WTB: F-350 4 door, 4x4, manual

[OldManNeil]

Maybe this is a unicorn but I am looking for a truck that doesn't have to be beautiful but is mechanically strong. Ok to have faded paint with dings and scratches but no rust or major body damage.

I don't mind an interior that is aged but I have seen a few that are missing panels and have other plastic that is disintegrating and that's not cool.

Must have:
- 4 doors
- 4x4
- manual transmission [5 speed preferred]
- no rust
- mechanically sound - maintenance is fine but I am not looking for a project truck

Prefer
- IDI turbo but NA would still be interesting
- gasser in good shape also interesting.
- Air conditioning

Deal killers
- Blow by or other issues needing engine rebuild
- Too much work needed

 

[Shaker Breaker]

Does this mean the Seattle truck was not so good ? I was looking forward to seeing pics of it .

 

[OldManNeil]

No, flight was cancelled due to weather. Going to try to look at it in a few weeks now.

I still want to make confirm that t's a good truck and so have searched Craigslist far and wide, haven't found anything better so that's encouraging. Wanted to see if anybody here had something i need to consider.

 

[Thewespaul]

Dozens of beautiful options on Craigslist in Texas. Rust free trucks that never seen snow in their life

 

[OldManNeil]

I look at Texas CL and Fbook marketplace a few times a week. Still cannot find anything...

Anybody know of anything? IDIT, 4x4, CCLB, ZF5, I'll pay good cash for good condition.