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.
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
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.
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.
13 mpg on that 351, even with the 5 spd manual. I had a F-250 with a 460 and barely got 8 mpg. It was horrible to the point where I didn't even want to drive it and this was even with the cheap gas prices of the 90s.
@@Musictroper76 I'm looking for another one myself. Trying to find an extended cab 4x4 with manual transmission. I'll take either the 300-6 or a 351. Unfortunately the 351/5spd combo with a manual transmission is pretty rare.
@@shadygingergarage Do you remember the 300 I6 with 4 spd combo and manual looking hubs? Pair one of those with a short bed 4X4 with all of that torque and you have a good trail runner!
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?
im about to go look at one today its up for 7k looks mint 101kmiles 4x4 v8 on it hes willing to take $6500 for it but im not sure it's worth that much, it is 2024 now and inflation is crazy so idk if i should pick it up or not for that price🤔
@@shadygingergarage thank you it's just i see all these vids where they pick these trucks up for dirt cheap in similar condition or slightly worse and all i'm seeing is 5-7k for them, but true i'll keep my want emotions out of it and be more logical about it i just need a work truck 👌
@@jeyfro prices vary based on what part of the country you are in. I'm in the Midwest and 87-96 Ford's in ok condition go for $1500-$2500. But really nice ones are selling for $5000-$7500. Out east they bring around $10k.
@@shadygingergarage yeah i was thinking that, im in the west seems to be the main factor for the price difference thanks for the info and great vid very helpful on specific things to lookout for like the rust, dash lights, and bed mounts👌
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.
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.
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.
instead of a 98 thru 24, id take a 65 thru 95 xlt long bed 2 wheel drive 351w 5 speed.all the truck id ever need.for the price & trouble for a new one, you could build 2 or 3 older more reliable ones.
351 is OK 460 crazy horrible gas mileage 5.0 is junk two best motors in these by FAR the 7.3 powers powerstroke if you got a fat wallet and like expensive maintenance bills and the ol bulletproof 4.9L inline 6 those two motors took Ford trucks past 350 thousand miles more than any other Ford truck motor to date
@@MarylandStreetcarsandBikes I love the 300 and the 351. 302 belongs in cars. 460 is a great engine if paired to a 5 speed. But with a 4 speed or an automatic it's just a fuel guzzler.
I have a 92 Bronco 351W E4OD. It is the biggest piece of shit I have ever owned. It is awesome when it works right, but something always goes wrong with the stupid electronics. That POS transmission is tied into everything.
@@relevation0 4x4 trucks can have a pretty hard life. Good chance your truck may have been in some deep water. Or if you are in an area where they salt the roads it could be a corroded connection issue. I've been pretty lucky with the E4OD transmissions I've had. But I've heard plenty of horror stories too.
Just bought a 1996 super duty 460 auto dually bucket truck that sat for a few years. After an extensive, wash down six tires, front and rear breaks front and rear shocks, front rear brake lines, and hoses. Throw in one ecm. And the truck chassy It's nice at 12800 miles. Only thing left to do is diamond plate in the bed, hoses on the hydraulic system and extension cylinder in the boom. Bought for $4500. I do all my own work. These trucks in good working condition.Go for $10-15,000. I'm all in currently about $7,000. My biggest recommendation, if your computer hasn't been touched even if it's not giving you problems, get it fixed ASAP.
Sold my 2d rwd planning on buying another one same body style and motor as yours this weekend 🤞🏽 appreciate your video feel like this one staying in team the extended cab 4x4 and 5.8 should suffice for what I need and space I have in driveway
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
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 😂
@@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.
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.
I love that you're using Chevy floor mats...perfect for dirty boots. Nice review man!
As per Linkedin, Ray Bridges is still a service rep at Friendly Ford and has been in this position for 32 years.
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
You sound very similar like Nick offerman from parks n rec.
love the truck helpful vid thanks
Looking at picking one up in the next few months, very helpful video!
Thank you
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
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.
Just got one today and ur video was very useful
Just the video I was looking for. Very helpful
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!
The floor mats had me rolling. Nice truck
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
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.
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.
13 mpg on that 351, even with the 5 spd manual. I had a F-250 with a 460 and barely got 8 mpg. It was horrible to the point where I didn't even want to drive it and this was even with the cheap gas prices of the 90s.
Pushrod gasket pain in the a** 😢 4.9L , once you start digging you find everything it's need it , but very cool trucks becoming iconic and classic now
Red and white f250 with regular cab and 8 foot bed will always be the best looking truck. Stock height also.
