Posted: 1/27/2013 8:23:06 PM EDT
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Finally got the BOV I've been wanting for a long time. It's not exactly the features I wanted, but I couldn't turn the price down.
1990 Ford F350 Crew Cab 460cid V8 E4OD overdrive auto BW1356 T-case D60 front 10.25 rear Axle ratio is 3.55:1 not ideal at all, but we'll make due. The body is really clean. No dents, no rust, no rotted corners or rockers. 187k on the clock. It's got a Warn Enforcer winch bumper, but that goes to my buddy as a finder's fee. I've got a Warn Classic winch bumper to replace it with. I intend to strip it of all chrome and trim, paint it black (or maybe a subdued tan or green?) then work on the interior. Will add a 4" lift, and probably 35's. Long term goals will include 6BT/ZF5 swap. Still trying to decide whether to find a steel contractor's shell, or find a flatbed with storage boxes. Not bad for $1,500! Cash certainly talks! Even better because I got the money from selling the D60/14B combo that was under my M1028 that a tree destroyed. Will post pics soon. |
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I have a 1997 F250 with a 460 and it's a gas hog. For that reason I would not consider it a very good BOV. Other than that it is built like a tank. Yeah I know they don't do so well on fuel, but for the shape this body was in, I had to act. I've heard the 351 in the same truck gets similar mileage (10mpg). It's a big truck! |
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Quoted: I have a 1997 F250 with a 460 and it's a gas hog. For that reason I would not consider it a very good BOV. Other than that it is built like a tank. Have the same truck. Does just as good on fuel as newer full size pick ups. They get around very well and are good plowing through the snow/mud. |
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I have a 1997 F250 with a 460 and it's a gas hog. For that reason I would not consider it a very good BOV. Other than that it is built like a tank. Have the same truck. Does just as good on fuel as newer full size pick ups. They get around very well and are good plowing through the snow/mud. Mine gets about 9mpg is 2 wheel drive and auto trans. I thought newer trucks did better. My 1999 suburban with a 350 gets about 20mpg. |
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Quoted: Mine got at least 15mpg during summer.Quoted: Quoted: I have a 1997 F250 with a 460 and it's a gas hog. For that reason I would not consider it a very good BOV. Other than that it is built like a tank. Have the same truck. Does just as good on fuel as newer full size pick ups. They get around very well and are good plowing through the snow/mud. Mine gets about 9mpg is 2 wheel drive and auto trans. I thought newer trucks did better. My 1999 suburban with a 350 gets about 20mpg. Winter was another story.  5 speed, CC,long bed,4.10 gears with 33in tires. |
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great truck.
but don't call it your bug out vehicle until you do the ever popular 38 gallon rear gas tank swap from a bronco (it is easy). with both factory tanks you are limited to 37 gallons of gas. which at 10mpg gets you a whopping 370 miles on a good day...get a new tank for a couple hundred bucks and now you are sitting on 57 gallons of gas and can go 570 miles without a single refill. This post would be much much better with photos. |