Could not recreate this F350 460 for the price...

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Could not recreate this F350 460 for the price...

Ford F834
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https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-350-4x4/6615225092.html

This truck is not inexpensive, but it’s a lot of truck for $7500.



SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2
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Gary Lewis
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That is a whole lot of truck for the money!  In many ways it is comparable to Big Blue, and I wouldn't part with him for anything near that little.

I think it is an original dual-battery setup or it wouldn't have the coolant recovery reservoir in the right location with the right bracket.  But, that looks like a Bricknose reservoir, not a Bullnose.  And he's rewired between the batteries with a massive cable across the top of the radiator support - unless that's for the winch, which it might be as there's a knife switch on that cable.

It has what looks to be a vacuum gauge under the dash.  And he's somehow gotten a radio of some kind, perhaps the Ham or CB, above the standard radio spot.  And air horns with a compressor mounted in the bed.  And, it has a tach.  And a matching bed topper.

Overall it is better shape than Big Blue, probably because it is a CA truck.  And, he has the sun shades that may have helped a bunch on the UV exposure to the interior.  If someone wants a truck like that then this one has to be a serious contender.  
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Ford F834
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The seller mentions that it has both CB and HAM radio... and that is a good observation regarding the dual batteries. He obviously put some money into it with the rear bumper, grille guard, winch, lights and camper shell. There are a lot of extras. Not all of it is stuff I would choose but it is a nice outfit and priced really well for its condition.  
SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2
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Gary Lewis
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I'm assuming that the CB is one of those radios and the HAM, probably 2 meter, is in the other.  You can see the two mikes hanging there.  And, it is possible that what I took to be a vacuum gauge is an SWR meter for either radio.

He bought it new and has all the documentation, including shop manuals, with it.  That truck would make a really good one for someone.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Oh, now that is nice, especially for $7500.
1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

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grumpin
   Very nice! Somebody will get a nice truck!
Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
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