I had a truck exactly like that. I sure wish I still had it, and yes the manual is the way to go!
@@Musictroper76 I'm looking for another one myself. Trying to find an extended cab 4x4 with manual transmission. I'll take either the 300-6 or a 351. Unfortunately the 351/5spd combo with a manual transmission is pretty rare.
@@shadygingergarage Do you remember the 300 I6 with 4 spd combo and manual looking hubs? Pair one of those with a short bed 4X4 with all of that torque and you have a good trail runner!
@@Musictroper76 indeed. I had that in a long bed about 7 years ago
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.
91 F250 extracab, 4x4 7.5 efi. Wouldn’t take Britney Spears for it❤️
i want this truck in black for my first truck once i turn 16 in a couple of months. they're so good
Is this Don from Meet the Millers? Nice video tho man
im about to go look at one today its up for 7k looks mint 101kmiles 4x4 v8 on it hes willing to take $6500 for it but im not sure it's worth that much, it is 2024 now and inflation is crazy so idk if i should pick it up or not for that price🤔
@@jeyfro just look it over thoroughly but be willing to walk away. Getting emotionally attached will just blind you to issues and cost you money.
@@shadygingergarage thank you it's just i see all these vids where they pick these trucks up for dirt cheap in similar condition or slightly worse and all i'm seeing is 5-7k for them, but true i'll keep my want emotions out of it and be more logical about it i just need a work truck 👌
@@jeyfro prices vary based on what part of the country you are in. I'm in the Midwest and 87-96 Ford's in ok condition go for $1500-$2500. But really nice ones are selling for $5000-$7500. Out east they bring around $10k.
@@shadygingergarage yeah i was thinking that, im in the west seems to be the main factor for the price difference thanks for the info and great vid very helpful on specific things to lookout for like the rust, dash lights, and bed mounts👌
@@jeyfro you're welcome
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
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.
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.
i think coolant temp guage is more accurate actually
instead of a 98 thru 24, id take a 65 thru 95 xlt long bed 2 wheel drive 351w 5 speed.all the truck id ever need.for the price & trouble for a new one, you could build 2 or 3 older more reliable ones.
@@timkis64 I'm looking at an 88 F150 this week. Regular cab long bed 2wd, 300-6/5spd
351 is OK 460 crazy horrible gas mileage 5.0 is junk two best motors in these by FAR the 7.3 powers powerstroke if you got a fat wallet and like expensive maintenance bills and the ol bulletproof 4.9L inline 6 those two motors took Ford trucks past 350 thousand miles more than any other Ford truck motor to date
@@MarylandStreetcarsandBikes I love the 300 and the 351. 302 belongs in cars. 460 is a great engine if paired to a 5 speed. But with a 4 speed or an automatic it's just a fuel guzzler.
I have a 92 Bronco 351W E4OD. It is the biggest piece of shit I have ever owned. It is awesome when it works right, but something always goes wrong with the stupid electronics. That POS transmission is tied into everything.
@@relevation0 4x4 trucks can have a pretty hard life. Good chance your truck may have been in some deep water. Or if you are in an area where they salt the roads it could be a corroded connection issue. I've been pretty lucky with the E4OD transmissions I've had. But I've heard plenty of horror stories too.
When they ask "what's the lowest you'll take for it?" I reply "what's the highest you'll pay?". The fools usually get the message. :)
Yep. I’m not bidding against myself. Make me an offer.
Just bought a 1996 super duty 460 auto dually bucket truck that sat for a few years. After an extensive, wash down six tires, front and rear breaks front and rear shocks, front rear brake lines, and hoses. Throw in one ecm.
And the truck chassy
It's nice at 12800 miles. Only thing left to do is diamond plate in the bed, hoses on the hydraulic system and extension cylinder in the boom.
Bought for $4500. I do all my own work. These trucks in good working condition.Go for $10-15,000. I'm all in currently about $7,000. My biggest recommendation, if your computer hasn't been touched even if it's not giving you problems, get it fixed ASAP.
😂 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.
Sold my 2d rwd planning on buying another one same body style and motor as yours this weekend 🤞🏽 appreciate your video feel like this one staying in team the extended cab 4x4 and 5.8 should suffice for what I need and space I have in driveway
One I’m looking at is same color blue as my old one and trim just your specs so appreciate insight bro
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
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)
Row sawnson
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 😂
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
25k for a truck bring that shit back!