540Fever

A good friend of mine owns this truck and is looking to sell it. His dad bought it new in 88 for a family trip to pull a camper across the country and then used it lightly around town. It's been in the garage it's entire life, but was repainted about 10 years ago. Has the 460 in it, which I know is a dog. I love old stuff though and this thing looks like it's been in a time capsule. I could use it to pull my 27' and just a weekend cruiser. I've got a spot in the garage for it The only negative is it's a 2wd, but it's not something I'd be taking out in the mud or snow anyhow, so I suppose it's a moot point.

Not sure on pricing, but think I could get it for around 20k.

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAqQEB

bencini231

WOW!! They really took care of that one.

F-2 Speedy

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That 460 isn't no dog, probably the best pulling gas engine Ford ever put in a truck back in the day,

ttuton

The 460 is one of the most durable engines ever made. It could really benefit from a cam swap as the stock cam is awful! This is an interesting read from Jon Kaase about the BBF. https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/ch...ons-jon-kaase/

540Fever

Appreciate the feedback. My buddy actually did a cam swap, springs, and lifters a couple years back. Gear vendors OD, headers and stainless exhaust.

I haven’t looked much into the 460 but he always said it was a dog - although he also had a 7 second race car so maybe not the best judge of power.

SB

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Beautiful truck.
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An 88 2wd for 20k ?
What happened to my country ?
i want the old one back. Thanks.

540Fever

You aren’t kidding. Everything is outrageous, but this looks better financially than a newer truck. I appreciate the condition it’s in, really not sure what it’s even worth. They’re not as desirable as the previous generation. Property taxes will be low and sales tax will almost be nonexistent.

This would also give my half ton a rest and I could use it strictly for daily commuting and hauling around town.

compedgemarine

truth is if you found a decent truck like that you could not get it to that condition for less than 30k or more. paint is expensive, interior is expensive etc. the 460 is really just a slightly modified big chevy so they respond to mods like a big chevy and parts are everywhere for them so it is a good engine. like anything you can try to negotiate down some but that is a nice truck that the values have been climbing recently

540Fever

I talked with my buddy this evening… Felt him out in price and he gave me a range, 20k on the high side. I offered him 20k and he said well damn let me think about it lol

I get it, always harder to let go once it becomes real. I hope he decides to sell it, but I told him I wouldn’t let it go if it was mine. Plus the history with his dad who has since passed. Either he’ll keep it or I’ll own it, a win/win either way.

Wife gave me the thumbs up today as long as I promised I wouldn’t dump another 10k into it. Apparently she knows me well after 12 years.

bajaman

Wow...brings back some memories again...a buddy of mine had a white one, used it to pull a 32' horse trailer...definitely not a 'dog' lol. I don't remember his having the wood console, etc. As noted earlier, that thing is a time-capsule...simply outstanding.
It would be SO hard to let that go, what with the memories of the now-passed father and all. One wonders if there is a 3rd generation that might want "Grandpa's truck"?