Is this a deal?

[65sixbanger]

I found a 1985 F-250 6.9l 4x4 with a T-19 sitting in a field, and after talking to the owner he said he would sell it to me for 500 bucks. There is only one problem, he thinks it threw a rod, but he wasn't positive. He said he was driving about 65 one morning and it threw a rod. I have been really interested in getting an idi, and wasn't sure if this was a good deal.

 

[h2odrx]

If all else is good $500 is cool!

 

[65sixbanger]

yes, it seems like the rest of the truck is flawless. New Tires, good paint, good tranny, interior is in good shape. Thank you

 

[sootman73]

if thats a good price then i guess the one i just picked up for $325 with good motor and tranny is a pretty good deal too then!

 

[mark7.3idi]

im with sootman we just bought a 1989 f250 with no axels for $325

 

[dieselutheran2]

Got my '85 for $500. the engine made a lot of noise once I got it started. Found out one of the lifters was busted, exhaust had to come out the intake valve after the cylinder fired.

My $500 truck towed all my earthly belongings from CA to WY and CO. I lost track of how much i put into it, but no more than $1000 (that includes a $500 radiator halfway across Nevada).

 

[8v-of-fury]

Hey man, if you got the money... GO FOR IT, you won't regret it you can afford it

 

[chelseadudley]

I dont understand where the heck you guys find all these good deals, I cant find *&$% it socal.....

 

[tractorman86]

that's because it is socal! sorry man dont meen to laugh at you just the area you live in. it is getting the same way here in AZ