What do you drive for a truck?

[tacticalturnip]

Men are women, women are men, and if my wife's Kia identifies as a forklift so be it.

 

[sixdogs]

Here's some pics when I first looked at the truck. It's in a shop now having work done.
EDIT--The original owner's manuals and tire warranty booklet was in the glove box.

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The above are early posts of the '97 Ford SuperDuty 7.3 diesel I bought that should be out of the shop any day now. I feel like a schoolboy watching the clock before summer recess. Rear brakes and hoses, lines, exhaust, belts and batteries. Just a surge off the line but being fixed.

I've had limited time with the truck so far but let me say how thrilling a diesel pickup is. Especially pre-emission. I never hauled much so diesel P/U's escaped me. It should't have and if I could buy a new pre-emission RAM today, I would buy it.


If you own a diesel P/U, you understand, but if you never have`and stumble into a good one for sale, buy it. Spend $$ to make it first class and then have a blast. There are few things as thrilling as a diesel P/U in the summer. If you don't have one, ask others for a ride. Only family will let you drive so don't even ask. Oh, you can also haul most anything you want.

 

[tacticalturnip]

The above are early posts of the '97 Ford SuperDuty 7.3 diesel I bought that should be out of the shop any day now. I feel like a schoolboy watching the clock before summer recess. Rear brakes and hoses, lines, exhaust, belts and batteries. Just a surge off the line but being fixed.

I've had limited time with the truck so far but let me say how thrilling a diesel pickup is. Especially pre-emission. I never hauled much so diesel P/U's escaped me. It should't have and if I could buy a new pre-emission RAM today, I would buy it.


If you own a diesel P/U, you understand, but if you never have`and stumble into a good one for sale, buy it. Spend $$ to make it first class and then have a blast. There are few things as thrilling as a diesel P/U in the summer. If you don't have one, ask others for a ride. Only family will let you drive so don't even ask. Oh, you can also haul most anything you want.

You make me want to make financial decisions that will displease the wife; like buying a 20 year old diesel pickup.

It's awesome to see you so thrilled with the truck.

 

[Rebeldad1]

I have a 1999.5 Ford F350 4 door dually, 7.3 turbo diesel,bulletproof manual 6 speed transmission, Dana 80 axles with rear trac-lock. Bought it when it was only 2 years old. Havn't looked recently but its only got around 160,000 miles on it. Did most of the needed upgrades- 4" exhaust, lifted front end to level the truck, air bags and Class 5 tow hitch. chipped for towing and mileage. All Amsoil fluids. Running empty with a canopy on it at just under 70 it's best mileage was 19 mpg.

Family of 4 used it for many camping trips pulling a boat- 11.5' camper or 5th wheel.
Kids are gone, boat and campers are gone, both of us retired. Now the truck mostly sits. Maybe a run to fill the diesel tank, move the tractor or mini excavator to our property 10 miles away.
It's time to downsize a bit. I need a automatic (Knee issues coming up). Shorter (2 doors less) still diesel and still trac-lock to pull the excavator up the driveway.

Really hate to give up the truck and tough to find a replacement.

 

[sixdogs]

You make me want to make financial decisions that will displease the wife; like buying a 20 year old diesel pickup.

It's awesome to see you so thrilled with the truck.

Thank you; I am 100% thrilled.
I'll bet you make excellent financial decisions that benefit her greatly. Why would a truck decision be any different? My wife knows her refrigerator didn't just grow on tress--I made it happen.


Here's a secret with buying things not always feminine approved...make her a partner in the event. When I drag home stuff, and there have been many dozens of things, we might go out to dinner or do something special to celebrate. We might have "Truck Tuesday" every now and then with a great take-out lunch I pick up, a local made Amish cake and a gift card with a $50 or $100 bill tucked inside. See where I'm going with this?

I might send pics of the party atmosphere event to the daughters and then everyone has skin in the game. They eagerly await my next purchase.

 

[sixdogs]

I have a 1999.5 Ford F350 4 door dually, 7.3 turbo diesel,bulletproof manual 6 speed transmission, Dana 80 axles with rear trac-lock. Bought it when it was only 2 years old. Havn't looked recently but its only got around 160,000 miles on it. Did most of the needed upgrades- 4" exhaust, lifted front end to level the truck, air bags and Class 5 tow hitch. chipped for towing and mileage. All Amsoil fluids. Running empty with a canopy on it at just under 70 it's best mileage was 19 mpg.

Family of 4 used it for many camping trips pulling a boat- 11.5' camper or 5th wheel.
Kids are gone, boat and campers are gone, both of us retired. Now the truck mostly sits. Maybe a run to fill the diesel tank, move the tractor or mini excavator to our property 10 miles away.
It's time to downsize a bit. I need a automatic (Knee issues coming up). Shorter (2 doors less) still diesel and still trac-lock to pull the excavator up the driveway.

