The F350 Thread

[Felix]

If those graphics are painted on, rather than stickers, it must have cost a pretty penny as a factory option (assuming it is one). It'd be a shame to paint over 'em.

That is probably why im not a fan. Keep the top thinner one though. Make a cracking motor for one of them trailer caravans.

Like this

[ZRX61]

If those graphics are painted on, rather than stickers, it must have cost a pretty penny as a factory option (assuming it is one). It'd be a shame to paint over 'em.

The entire Waldoch package was $10k on top of the $30k purchase price from Ford. That included the wood trim inside, leather seats, body kit/running boards, bumpers, overhead console etc. The seller added the tonneau cover, tail gate & 5th wheel hitch in the bed.
If you punch "1996 Waldoch F350" into Google pics of this truck come up. Wondering how long it will be before someone asks if I bought it on the BaT auction site.

What motor does it have in it? It looks in remarkably good condition for a 28 y.o. vehicle. How many miles has it covered?

133k. It's a 7.3L PowerStroke. It's been parked here now for 4 days, there's not a drip of anything under it. It's done less than 1000 miles/year for the past 7 years. Always parked inside, never driven on salted roads, stored every Winter, one owner from new. It's a total cream puff.

Correction: The damage is by the LEFT front wheel, not the right.

[ZRX61]

If those graphics are painted on, rather than stickers, it must have cost a pretty penny as a factory option (assuming it is one). It'd be a shame to paint over 'em.

That is probably why im not a fan. Keep the top thinner one though. Make a cracking motor for one of them trailer caravans.

They're called 5th wheels (unless the truck has a gooseneck hitch)

[ZRX61]

It looks MUCH nicer than the current F350s. They try way too hard to look butch and tough and wind up looking stupid.

The seller just bought a new F450 crew cab Dually, it's at least a foot taller than this one. The newer ones make mine look like a low rider... altho TBF, I think the Explorer ST might also be taller. I need to park them next to each other to check.

[ZRX61]

WooT! Dug out my 6 ton jack stands & gave them a scrub.

[Mr. Dazzle]

It does look stupidly oversized...but realistically they're not actually that much bigger than a LWB Sprinter or something of that nature, I just looked. I suspect the van would have that truck licked in terms of the largest object you can fit inside it too.

Might struggle a bit on towing capacity comparisons though F350's are rated to about 8 tonnes

[Cousin Jack]

Looks ideal as a motorcycle transport. Double cab plus an extra long bed, what's not to like?

Except it is too wide for a lot of UK bridges, and wouldn't fit into any car park spaces.

[ZRX61]

My friend who picked it up from the seller & parked it at his place for 10 days had convinced his entire family that he'd bought it. They thought he'd lost his marbles as they had an F250 a few years ago that was a total lemon & had sworn off Fords for life.
When I rolled up on Wednesday morning I thought the gig would be up & I'd be witness to a murder scene.
Even the seller was in on the prank & we kept up the ruse while we were all having dinner at a restaurant in town on Wednesday afternoon.
Friend had mentioned to his wife that I was on a road trip & "might drop by". He'd also stated that he had a big surprise for them *next week* when he bought the truck home the day the $$$ cleared into the sellers bank.
Later that night we were all sitting down to dinner at his house when he said "Remember I said I had a big surprise for everyone last week?".. & then handed me the keys.
There was a moment of confusion from his wife, then she cracked up laughing as the truth & relief dawned on her. One of his daughters was there & took it well. The other daughter was at her place a few miles away & was told by her sister on the phone. That one may well hurt him. Son-in-Law was about speechless.
On day 2 of the prank he'd said "I don't know how much longer I can put up with this abuse from my family"
Me: Hello?? It's self inflicted!
There was talk of having him visit the psych dept at the local VA, a suggestion that he buy a cowboy hat with a feather stuck* in it & "side eye" glances over the 10 days & endless verbal abuse.

*I was tempted to roll up wearing a cowboy hat with a feather in it...

