Thoughts on 02 F450 dump

[Joel/ak]

id also look at what smaller usable 20 yr old dump trucks are going for around you Is it located around sw Michigan? if you pass on it pm me lol.

No crap.if local, I'd be interested

 

[jjeff]

Wonder how far you'd get with them if they failed you for exhaust gasses entering cab and you told them it's fixed by rolling down the windows when operating. Lol

 

[AWSubie]

If you have continued use for it on the property, I think this is a great deal.

Even if u couldn’t get it to pass PA inspection you could have material delivered and then load it into the bed for distribution around the property.

 

[Hay Dude]

In PA it depends on where you go for inspection. Some more strict than others. Rocker rust generally not a problem as long as it doesn’t allow outside air in cab. Holes in floor are a different story.

 

[Hay Dude]

As it stands now, that would be a “farm truck” if holes in cab. If the OP owns a farm (just an assumption because of acres) he could tag it as a farm truck and no PA inspection is required. This does not resolve the safety issue of exhaust in cab

 

[jjeff]

As it stands now, that would be a “farm truck” if holes in cab. If the OP owns a farm (just an assumption because of acres) he could tag it as a farm truck and no PA inspection is required. This does not resolve the safety issue of exhaust in cab

Old timers are rolling in there graves, Previous generations drove vehicles with rusted out floor boards and exhaust leaks before. Before the 70s and 80s used leaded gas. For occasionally using it short distances imo I see no adverse effects of driving it with the windows rolled down. Lol, or use 1/8 inch pieces of plywood with self tappers and sealant on edges around the holes if your not comfortable fabbing, welding or pulling the bench seat, floor liner, and interior apart to put in new floor pans. Whatever you choose to do don't take my backwoods shade tree mechanic fixes, opinions seriously.

 

[kf4uda]

If I could get that truck for $2-4K I believe I would do so. You could probably put another $5k in repairs and still sell for a profit.

 

[tlj87]

As it stands now, that would be a “farm truck” if holes in cab. If the OP owns a farm (just an assumption because of acres) he could tag it as a farm truck and no PA inspection is required. This does not resolve the safety issue of exhaust in cab

I looked into farm tags but wouldn’t be able to get them because I’m not a “farm”. So annual registration will be a larger cost than insurance.

 

[tlj87]

For occasionally using it short distances imo I see no adverse effects of driving it with the windows rolled down. Lol, or use 1/8 inch pieces of plywood with self tappers and sealant on edges around the holes if your not comfortable fabbing, welding or pulling the bench seat, floor liner, and interior apart to put in new floor pans. Whatever you choose to do don't take my backwoods shade tree mechanic fixes, opinions seriously.

Because this wouldn’t be a daily driver, I think it would be an interesting project to practice my welding and painting skills on. We have a big house remodel/addition project going on and I’d like have the truck just to use this summer when we’ll be ready to do the landscaping, retaining wall and driveway work, hopefully with some minimal patching to get it to pass inspection for one more year and then do it more right next winter.

Hoping to take it to an independent mechanic for a mechanical opinion this week before making an offer on the truck…

 

[jjeff]

I can tell you from experience a small semi reliable and somewhat safe dump truck is invaluable and was a money saving asset when building a home or cabin.

 

[fruitcakesa]

I see it has had a plow on it, What is the front end parts looking/feeling like.
I see a lot of rusty trucks in Vermont that have plowed and sanded and by and large they have more ongoing work than I would want to do at any price.
This is coming from a long time plow truck owner who now uses a tractor for that job.

 

[tlj87]

I see it has had a plow on it, What is the front end parts looking/feeling like.
I see a lot of rusty trucks in Vermont that have plowed and sanded and by and large they have more ongoing work than I would want to do at any price.
This is coming from a long time plow truck owner who now uses a tractor for that job.

I will learn more about the front end when I drive it to my mechanic, and have the mechanic look at it, hopefully this week.

The only thing I can say it has going for it in terms of the front end, at this point, is low mileage.

 

[sandman2234]

I would love to come across a dually truck with 4x4 from that era! I have a two wheel drive that I would love to change over to 4x4 so the shape of the donor body is of no issue to me, plus mine is also a 6 speed. I have a divorced transfer case I could use, but if I find an F350 like that, I won't have to figure out the missing parts! An F450 would work, I didn't want to have to change out my rear axle to match the front.
David from jax

 

[jjeff]

Imo The fact it's an f450 w 4wd is an added bonus even if it adds extra repair , maintenance costs. There were a few times I wish my rwd 3500 had 4x4, and a low range mine was also used for plowing and salting as plow and salt controls were just left mounted in it, I wouldn't be that apprehensive if it was me.

 

[sandman2234]

Imo The fact it's an f450 w 4wd is an added bonus even if it adds extra repair , maintenance costs. There were a few times I wish my rwd 3500 had 4x4, and a low range mine was also used for plowing and salting as plow and salt controls were just left mounted in it, I wouldn't be that apprehensive if it was me.

If a low range is needed, a divorced transfer case added to a two wheel drive truck should give you that. My F350 in reverse is a little bit fast, and I have considered putting the transfer case in just to be able to go to Reverse in low range when backing a loaded trailer in a tight area.
David from jax

 

[Rustyiron]

Sounds like a sweet truck, Curious is it the 7.3, power stroke, the v10, or V8 triton, manual or automatic, 4wd or rwd?

7.3, manual, 4wd, 84"ca and air

 

[jjeff]

If a low range is needed, a divorced transfer case added to a two wheel drive truck should give you that. My F350 in reverse is a little bit fast, and I have considered putting the transfer case in just to be able to go to Reverse in low range when backing a loaded trailer in a tight area.
David from jax

Makes sense thanks I learned something new, truck is long gone however if I ever find another underpowered 2wd dump truck I'll keep that option in mind.

 

[fruitcakesa]

I will learn more about the front end when I drive it to my mechanic, and have the mechanic look at it, hopefully this week.

The only thing I can say it has going for it in terms of the front end, at this point, is low mileage.

I also have found most plow trucks tend to be low mileage for whatever reason.

 

[Hay Dude]

I looked into farm tags but wouldn’t be able to get them because I’m not a “farm”. So annual registration will be a larger cost than insurance.

What are you waiting for? Become a farm.

 

[tlj87]

What are you waiting for? Become a farm.

I’d be interested in anyone from PA on here that has gone through the farm tag process. I looked at the registration form but you need an EIN and to provide tax information (show income) on your farm. While we have a garden, orchard, timber, etc., we don’t generate annual income on our property.

Also, if I hauled a load of something for a neighbor or relative, technically I’d be in violation of motor vehicle code.