Old (or new) pick 'em up trucks... - Page 3

NRAJOE · 07-06-2002, 02:23 PM

I know what you mean, my wife won't let me use her 94 Mustang GT convertable to go hunting and fishing in! Go figure!

Shaun · 07-09-2002, 12:15 AM

Dana

My favorites in the big boys were the 350 Cummings run at 8% over pressure on the fuel supply I had the truck pushing out extra horses and that 10 speed was a ton of fun. Of course my heavy hauler had a detroit deisel with an allison tranny and the 8v71 blower she would haul a D11 up any ridge I wanted.

BattleRifleG3 · 07-09-2002, 12:01 PM

Stock Doc- My experience with Fords is completelly the opposite. I've been amazed at how easy it is to get parts for my Bronco II, which is basically a shortened, enclosed Ranger. Apart from certain parts I had to replace due to neglect by the previous owners, it runs great. Sure it has its quirks, but it's never let me down... Except for when the battery blew up in my ex-girlfriend's driveway.

Artillius6918 · 07-09-2002, 04:39 PM

I like your style Mr. Colt 45. Someday, when I get a job that will support all my hobbys, I plan for a V-8 Dakota. Always love Dodges and all things MOPAR. Sadly, the costs are beyond my convincing myself to buy. As long as I have wheels that do not break, well, I can't justify the added expense. But, someday!

NRAJOE · 07-17-2002, 09:21 AM

Just fixed the small rust spots on the lower quarters,sanded the quarters then applied Duplicolor spray on truckbed liner to seal the lower half. Don't look too bad. Dries real nice and hard with a semi-gloss texture. Try it. Just hit 31,000 miles yesterday,not bad for an '87. Brown bombs looking ok.

AR-tim · 07-17-2002, 06:48 PM

I am stuck in an '92 Escort right now. I used to have an '88 Mustang LX 5.0, but that burned Dec. 24, 2001. I was planning to sell the Escort and buy a truck, but I lost my Mustang, so I want to replace that first. We'll see what happens. As for Ford, I am a Ford man, born and raised. I was a Ford mechanic for a hair under 4 years, but that just came to an end. As for Ford trucks, how bad can they be if they are the best selling full size trucks for the past 20+ years(I thinks its that long). I am pretty sure Rangers have been number one for quite awhile too. For the record, Mavericks with built up V8's rule....

Hey TheTroll, a 408 with a 350 shot of spray??? That is a whole lot of juice. I am guessing that is a 2 or 3 stage kit. What does that thing run in the 1/4? If it has the right suspension, I am guessing low 10s...If you wouldn't mind, you want to give a run down on your car/combo?

NRAJOE · 07-18-2002, 12:03 PM

Hey Tim, when your ready to ditch that Escort, call us all over so we can use it for target practice!

GlockGuy 23 · 07-18-2002, 08:04 PM

I've driven a lot of stuff, over the years, both good and bad. Two years ago, on my birthday, I finally sprung for the truck I'd been wanting. F250 Super Duty, Extra Cab, Lariat with the Power Stroke! Never looked back. Best truck I've ever had... Pulls a 35' fifth wheel camper like it wasn't even back there...

NRAJOE · 07-18-2002, 11:32 PM

Must be nice Glockguy!!!

NRAJOE · 07-22-2002, 03:37 PM

Yikes, lucky it was 0600 hrs and no one was on the road. Just had gotten off work saturday morning, doing 50 mph and the light turns red, put on brakes...NO BRAKES!!! Go flying right through intersection!! Finally got the brown bomb stopped and get out and look around. Brake line had broke that ran along the frame connecting front and back brakes! After kissing the ground, creeped to the nearest B.P. service center and had them fix it! Used their mensroom to..had to clean my pants out! $169.00 later back on the road!

NRAJOE · 07-24-2002, 08:06 PM

Well the "brown bomb" strikes again. 50 miles from home,checking out a fishing area I'd never been to the da*n old thing wouldn't start. Tryed to get it going for 1/2 an hour, no luck. Thankfully the wife was with me and had her cell phone and AAA card. Waited 1 hr for a tow so we just kicked back under the trees and enjoyed the scenery. 10 yrs ago I would have got hopping mad and kicked the crap out of the old truck. Anyway It's back at the B.P. station and will get the damage report tomorrow. It will be a good truck SOMEDAY!