Really hate to give up the truck and tough to find a replacement.

It sounds wonderful. Any pictures of it?

 

[Keweenaw County Yooper]

Some pictures of my 1996 F350. It has about 18500 miles on it. I just bought a 2000 F350 dually in Arizona. It needed a paint job because of the Arizona sun and I am just getting it out of the shop.

 

[Keweenaw County Yooper]

Here is my 2000 F350. Still in the process of finishing it up.

 

[Hay Dude]

Those are nice trucks, LOVE the silver over blue paint scheme, but there is definitely a trade off with lets say a 5 year old diesel truck.

They have 1/2 the power, 1/2-2/3rd the tow ratings, 1/2 the creature comforts, and possibly more rust, BUT they are less than 1/2 the price

 

[Sprinkler Fitter]

Ditto here. Thank you for passing it on.

I could be mistaken (again), but until a year or so ago was under the impression that the package included lockers on both ends. I was thinking about upgrading strictly for that function, but found that is no longer the case.

I have had a few Z71 and none of them had any lockers, at least not switched lockers, I know my 2wd, non Z71, would lock the rear of I put it in low gear

 

[dieselscout80]

I have had a few Z71 and none of them had any lockers, at least not switched lockers, I know my 2wd, non Z71, would lock the rear of I put it in low gear

It all depends on the options ordered on the truck.

GM had the gov-loc for years it was kinda weak in the 10 bolt axle but in the 14 bolt it was pretty good.

 

[Hay Dude]

It all depends on the options ordered on the truck.

GM had the gov-loc for years it was kinda weak in the 10 bolt axle but in the 14 bolt it was pretty good.

Do you still have your diesel scout?

 

[dieselscout80]

Do you still have your diesel scout?

Yes

 

[deserteagle71]

They have 1/2 the power, 1/2-2/3rd the tow ratings, 1/2 the creature comforts, and possibly more rust, BUT they are less than 1/2 the price

That may all be true...but they have 10X the dependability.

Rust? What's that?

 

[Keweenaw County Yooper]

Those are nice trucks, LOVE the silver over blue paint scheme, but there is definitely a trade off with lets say a 5 year old diesel truck.

They have 1/2 the power, 1/2-2/3rd the tow ratings, 1/2 the creature comforts, and possibly more rust, BUT they are less than 1/2 the price

That may be true but they have 1and a 1/2 times the reliability and dependability as a newer diesel truck. What good is all that power, tow ratings and creature comforts sitting on the side of the road in limp mode or in the shop?

 

[Hay Dude]

That may be true but they have 1and a 1/2 times the reliability and dependability as a newer diesel truck. What good is all that power, tow ratings and creature comforts sitting on the side of the road in limp mode or in the shop?

Absolutely true.
However, older trucks are more worn out and prone to failure. Afterall, many many components found on a 2000 F-350 are very similar to a 2020 F-350

 

[Hay Dude]

That may all be true...but they have 10X the dependability.

Rust? What's that?

It’s a red byproduct accompanied with holes in your vehicle as a result of a whitish goop they spray on our roads if there’s any threat of freezing because people can’t drive anymore in snow, even with every vehicle being front/four wheel drive

 

[Rebeldad1]

It sounds wonderful. Any pictures of it?

Those are nice trucks, LOVE the silver over blue paint scheme, but there is definitely a trade off with lets say a 5 year old diesel truck.

They have 1/2 the power, 1/2-2/3rd the tow ratings, 1/2 the creature comforts, and possibly more rust, BUT they are less than 1/2 the price

you forgot twice as dependable...

power wise chipped the do well. I can easily tow 10-12,000 lbs and run down the freeway without feeling it behind. and you are right a little under powered going over the mountains.

 

[Hay Dude]

you forgot twice as dependable...

power wise chipped the do well. I can easily tow 10-12,000 lbs and run down the freeway without feeling it behind. and you are right a little under powered going over the mountains.

And then you destroy your transmission or clutch, which was not made to hold that additional power.
Trust me, I've got rodded earlier diesels. You have to be careful with them.
I'd much rather have a factory 350-400HP and a transmission designed to safely handle it

 

[WoodChuckDad]

2004 Dodge Ram1500 Hemi V8 with 280k. Starting to get quirky. The sides are rusted thru over the back wheels.
Use it to pull 16 foot landscape trailer, haul farm stuff. Will be getting a livestock trailer soon. As long as it stays reliable I will keep running it. Hoping for two more years.