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Great Vehicle For Off Roading Or Hauling

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By: Steve3447
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06/12/2008

It came with an Inline 6 and I didnt care for the inline with a 3 speed so I swapped the engine to a 302 and put dual exhaust with new headers on it. It gets to highway speed REALLY easy and 4 wheel drive is awesome. The bad side is that it is a 3 speed so it has bad gas mileage on it. Its a single cab with a long bed and a vinal cover on the bed. I also put in an aftermarket stereo with speakers in it and its louder than those gangsters with the subs and bass tubes....trust me. The grill guard can also take a beating. It has pulled cars out of mud and ditches and also has pulled me out of a ditch by it.  It doesn't have a lift but has plenty of ground clearence for off roading through tough terrain amd also I have ut 34 inch tires on it.

Pros: Great 4 wheel drive, lots of power, durable, great ride
Cons: Horrible gas mileage, the clutch goes out more than I would like it to
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My 1986 Ford F-150.

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By: Donald325
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08/10/2008

It's a 1986 ford, with a 5.0 (*302) Engine package. Everything on the vehicle is stock. It's got 125k miles on it and it's got a flawless exterior/interior. Eventually I plan to upgrade the exterior/interior somehow but I have not picked a specific style yet. I have changed the wheels, to a 50's style, baby moon chrome rims with thicker tires in the back and smaller ones in the front, both for 15" rims. I will post pictures later if there seems to be some interest in it.

Pros: Still going strong even after all the years.
Cons: Manual windows, whiper-blade speed stuck on high/really high. Low amount of weight on rear tires.
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In-line Six Cylindre Engine 4.9l 300cu/in, 4x4, Very Tuff

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By: Christian167...
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06/04/2008

long lasting engine (300 k/miles easy ! hear of 400k/miles done by somme !)
easy to fix, low cost parts .. btw ; originals galipers, alternator, p/b, p/s, trany, t-case, drive-shafts !
it's not very fast but have impressive handling even under load !
I bought this truck 15 years ago, I've made 1500miles rides with a caravan every years (that's why I bought this truck, to pull ! and he did it, quite well !)
I'm very satisfied !

Pros: Tons of torque to pull anything,
Cons: not very fast
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Fun Truck And Itll Make You Say Wow

By: traylor88
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09/13/2009

great strong truck
goes anywhere not very fast bu is really dependable
the motr is good but the motor mounts are cheap and break way to easy
fun truck to romp in but its still fun to drive around town too
i paid 500 for mine and already put about the same in motor mounts and oil

Pros: dependable and 4wd is amazing and it will go anywhere
Cons: motor mounts break easy and it uses alot of oil
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My Truck

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By: CityRover_73...
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09/04/2009

performance- built 302 and tranny.
build quality- solid as a rock
apperance- custom paint bucket seats and custom built center console
cost of ownership- 18mpg, change all fluids every 2500 miles
fun factor- a blast to drive go almost anywhere u want it and still use it as a truck

Pros: good all around truck
Cons: hauling itemes in the bed is very limited
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The Best Truck Ive Ever Had

By: Rabbit_415
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07/27/2009

Performance - 0-60 in 7 sec.
                       205 Horsepower
                       365 Ft-Lbs Torque
Build Quality - Complete Restoration
Appearance - New paint, new motor, new interior
Cost Of Ownership - A LOT
Fun Factor - best thing ever

This is my first truck and its awesome.

Pros: Good looking, great sounding, tough truck, and fast
Cons: Its a Ford.
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Good Old Truck

By: K_Rick1
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07/16/2009

was a blue and silver xlt lariat standard cab with a big brush guard and winch on it...had the 351 high output...would go like stink...installed an auburn posi in the rear axle which turned out to be a p.o.s. did little to put the power where needed. eventually totaled it 8 day before wedding to first wife,,,should`ve taken to be an omen...

Pros: lots of power , velour interior power every thing
Cons: open differentials
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Fun Truck

Some chill off-roading in boondocks NC
By: Xtina
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04/10/2009

Even though 23ish years have robbed it of some horsepower, this is the best truck I've ever driven. I've got an f-250 turbo-diesel but the handling is terrible, turning radius is bad beyond description. Driven some later model Chevys and Fords, but nothing can hold a candle to this truck. The interior looks a bit rough- the red dash is no longer exactly vibrant- and the carpet definitely had to be redone, but it's a work truck and looks pretty fine doing that work. Has hauled lots of trees, dirt, feed and hay and is always game, even if the load is a bit over it's half-ton capacity.
We rebuilt the transmision (manual) a year ago and it drives real nice. Had to replace the interior fuel pump (figured that out after the tenth time the engine shut off while going round a corner).
Only faults I've found it the AC block is massive so it sucks horsepower and MPGs like a tornado in a trailer park, and it doesn't drive ice well, even with tactful handling.
Awesome truck to drive...handles country roads and city roads and a little off roading in between... and you should see all the boys' faces when they see the girl driving it :)

Pros: Fun, reliable, tough
Cons: Oxidized paint on roof, iffy passenger side manuaal window
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Chelsie

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By: Austin1495
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10/30/2008

She's a little banged up, the paint is shot, engine needs rebuilt. Aside from that, I love my truck. And hope to rebuild her one day. She was a Free gift. Passed down. I have Loads of Fun Driving her. After we replace all the wiring and do all the rebuild, she's gonna be cherry!

Pros: Beautiful.
Cons: Old.
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Its A Great Truck

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By: Alex7012
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10/30/2008

The truck is great, Ive had to do a lot of work to it but it bein 22 years old and with over 250000 miles on it, i cant complain. the straight six 4.9 liter engine fits the truck perfectly but someday i may swap it out for a 302 or a 289. Excellent body condition, barely any rust or rot

Pros: 4 wheel drive, plenty of power, manual transmission
Cons: not many, some body rot, carburetor needed rebuild
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