NRAJOE · 07-25-2002, 01:29 PM

$287.00 dollars more...If this keeps up my "bargain" won't be much of one anymore. Bad fuel pump and waterpump. Noticed a big puddle in the front while it was sitting waiting for the wrecker. Had noticed it before but thought it was a lower hose. Thats whats been making that grinding noise since the second day I had it! My dad always said expect to put a grand in a used car before its right. On $800 now. $3,200.00 total now with 31,000 miles on it. Still worth it so far.

08-06-2002, 08:34 PM

I just bought a 69 Chev C-10 longbed stepside...258 six cylinder, 3 speed...looks like I won't be getting that PS2 or any new boomsticks for awhile...:nod:

NRAJOE · 08-06-2002, 08:38 PM

Cool! I had a 67 Chev with a 327 in. V-8 back in 1987. Cool trucks! That six will run forever with the proper care. good buy L.D. !

08-06-2002, 08:52 PM

I can't wait to put a 305 in it with an automatic transmission in it (beach traffic sucks down here when the snowbirds come down...but come on down and bring your jukebox money) ...Boy Howdy it needs alot of work...

NRAJOE · 08-06-2002, 08:55 PM

Sure ya don't want a 327 or a 350? 305'S are okay if you wanna tweak them a little.

08-06-2002, 09:01 PM

ain't in no hurry...350 makes me drool..headers...dual exhaust...high rise intake manifold..

NRAJOE · 08-06-2002, 09:06 PM

Now your talkin' dag nabbit! 350 is the best all around chevy motor...still in trucks to this very day. (If ya really want to drool get a 454)! Had one of those in a 70 Chevelle SS back in 1983...whoo doggies!

08-06-2002, 10:15 PM

sorry had to go to J C Whitney's website... yeah 350 crate engine, Automatic transmission, dual exhaust, headers, high rise intake, two 2 barrel carbs (possibly 3 with the linkage kit...gotta do a feasibility study), serious stereo so you can feel Run DMC two blocks away if I feel like it...

taras · 08-06-2002, 10:20 PM

Still stand behind my 1952 Chevy 1300. Still completely stock.Mind you I always do any bush hunting with a buddy, and they all own newer mostly4x4s.

07-06-2002, 02:23 PM	#41
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	I know what you mean, my wife won't let me use her 94 Mustang GT convertable to go hunting and fishing in! Go figure! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

07-09-2002, 12:15 AM	#42
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	Dana My favorites in the big boys were the 350 Cummings run at 8% over pressure on the fuel supply I had the truck pushing out extra horses and that 10 speed was a ton of fun. Of course my heavy hauler had a detroit deisel with an allison tranny and the 8v71 blower she would haul a D11 up any ridge I wanted. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

07-09-2002, 12:01 PM	#43
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Stock Doc- My experience with Fords is completelly the opposite. I've been amazed at how easy it is to get parts for my Bronco II, which is basically a shortened, enclosed Ranger. Apart from certain parts I had to replace due to neglect by the previous owners, it runs great. Sure it has its quirks, but it's never let me down... Except for when the battery blew up in my ex-girlfriend's driveway. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

07-17-2002, 09:21 AM	#45
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Just fixed the small rust spots on the lower quarters,sanded the quarters then applied Duplicolor spray on truckbed liner to seal the lower half. Don't look too bad. Dries real nice and hard with a semi-gloss texture. Try it. Just hit 31,000 miles yesterday,not bad for an '87. Brown bombs looking ok. __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

07-17-2002, 06:48 PM	#46
AR-tim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WI Posts: 307	I am stuck in an '92 Escort right now. I used to have an '88 Mustang LX 5.0, but that burned Dec. 24, 2001. I was planning to sell the Escort and buy a truck, but I lost my Mustang, so I want to replace that first. We'll see what happens. As for Ford, I am a Ford man, born and raised. I was a Ford mechanic for a hair under 4 years, but that just came to an end. As for Ford trucks, how bad can they be if they are the best selling full size trucks for the past 20+ years(I thinks its that long). I am pretty sure Rangers have been number one for quite awhile too. For the record, Mavericks with built up V8's rule.... Hey TheTroll, a 408 with a 350 shot of spray??? That is a whole lot of juice. I am guessing that is a 2 or 3 stage kit. What does that thing run in the 1/4? If it has the right suspension, I am guessing low 10s...If you wouldn't mind, you want to give a run down on your car/combo? __________________ "Unfortunately, the Army has revealed no plans to develop an air-droppable, laser-guided, self-chilling keg of beer!" From "Airborne" by Tom Clancy Last edited by AR-tim; 07-17-2002 at 06:54 PM.

