moving.

soundguy

 

[buck12]

2 pumps in a nearly 18 year old truck does not seem bad to me.

Chris

Still a great truck. Not a daily driver for the last year but makes a great hunting truck. Motor and transmission have never been touched and has original alternator. My mechanic did tell me the fuel pumps were problem on these trucks.

 

[zman007007]

Beautiful truck you have there. It is well worth taking care of. I have one question tho about one I have. Its a 1993 F150 extended cab. It has dual tanks. The front tank works fine, fuel gauge and all, but when I fill up the back tank, and switch to it, it pumps from it to the front tank. I mean it runs like that but you can watch the fuel gauge drop on it and the front tank gauge show its filling up. Is this normal? Sorry if I am imposing on the OP. thanks zman

 

[not2old]

Beautiful truck you have there. It is well worth taking care of. I have one question tho about one I have. Its a 1993 F150 extended cab. It has dual tanks. The front tank works fine, fuel gauge and all, but when I fill up the back tank, and switch to it, it pumps from it to the front tank. I mean it runs like that but you can watch the fuel gauge drop on it and the front tank gauge show its filling up. Is this normal? Sorry if I am imposing on the OP. thanks zman

There was a factory recall to install extra check valves on both tanks. As this is a serious safety issue, it should still be available.

 

[zman007007]

Thanks not2old, I will call Ford tomm. I checked online and you are definately right. Obviously the previous owners were never notified or didnt bother to get it fixed. Thanks again, I really appreciate it. zman :thumbsup: