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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 12:14 PM
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Default 1984 F250 7.3l non turbo..1st time buyer

I've got an uncle thats selling a 1984 Ford f250 7.3l non turbo w/ 64k original miles...my question is this a good truck for the price? he's selling it for 5k...whats normal goes wrong with these 7.3 non turbos? Anything i need to look for before purchasing? He bought it off an old farmer who only drove it on his land...Just need advice...is it a fair price and a good ol truck..thanks

 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 01:14 PM
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I posted a thread entitled "before buying an idi , please read" read it and you will know EVERYTHING to look for
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 02:43 PM
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If it's a 7.3 it's not stock. My bet is on it being a 6.9. Is it 2wd or 4x4? And what condition is the body in, where are you located? You're leaving alot of questions unanswered.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 03:10 PM
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its a 4x4 and the body is in excellent shape. no rust or dents...interiors spotless with just a crack in the dash...and he's said its a 7.3 so how would i be able to check for sure what it is? btw I'm in northeast KS...
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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on the passenger side valve cover will be engine displacement and other info. If it is not worn out or painted over.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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Check under the engine for leaks
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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Seems like a lot for a na 7.3 that's mostly stock Even here in cali where everything is overpriced
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ben774
Seems like a lot for a na 7.3 that's mostly stock Even here in cali where everything is overpriced
Yes, the most expensive one I've seen out here is a cclb f350 with 90k on it, pristine condition for 3,500
 
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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I bought mine for 5K and its sweet too .... its worth it ... ran the **** out of it for 5 yrs and now after 30 years she needs work ..
 
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4manonbroke
I bought mine for 5K and its sweet too .... its worth it ... ran the **** out of it for 5 yrs and now after 30 years she needs work ..
Doesn't she only need work cause you went for an overhaul :P
 
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