07-09-2002, 04:39 PM	#44
Artillius6918 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fla. Posts: 37	I like your style Mr. Colt 45. Someday, when I get a job that will support all my hobbys, I plan for a V-8 Dakota. Always love Dodges and all things MOPAR. Sadly, the costs are beyond my convincing myself to buy. As long as I have wheels that do not break, well, I can't justify the added expense. But, someday!

07-18-2002, 12:03 PM	#47
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Hey Tim, when your ready to ditch that Escort, call us all over so we can use it for target practice! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

07-18-2002, 08:04 PM	#48
GlockGuy 23 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cajun Country Posts: 34	I've driven a lot of stuff, over the years, both good and bad. Two years ago, on my birthday, I finally sprung for the truck I'd been wanting. F250 Super Duty, Extra Cab, Lariat with the Power Stroke! Never looked back. Best truck I've ever had... Pulls a 35' fifth wheel camper like it wasn't even back there... __________________ Glock Director Feliciana Firearms Training Center http://www.ballisticreview.com/images/marvin.gif .....Martian Certified!.....

07-18-2002, 11:32 PM	#49
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Must be nice Glockguy!!! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

07-22-2002, 03:37 PM	#50
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Yikes, lucky it was 0600 hrs and no one was on the road. Just had gotten off work saturday morning, doing 50 mph and the light turns red, put on brakes...NO BRAKES!!! Go flying right through intersection!! Finally got the brown bomb stopped and get out and look around. Brake line had broke that ran along the frame connecting front and back brakes! After kissing the ground, creeped to the nearest B.P. service center and had them fix it! Used their mensroom to..had to clean my pants out! $169.00 later back on the road! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

07-24-2002, 08:06 PM	#51
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Well the "brown bomb" strikes again. 50 miles from home,checking out a fishing area I'd never been to the da*n old thing wouldn't start. Tryed to get it going for 1/2 an hour, no luck. Thankfully the wife was with me and had her cell phone and AAA card. Waited 1 hr for a tow so we just kicked back under the trees and enjoyed the scenery. 10 yrs ago I would have got hopping mad and kicked the crap out of the old truck. Anyway It's back at the B.P. station and will get the damage report tomorrow. It will be a good truck SOMEDAY! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

07-25-2002, 01:29 PM	#52
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	$287.00 dollars more...If this keeps up my "bargain" won't be much of one anymore. Bad fuel pump and waterpump. Noticed a big puddle in the front while it was sitting waiting for the wrecker. Had noticed it before but thought it was a lower hose. Thats whats been making that grinding noise since the second day I had it! My dad always said expect to put a grand in a used car before its right. On $800 now. $3,200.00 total now with 31,000 miles on it. Still worth it so far. __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

08-06-2002, 08:34 PM	#53
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I just bought a 69 Chev C-10 longbed stepside...258 six cylinder, 3 speed...looks like I won't be getting that PS2 or any new boomsticks for awhile...:nod:

08-06-2002, 08:38 PM	#54
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Cool! I had a 67 Chev with a 327 in. V-8 back in 1987. Cool trucks! That six will run forever with the proper care. good buy L.D. ! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

08-06-2002, 08:52 PM	#55
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I can't wait to put a 305 in it with an automatic transmission in it (beach traffic sucks down here when the snowbirds come down...but come on down and bring your jukebox money) ...Boy Howdy it needs alot of work...

08-06-2002, 08:55 PM	#56
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Sure ya don't want a 327 or a 350? 305'S are okay if you wanna tweak them a little. __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

08-06-2002, 09:01 PM	#57
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	ain't in no hurry...350 makes me drool..headers...dual exhaust...high rise intake manifold..

08-06-2002, 09:06 PM	#58
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Now your talkin' dag nabbit! 350 is the best all around chevy motor...still in trucks to this very day. (If ya really want to drool get a 454)! Had one of those in a 70 Chevelle SS back in 1983...whoo doggies! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

08-06-2002, 10:15 PM	#59
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	sorry had to go to J C Whitney's website... yeah 350 crate engine, Automatic transmission, dual exhaust, headers, high rise intake, two 2 barrel carbs (possibly 3 with the linkage kit...gotta do a feasibility study), serious stereo so you can feel Run DMC two blocks away if I feel like it...

08-06-2002, 10:20 PM	#60
taras Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Apt.402-24 Carlton st. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. R3C 1P1 Posts: 403	Still stand behind my 1952 Chevy 1300. Still completely stock.Mind you I always do any bush hunting with a buddy, and they all own newer mostly4x4s. __________________ If ya don't vote, don't ***** !!!