Bought a tow rig/project

[NMB2]

found this thing posted in an ad on the side of a gas station. Went to look at it and bought it the next day. Cost me $600

Mechanically seems pretty sound, has a gooseneck hitch and regular ballmount. Needs a bunch of little stuff like a really good cleaning, and some dash peices. Plan to build a front bumper, paint it flat black, tint windows, exhaust, and put my ATS turbo kit ive been kicking around for the last 6yrs onto it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7mhOb9ytK4

 

[xnickitynickx]

Damn, that is a pretty cool lookin find you got there man. Congrats!

 

[86 slo-vo]

what motor?

 

[NMB2]

what motor?

the 6.9IDI, thankfully. My last 7.3IDI (the truck my turbo kit was on) gave out due to the cavitation issues.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

sweet

That cavitation is a bitch.

 

[NMB2]

sweet

That cavitation is a bitch.

ya it is, thats why I've been holding out for a 6.9

 

[ZMan]

Thats my favorite body style fullsize ford. I would love it if I could find a nice one around here for my dad so he can get rid of his POS '97 F-150.

 

[NMB2]

I think I may even have to start a build thread for it, hehe.

 

[jhammel85]

I think I may even have to start a build thread for it, hehe.

Count me as a subscriber then!

Thats a beast of a truck!

 

[Kyle M.]

I'm jealous! I have been looking for the same thing, but no deals like that on a diesel around me!

 

[Ranger Kip]

lucky! no more car trailers for you!

If you need a spare alternator, I got one I wanna get rid of, offer ya 5 + shippin if you ever need it =)

 

[86 slo-vo]

nice, there's a few 6.9's in the jy's around here....always wondered how one would fit in the ole ranger

 

[NMB2]

So i went to the j-yard today and found everything I needed. He said he would give me a $150 credit for my C6 already in the truck, so I can get the ZF5, pedal assembly, hydraulics and flywheel for $600, then I just need a clutch in theory.

Also, im 99% sure I found exactly what I need for the turbo swap. He told me if I pull it all off, its mine for $150

 

[Ranger Kip]

nice deal =)

 

[bcost882]

Thats wut im gunna do when i get back from england..... get a diesel and bring it back haha. 600 that is a sweet deal. we never get that kinda stuff