Bought a maintenance neglected 1991 F150 2wd 4.9liter last year for $850. It had what I thought was a manifold gasket leak, but turned out to have hairline cracks in the head and a pinhole in the block. $4800 for a remanufactured long block installed. I calculated how much I'm in all together this morning, $9600 for a straight non-rust rotted truck. My intention is to keep and use the truck, so now I know what I've got because I've put it all in.
thats how ya do it im picking my 1992 f 250 exstended cab 2nd week of jannuary 123,000 miles on it ac cold inside is clean as when she was new 10k ill be pulling my 1977 f 150 super cab th-cam.com/video/QjMBOo-XAZo/w-d-xo.html to the ford meets with the 1992 ford greeting from TX
@@danbolton3180 WOW, sorry this took a year. I guess I never got notified of your second message. I think what happened is I replied to a comment on another video under your message by mistake and took it down. Anyway, yeah, that's a ton to have in a truck but you are right. It's sometimes better to know what you have. I'm struggling with that premise on a couple of my vehicles right now, lol. TH-cam is a constant struggle of Content versus Value. It's easy to throw junk together for clicks but I want to build better vehicles so I have better vehicles and maybe the viewer learns along the way. Vice Grip and Junkyard Digs both know what they are doing but in the end you end up with dozens of vehicles that are slightly better than they were before getting pulled out of a field.
I sold this 95 after 3 years of ownership. The guy I sold it to took excellent care of it but he sold it just a couple weeks ago. I've been looking for another one but no luck so far. My current truck is a 99 (OBS) Chevy Suburban, 3/4 ton 4wd.
Man I just bought a 1994 Ford F150 and I honestly really like driving it. It's not bad. Everything works fine. It only has 102,000 miles on it. So it was hard not to wanna buy it. The only thing not so good about it is the gas mileage. It's pretty dang bad. Yeah you do get 2 gas tanks so you get more to go along. But man that needle goes fast. But it's an experience to drive. It was sorta on my bucket list to own and drive one. If I can get used to the gas milage. Otherwise it's a pretty great truck.
Most trucks are pretty hard on fuel, especially 4x4s. But what they are capable of makes the trade off worth it. My 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban is hard on fuel but has seating for 7 and pulls a trailer.
Amen to the standard transmission. I have a 1990 F150, inline 6 cylinder automatic transmission. I wished mine was older so it would have a carburetor and I prefer a standard transmission. Fuel injection, computer, serpentine belt, and and sensors I can do without.
I'm 15 and looking at a 1994 f150 XL 4x4 5 speed inline 6/ 4.9 203k miles decent shape a few chips in paint a few small dints but I just want a truck that's 4x4 and i don't mind scratching it. My dad has a 97 f250 diesel 7.3 with 5 speed and 130k miles and I have a 93 f150 2wd with 63k miles with the 5.0. Thanks for the video I knew a few places to check but this added to my arsenal. Thank you. And the only thing I don't like about the 4.9 is thee sound can't beat the rumble of a V8.
Yes but Ford's 4.9 sounds SO MUCH BETTER than GMs 4.3 and is also much tougher. As for price, $3500-$4000 is the going rate in my area, yours may be different. Of course get the truck as cheap as you can keeping in mind there are always unforseen issues with older vehicles.
@@shadygingergarage yep my dad is also looking it over and thank you for the information. I'll try to get it cheapas I can of course. The guy has no attachment to it and he just bought it from a friend that needed money. It's very clean as far as dirt and grime and everything only one visible rust place and it's in the bottom rear corner of the inside door "jam" on driver side but it's about what I'm looking for in a hunting/fishing/ work truck. Thank you Sir.
@@shadygingergarage well.....the truck sold before I got there .......but I found a 89 f250 diesel that will probably suit my needs better..wish me luck
Also the truck I'm looking at is 4000 obo I think he will take less I was thinking 3500-3700 let me know what you think. And it has the original window sticker and all papers. Decent shape and all the stuff works ok not the best but ok.
