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Bringing the OBS Powerstroke back.
Sooo, I finally sold my Titan I bought on here six years ago. Loved the truck but never cared for the styling and 2wd was a solid negative. In the interest of trimming down the fleet, especially since I have a company ride now, I decided I needed a 4x4 truck instead of a Jeep, Truck, and sports car. I am now the proud owner of a 1997 Ford extended cab 4x4 long bed. The body is super straight, interior is decent, and she drives perfect. Honestly, these damn trucks have some of the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. I know I drove my 95 Crew up to Kansas and back straight and never was uncomfortable. Plus the AC in these things is ridiculous. I don't want to repaint it but there is a paint issue on the tailgate on a lower corner, and a couple of spots by the gas cap. I guess I could just call it Patina! The drivers seat could use a new cover but is not bad, and it just really needs a good detail.
Plans.
Scuff and touch up the two paint areas (Suggestions?), wash and buff the rest of the truck.
Shackle flip or some kind of level kit for the front
33x12.5's or 35's
Can't decide on factory seat covers or going custom but matching the interior. Just to damn much blue to change.
Back seat may go in favor of a system and custom tool box storage area. Although A monster center console replacement with some tens might work.
Needs exhaust and air filter not wanting to go crazy. Looks like it has a DP tuner but not sure. I know setting one is idle up and guy said two was plus 60. Would like to know for sure though and he was going to get back to me.
Found a Ranch hand winch bumper I am negotiating for.
Headlights need an upgrade.
Mount the roof lights he bought for it. Maybe.
Either way, we will see how the wind blows me on this one.
It is amazing to me how well of a condition some of these old trucks are in. Even the damn cruise control works. Truck is completely stock other than the tuner. 199k miles.
I drove to F ing Austin Saturday, to look at a 2001 with 157k miles, built like a pre runner. It was 5k more than this one, check engine light was on, ran like shit, drove like shit, the rear body was just cut off not blended, the paint was a 300 footer, windows didn't work, and the interior looked like crap, total catfish with the glamor shots. Also it appeared the hydro boost was leaking all over the drivers side. Oh and to top it off when I popped the hood, the custom air filter was laying in the bottom of the filter box. This was 5 minutes of looking at it. Said he was selling it for a buddy but it was at a dealership and came out of Arizona. I almost lost my cool on that moron.
Either way you win some you lose some.
Sooo, I finally sold my Titan I bought on here six years ago. Loved the truck but never cared for the styling and 2wd was a solid negative. In the interest of trimming down the fleet, especially since I have a company ride now, I decided I needed a 4x4 truck instead of a Jeep, Truck, and sports car. I am now the proud owner of a 1997 Ford extended cab 4x4 long bed. The body is super straight, interior is decent, and she drives perfect. Honestly, these damn trucks have some of the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. I know I drove my 95 Crew up to Kansas and back straight and never was uncomfortable. Plus the AC in these things is ridiculous. I don't want to repaint it but there is a paint issue on the tailgate on a lower corner, and a couple of spots by the gas cap. I guess I could just call it Patina! The drivers seat could use a new cover but is not bad, and it just really needs a good detail.
Plans.
Scuff and touch up the two paint areas (Suggestions?), wash and buff the rest of the truck.
Shackle flip or some kind of level kit for the front
33x12.5's or 35's
Can't decide on factory seat covers or going custom but matching the interior. Just to damn much blue to change.
Back seat may go in favor of a system and custom tool box storage area. Although A monster center console replacement with some tens might work.
Needs exhaust and air filter not wanting to go crazy. Looks like it has a DP tuner but not sure. I know setting one is idle up and guy said two was plus 60. Would like to know for sure though and he was going to get back to me.
Found a Ranch hand winch bumper I am negotiating for.
Headlights need an upgrade.
Mount the roof lights he bought for it. Maybe.
Either way, we will see how the wind blows me on this one.
It is amazing to me how well of a condition some of these old trucks are in. Even the damn cruise control works. Truck is completely stock other than the tuner. 199k miles.
I drove to F ing Austin Saturday, to look at a 2001 with 157k miles, built like a pre runner. It was 5k more than this one, check engine light was on, ran like shit, drove like shit, the rear body was just cut off not blended, the paint was a 300 footer, windows didn't work, and the interior looked like crap, total catfish with the glamor shots. Also it appeared the hydro boost was leaking all over the drivers side. Oh and to top it off when I popped the hood, the custom air filter was laying in the bottom of the filter box. This was 5 minutes of looking at it. Said he was selling it for a buddy but it was at a dealership and came out of Arizona. I almost lost my cool on that moron.
Either way you win some you lose some.
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