Calling all diesel truck enthusiasts/experts

[BushMasterBoy]

With a camper on the back, this would be a badass bugout vehicle...http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/3864680392.html

[hurley842002]

With a camper on the back, this would be a badass bugout vehicle...http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/3864680392.html

Took me a minute to envision that as a camper, but once I got it I have to agree. I've always wanted a 4 wheel drive camper.

[zteknik]

I want one of these
http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/ev.../photo_09.html

[hurley842002]

I want one of these
http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/ev.../photo_09.html

Hell yes! We've got Earthromer right up the road, unfortunately I'll never make enough for one, now if my wife would follow through with her goal of becoming a PA.....

http://earthroamer.com

[BushMasterBoy]

Whats badass is the truck has TELMA frictionless braking system that augments the regular brakes. Tires and brakes last alot longer. I've got one of these to go on it....Alaskan Camper...

[hurley842002]

Sorry OP, I just realized we are crapping on your thread with bad ass'ness.

[enthusiast]

No worries. I like all of the ideas this thread is giving me. Although I will need a crew cab on mine and a short bed.

[Rabid]

Thank you I was unsure of that myself. I have modified cars in the past (Subaru's) and would not buy someone else's modified turbo car. I will keep looking.

No problem. I had a friend that had a 7.3 and it was a great truck but like zteknik said he straight piped it, put on an air filter and chipped it. It lasted about 3 years before it had problems. I would hate for anyone to buy a vehicle that was beat up and that one throw up too many red flags.
For that era you almost can not go bad with any of the three if you know what you are looking for the Ford's were bullet proof besides the HP fuel pump, the Chevy's Isuzu engine had problems with the heads warping but the replacement heads corrected it, and i do not know much about the Dodges but i think they were the 12 valve and were a little under powered but bullet proof engine, not too sure about the rest of the drivetrain though.

[OtterbatHellcat]

The 7.3 is damn near a bullet proof motor.

If it's higher mileage and lacking on frequent oil changes, beaten up a little bit by a kid?...I'd be a little worried about it.

One thing those motors can do, is the engine oil pressure pump gears can mushroom out and dig into the front cover plate. R+R the motor to replace that, not cheap.

[streetglideok]

Injector harnesses and leaks around the fuel filter are about the only other thing to add to the list. I had a gen 1 powerstroke, and it ran good in its day. The gen 2 7.3L was even stronger. If its an auto, assume the worst and it'll need one. If it is a stick, make sure it shifts smoothly, and no wannabe truck drivers have been trying to float the gears without using a clutch. Whatever you do, don't consider a 6.oh-no.