They're going for about $8k-$20k for the 4x4 models in my area (southern california) . I found a decent shape 95 for $8K (he dropped it down from 12k in the ad) i'm not sure if its even worth $8k by looking at prices from 1-2 years ago. I might just consider a 10th gen 4x4 with less miles, they're going for 4k-6k for the 4x4 models since they're not desirable due to the looks.
just two cents, if the front leaf spring bracket is that difficult to replace, why would you not get access to it, wire brush and wire wheel it clean and put a stop rust product on it to prevent it from continuing to degrade?
I’m looking at a 7 grand 97 7.3 300 thousand miles, if I drive it a bit down the road to feel the transmission out how do I trust it won’t konk out 5 days later? Is it possible to feel fine and 5 days later die? Or will you be able to feel it’s only got 5 days left
Pay close attention to how it shifts. If it shifts too hard or thuds into gears when it shifts, it's got a problem. Also, if it slips between gears, it's got a problem. Slipping usually sounds like the engine is suddenly climbing rpm for too long without gaining forward momentum. Also, a transmission slip can present as a "hunting" behavior. This is where the transmission seems to be hunting for an upshift or a downshift. Of course, being an old truck, there are no guarantees. It could run perfect on the test drive and then completely shut the bed a week later. This happened to me on not one, but two Ford Tauruses, a year apart from each other. Had both cars at the same time. Blue one shit the bed a week after purchase without warning. I sold my F250 to fix it. Then, six months later my green Taurus did the same thing after 18 months of ownership. I promptly sold the green one. Then, 5 months later the blue Taurus threw a transmission code. I threw in the towel and sold it as well.
It's already gone. Sold it for $1800 and the buyer has already relisted it for $4500!! He hasn't fixed anything. Still has a broken door cable and rotted spring hangers among many other issues. I think he's been hanging out with them Meth Monkeys.
I've been looking at a 1990 Dodge W250. I know, a Dodge, lol. It's a TBI 360/4spd, 3/4 ton 4x4 with zero rust and a new computer. I'd have to trade my F150 to get it tho and I'm not sure I want a Dodge that bad. I'm priced clean out of the Chevys tho.
@@shadygingergarage ahh, nothing wrong with the dodge, i like them. Man ive just been working at my job and haven't done anything with the cars but i should be getting my licence back real soon
@@danielpadgett2831 you're welcome. I've got a couple more like these I plan on doing. If I can find good examples I can do several of these style videos.
This video didn't age well with respect to people losing their minds over F250+7.3IDIs, regularly see them listed above $20k, guy down here thinks it's worth $69k and he's doing us a deal 😂
Never thought I would need to hear a truck review by Ron Swanson, great review and great video
Bought a maintenance neglected 1991 F150 2wd 4.9liter last year for $850. It had what I thought was a manifold gasket leak, but turned out to have hairline cracks in the head and a pinhole in the block. $4800 for a remanufactured long block installed. I calculated how much I'm in all together this morning, $9600 for a straight non-rust rotted truck. My intention is to keep and use the truck, so now I know what I've got because I've put it all in.
thats how ya do it im picking my 1992 f 250 exstended cab 2nd week of jannuary 123,000 miles on it ac cold inside is clean as when she was new 10k ill be pulling my 1977 f 150 super cab th-cam.com/video/QjMBOo-XAZo/w-d-xo.html to the ford meets with the 1992 ford greeting from TX
Couldn't read your reply. It's just not there.
You git an engine that will outlive you
@@danbolton3180 WOW, sorry this took a year. I guess I never got notified of your second message. I think what happened is I replied to a comment on another video under your message by mistake and took it down. Anyway, yeah, that's a ton to have in a truck but you are right. It's sometimes better to know what you have. I'm struggling with that premise on a couple of my vehicles right now, lol. TH-cam is a constant struggle of Content versus Value. It's easy to throw junk together for clicks but I want to build better vehicles so I have better vehicles and maybe the viewer learns along the way. Vice Grip and Junkyard Digs both know what they are doing but in the end you end up with dozens of vehicles that are slightly better than they were before getting pulled out of a field.
