Old body style crew cab trucks

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Also common up through 04. Ask me how my wallet knows this....

The fuel lines on the newer diesels rust out bad. 04+

 

[tetter]

Why all the love for a driver's side airbag? I have been driving a OSB Powerstroke all day today, the airbag is the least of my concerns.

Again if you are serious there are a ton of rust free clean OBS Ford's down here in central Florida.

I've seen too many people get busted up in car crashes I guess. Airbags save some people I think. It looks like Chevy had driver and passenger airbags in half tons starting in '97, and 3/4 ton suburbans. Right now I'm looking for a crew cab half ton, or a 3/4 ton or one ton that somehow got the airbags. I would definitely be open to getting something from Florida. It would be worth shipping or a trip to get one from the south.

 

[tetter]

Also common up through 04. Ask me how my wallet knows this....

The fuel lines on the newer diesels rust out bad. 04+

More and more evidence that I should be looking in the south or west for an older vehicle. I fear rust.

 

[LEaSH]

Even the old 70's pickups look great with sun faded patina but no real rust.

Arizona has lots of neat oldies for sale. I'd be afraid to drive them here all winter.

 

[tetter]

Even the old 70's pickups look great with sun faded patina but no real rust.

Arizona has lots of neat oldies for sale. I'd be afraid to drive them here all winter.

Arizona is pretty far but I did look at some ads out that way. I know they have some nice older vehicles.

 

[alabasterjar]

I'll watch out for front ends. What's TTB?

TTB = twin traction beam. Good discussion here: F250 TTB Axle - Diesel Forum - TheDieselStop.com

I had an F250 extended cab with TTB front end, set up with a v-plow & spent a fortune on ball joints. Loved the truck otherwise, but it was mean on the wallet.

 

[tetter]

This.https://nashville.craigslist.org/se...0&nearbyArea=231&nearbyArea=377&auto_make_mod . I think you are looking for a needle in a haystack sorry to say.I go South,take a little vacation and bring something home every 2-3 years.Would a Bronco,Tahoe,Yukon or a Sequoia work if you had a trailer which can haul a piece of 4x8 plywood?They are plentiful here, reasonably priced and if local they are probably rust free.If you step up a few years a 4 door truck can be found here clean.Good luck on your hunt.

I’m really only looking for a truck this time around. I already have this Grand Wagoneer and I want something more practical for light hauling and frequent driving. Putting a little lift on it now.
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[tetter]

That truck in your signature line, Glockman! That's the style I like.

 

[churchmouse]

That truck in your signature line, Glockman! That's the style I like.

I think "G" mans rig is a mid 90's possibly a 97. If I am not correct I am darn close. Having stood by it numerous times.

 

[femurphy77]

Wish you luck in your search. Finding something from that time period in really good shape with acceptable miles on it will be tough.

Tough translates to "expensive".

I'm currently bored with my "fleet"and have been doing some tire kicking. One of the replacements I've considered is a mid 90s Bronco, 10k for a clean low mileage version optioned like I'd want.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

That truck in your signature line, Glockman! That's the style I like.

It is a '96 extended cab long bed, 4wd. I've had it for about 8 years. 185k on the clock. It pulls my 28' travel trailer well, but is right at the max payload. It has the F44 HD chassis which means bigger brakes, heavy chassis, and more springs than a standard 1/2 ton.

 

[tetter]

It is a '96 extended cab long bed, 4wd. I've had it for about 8 years. 185k on the clock. It pulls my 28' travel trailer well, but is right at the max payload. It has the F44 HD chassis which means bigger brakes, heavy chassis, and more springs than a standard 1/2 ton.

I like it! Thanks for posting the picture!

Tough translates to "expensive".

I'm currently bored with my "fleet"and have been doing some tire kicking. One of the replacements I've considered is a mid 90s Bronco, 10k for a clean low mileage version optioned like I'd want.

Ha yes those things are expensive. And if they aren't they probably need some shop time until they are. But remember... they're expensive because they're worth it!

 

[tetter]

If I have time, I will base in Nashville.If you are being specific,you will have to go wherever the truck is.If you are not in a hurry,keep watching and act fast.I usually get 3 or 4 lined up and that gives me a couple to fall back on.If you ever do it,pm me and I will give you some pointers.

I've been looking. Any chance you would haul one back for me if I find one in TN or GA or FL?

 

[femurphy77]

Don't know why I didn't think of this before and you may already know about it but check out searchtempest.com . It's a website that you can set up to search every craigslist within a radius of a specific zip code when you're searching over a large geographical area. It's a helluva lot easier to use than searching each individual craigslist location.

 

[Bosshoss]

Rustfree Classic 4x4 & 2 & 4 wheel drive Truck s, K5 Blazer s, Bronco s & Suburban s - rust free western Califronia Ford, Chevrolet, Chevy, & GMC 4x4's 4wd 2wd

 

[femurphy77]

Excellent site!! Bookmarked for future use; they have a 90 suburban on there that is awfully tempting!!

 

[Reverend Dreed]

I recently purchased a 2015 ram 2500, 4 door long bed with the big Cummins diesel and 4x4. I know it is not what you are looking for but it works well for us.

 

[KJQ6945]

97 F350, and they don't have airbags.

 

[SMiller]

97 F350, and they don't have airbags.

That's a real truck!

Our '97 OBS Powerstroke 5-speed 4.10's

 

[cmann250]

97 F350, and they don't have airbags.

Very clean truck! I thought they had a drivers side air bag. I know I was sweating bullets when I took apart the steering column on a 97 250.


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