[ZRX61]

Looks ideal as a motorcycle transport. Double cab plus an extra long bed, what's not to like?

Except it is too wide for a lot of UK bridges, and wouldn't fit into any car park spaces.

Funny you mention that.. I stopped near Palm Springs on the way home for a burger. Pulled into the parking lot to find all the spaces on one side filled with regular cars.. & on the other side were two Tesla's at the FIFTEEN chargers . I backed into two spots, no sooner had I done that than a Chevy 3500 crew cab long bed did the same thing Between the pair of us we took up four spots & made it impossible to park at a 5th spot between our trucks. Then we sat on the tailgates eating the food while being scowled at by Tesla owners who pulled in after we'd parked Not one of them said a fucking word

[ZRX61]

It does look stupidly oversized...but realistically they're not actually that much bigger than a LWB Sprinter or something of that nature, I just looked. I suspect the van would have that truck licked in terms of the largest object you can fit inside it too.

Might struggle a bit on towing capacity comparisons though F350's are rated to about 8 tonnes

I'm not sure a Sprinter could manage to move a RR Merlin or P&W R2800 on an engine stand? The stands are about 8ft tall, 8ft long & 4ft wide... plus you need to be able to pick the whole thing up with a forklift. Merlin is 1700lb, plus the stand which probably weighs 700lb or more (45ft of 1/4in wall 6in square tube).
Tow capacity for a new F350 (500hp, 1200ft/lb) is 27,000lb with a goose-neck or 5th wheel hitch.

[Rockburner]

It does look stupidly oversized...but realistically they're not actually that much bigger than a LWB Sprinter or something of that nature, I just looked. I suspect the van would have that truck licked in terms of the largest object you can fit inside it too.

Might struggle a bit on towing capacity comparisons though F350's are rated to about 8 tonnes

I'm not sure a Sprinter could manage to move a RR Merlin or P&W R2800 on an engine stand? The stands are about 8ft tall, 8ft long & 4ft wide... plus you need to be able to pick the whole thing up with a forklift. Merlin is 1700lb, plus the stand which probably weighs 700lb or more (45ft of 1/4in wall 6in square tube).
Tow capacity for a new F350 (500hp, 1200ft/lb) is 27,000lb with a goose-neck or 5th wheel hitch.

To be fair, there's not many people who need to move a Merlin around on a regular basis.

[Mr. Dazzle]

Sprinter is probably better for moving lengths of drainpipe or rolls of carpet

[ZRX61]

First upgrade...

[David]

Looks ideal as a motorcycle transport. Double cab plus an extra long bed, what's not to like?

Except it is too wide for a lot of UK bridges, and wouldn't fit into any car park spaces.

there are four in the local Sainsbury's that it would fit, at the same time.

[Mr. Dazzle]

I saw an F250 on UK roads this morning!

It was pulling out of RAF Croughton (big USAF base) and had Federal plates, so I reckon that doesn't count.

[Mussels]

First upgrade...

I think that would get you shot in London.

[ZRX61]

I saw an F250 on UK roads this morning!

It was pulling out of RAF Croughton (big USAF base) and had Federal plates, so I reckon that doesn't count.

The old AF Blue International & Dodge crew cabs from the 60's & 70's are getting to be quite collectable.

I'm thinking of getting a custom license plate frame that says "Your short bed truck is just an appliance dolly"

[ZRX61]

WooT!! Got it registered at the DMV today, damn that hurt (AND I had to renew the tags on the ShitBox Honda).

Postie delivered the factory manuals.. that stack is 8in thick. Two volumes of Powertrain/Drivetrain, two more of Body/Chassis & the Turbo Diesel Service Manual Supplement (already had that one).

[ZRX61]

Topped off the tanks today so now I can figure out the mpg etc...

Total mileage since I picked it up 495.5 miles
Diesel used: 38.87 gal
Cost: $183.77

That gives me 12.747 mpg (I'll be over there in the corner crying a bit)

[Mussels]

That's more than I got from my Jeep even after converting to UK gallons, stop being a wuss.