The floor mats had me rolling. Nice truck
As per Linkedin, Ray Bridges is still a service rep at Friendly Ford and has been in this position for 32 years.
You sound very similar like Nick offerman from parks n rec.
love the truck helpful vid thanks
Just got one today and ur video was very useful
Looking at picking one up in the next few months, very helpful video!
Thank you
I’ve tried to align those fenders they suck and when they align with the door the hood gap is off. You could spend all day trying to fix the gap
I like your truck! I have 95 4x4 5.0 manual and I put new motor and transmission and rebuilt front end and installed a new redhead steering gear box.
I sold this 95 after 3 years of ownership. The guy I sold it to took excellent care of it but he sold it just a couple weeks ago. I've been looking for another one but no luck so far. My current truck is a 99 (OBS) Chevy Suburban, 3/4 ton 4wd.
Thanks for the info, nice truck. Has anyone ever said you sound like "Ron Swanson" Parks & Rec. lol
Thank you, and no they haven't, lol. I actually just traded this Ford for another truck. Video coming hopefully soon.
I thought the same thing!
Man I just bought a 1994 Ford F150 and I honestly really like driving it. It's not bad. Everything works fine. It only has 102,000 miles on it. So it was hard not to wanna buy it. The only thing not so good about it is the gas mileage. It's pretty dang bad. Yeah you do get 2 gas tanks so you get more to go along. But man that needle goes fast. But it's an experience to drive. It was sorta on my bucket list to own and drive one. If I can get used to the gas milage. Otherwise it's a pretty great truck.
Most trucks are pretty hard on fuel, especially 4x4s. But what they are capable of makes the trade off worth it. My 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban is hard on fuel but has seating for 7 and pulls a trailer.
Amen to the standard transmission. I have a 1990 F150, inline 6 cylinder automatic transmission. I wished mine was older so it would have a carburetor and I prefer a standard transmission. Fuel injection, computer, serpentine belt, and and sensors I can do without.
I actually just picked up another OBS Ford and may grab yet another this weekend. One with 351/auto and the other is a 300-6/5spd short bed
91 F250 extracab, 4x4 7.5 efi. Wouldn’t take Britney Spears for it❤️
I'm 15 and looking at a 1994 f150 XL 4x4 5 speed inline 6/ 4.9 203k miles decent shape a few chips in paint a few small dints but I just want a truck that's 4x4 and i don't mind scratching it. My dad has a 97 f250 diesel 7.3 with 5 speed and 130k miles and I have a 93 f150 2wd with 63k miles with the 5.0. Thanks for the video I knew a few places to check but this added to my arsenal. Thank you. And the only thing I don't like about the 4.9 is thee sound can't beat the rumble of a V8.
Yes but Ford's 4.9 sounds SO MUCH BETTER than GMs 4.3 and is also much tougher. As for price, $3500-$4000 is the going rate in my area, yours may be different. Of course get the truck as cheap as you can keeping in mind there are always unforseen issues with older vehicles.
@@shadygingergarage yep my dad is also looking it over and thank you for the information. I'll try to get it cheapas I can of course. The guy has no attachment to it and he just bought it from a friend that needed money. It's very clean as far as dirt and grime and everything only one visible rust place and it's in the bottom rear corner of the inside door "jam" on driver side but it's about what I'm looking for in a hunting/fishing/ work truck. Thank you Sir.
@@tndeerhunter8216 you're welcome. Good luck and happy hunting!
@@shadygingergarage well.....the truck sold before I got there .......but I found a 89 f250 diesel that will probably suit my needs better..wish me luck
Also the truck I'm looking at is 4000 obo I think he will take less I was thinking 3500-3700 let me know what you think. And it has the original window sticker and all papers. Decent shape and all the stuff works ok not the best but ok.
