390 w/4spd
I was thinking that I'd use this old truck for pulling a similar year trailer for
nostalgic camping. So, I put some into it ensuring it would be ready to go
out back roads. Then ... Well... I got a old fiberglass van
type RV instead. Now, I don't really have a "justifiable
use" for this truck other than it's a neat old rig and it's ready to
roll.
On
the NADA site in Nov 02 it said value $6650-$7700 for Average Retail
On
the NADA site in Mar 03 it said value $6650-$8925 for Average Retail
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Newest parts: |
| Clutch (complete assembly) |
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Holley 750 Carburetor 44779S |
| Tires (Bridgestone Duelers) |
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King pins |
| Front brake cylinders and pads |
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Dual 2 1/4" exhaust (complete) |
| K&N
14x6" with dust bonnet |
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All 4 motor mounts |
| Starter |
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Seat Belts |
| The F100 side badge inserts |
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Locking gas cap |
| Service manual on CD |
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Owners Guide (for glove box) |
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See: Stuff Done |
I'd let it go for $5000,
otherwise I'll use it for fun. There's not many like this one still
in use today. It maybe worth more, I don't know.
It runs out really well and is a pleasure to drive. A nice comfortable
cruising speed of just over 65. Steering and brakes are tight.
All of the
hoses are fairly new. The new exhaust has a mellow sound, but
can still be heard inside the house. I'm getting about 10.5 mpg on the average with
about 90% being short in town mile or two jaunts. I've yet to run
more than half of any one tank out in highway driving and I've gotten as
high as 12mpg on 91 or 92oct fuel.
One thing is for sure, about every time I take it out and about,
someone will go out of there way to say "nice truck". It
has more power than needed for driving around empty. Have never put
a load on it other than a couple of steep local passes and I'm guessing it would easily pull way more than it could
handle! When taking off the tires tend to spin if your in a bit of a
hurry especially when slick.
I would also consider trade for a dirt motorcycle and a 4wheeler with front
and rear racks.
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