Is this Don from Meet the Millers? Nice video tho man
i think coolant temp guage is more accurate actually
They're going for about $8k-$20k for the 4x4 models in my area (southern california) . I found a decent shape 95 for $8K (he dropped it down from 12k in the ad) i'm not sure if its even worth $8k by looking at prices from 1-2 years ago. I might just consider a 10th gen 4x4 with less miles, they're going for 4k-6k for the 4x4 models since they're not desirable due to the looks.
just two cents, if the front leaf spring bracket is that difficult to replace, why would you not get access to it, wire brush and wire wheel it clean and put a stop rust product on it to prevent it from continuing to degrade?
They weren't as bad as I thought. I did include new ones when I sold the truck.
I’m looking at a 7 grand 97 7.3 300 thousand miles, if I drive it a bit down the road to feel the transmission out how do I trust it won’t konk out 5 days later? Is it possible to feel fine and 5 days later die? Or will you be able to feel it’s only got 5 days left
Pay close attention to how it shifts. If it shifts too hard or thuds into gears when it shifts, it's got a problem. Also, if it slips between gears, it's got a problem. Slipping usually sounds like the engine is suddenly climbing rpm for too long without gaining forward momentum. Also, a transmission slip can present as a "hunting" behavior. This is where the transmission seems to be hunting for an upshift or a downshift. Of course, being an old truck, there are no guarantees. It could run perfect on the test drive and then completely shut the bed a week later. This happened to me on not one, but two Ford Tauruses, a year apart from each other. Had both cars at the same time. Blue one shit the bed a week after purchase without warning. I sold my F250 to fix it. Then, six months later my green Taurus did the same thing after 18 months of ownership. I promptly sold the green one. Then, 5 months later the blue Taurus threw a transmission code. I threw in the towel and sold it as well.
LOOK AT PHOTOS OF WHAT YOU LOOKED LIKE 20 YEARS AGO(IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW CAR THESE ARE NOT MADE ANY LONGER)
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Hey ummm... whats your bottom dollar for it?
It's already gone. Sold it for $1800 and the buyer has already relisted it for $4500!! He hasn't fixed anything. Still has a broken door cable and rotted spring hangers among many other issues. I think he's been hanging out with them Meth Monkeys.
@@shadygingergarage it's me... I'm the meth monkey
How much are you asking for your truck?
@@guerro327 it's long gone
@@shadygingergarage Ok, let me know when you get anothern. thx
😂 what’s wrong with asking your bottom dollar? In my past I have known for sure I was going to buy and didn’t want waste both our time
You can ask but some sellers will kill a deal on that, lol.
No, no i really dont want to buy a Ford truck lol. Whats up man.
Lol. Nothing much. Just paying bills and surfing marketplace with no budget.
@@shadygingergarage sounds about accurate.
I've been looking at a 1990 Dodge W250. I know, a Dodge, lol. It's a TBI 360/4spd, 3/4 ton 4x4 with zero rust and a new computer. I'd have to trade my F150 to get it tho and I'm not sure I want a Dodge that bad. I'm priced clean out of the Chevys tho.
@@UsefulEntertainment what are you doing these days?
@@shadygingergarage ahh, nothing wrong with the dodge, i like them. Man ive just been working at my job and haven't done anything with the cars but i should be getting my licence back real soon
95 is obd 1 96 after is obd 2
Yes. I missed a few other points too but it's a good general information video. Feel free to add information in the comments as it can be helpful.
@@shadygingergarage it was def a very helpful video thank you for taking time to share with it with us
@@danielpadgett2831 you're welcome. I've got a couple more like these I plan on doing. If I can find good examples I can do several of these style videos.
@@shadygingergarage I'll be looking for them
This video didn't age well with respect to people losing their minds over F250+7.3IDIs, regularly see them listed above $20k, guy down here thinks it's worth $69k and he's doing us a deal 😂