1984 F250 New Owner

[broboyle]

I just picked up this 1984 F250 6.9 yesterday! I flew from Charlotte, NC to Nashville, TN and drove it 430 miles home. The odometer shows 60,000 miles, not sure if it has rolled or not? The early CARFAX history from 1984 to 1999 shows no records, so I am unsure if the truck sat during this period, what do y'all think? I have posted some photos from the for sale advertisement as well as a CARFAX snip. I look forward to being part of this forum!

One question I do have is how do I determine what original dog dish hubcaps came on this truck?

-Michael

[Rembrant]

Looks like it came with a new alternator! Interior is nice and clean as well.

Nice truck. Congrats.

[Gary Lewis]

Michael - That looks like a very nice truck. Well done!  👍

As for the hub caps, there’s no easy way to determine what ones came with the truck. The only way is if you can find the build sheet, as explained here: http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/build-sheet-interpretation.html. I’m not sure we can tell even then though. Or, a Marti report might.

But, when I get home I can put info on the website that show what hub caps were available when and for what models. Perhaps that will help?

[1986F150Six]

Welcome to the forum, broboyle!

Nice truck and it passed the 1st test, getting you home.

[broboyle]

Thank you that will certainly help! I'm trying to keep it as close to stock / original as possible! I'll have to check the glove box it has some of the original paperwork, I may be able to tell. I'll check the seat / carpet and see if there is a build sheet there also!

[broboyle]

Thank you! Yes it was a haul and a very long day but made it home in one piece!!

[grumpin]

Welcome! Looks nice!

[844rd]

Welcome Michael!! Very nice truck, looks like it was well kept.

[Ford F834]

Beautiful truck! And I love what’s under the hood 😉

[Ferdinand]

Welcome Michael! Beautiful truck! I was always told the what and tear on the break pedal was the best indicator minus other evidence of the odometer status... for what its worth. Even if it has rolled she's a beaut!!

[broboyle]

Just an update with some photos! Haven't done much other than deep cleaning the truck, replaced the glow plugs & controller, bought some dog dish caps for the wheels and did the cowl seal replacement thanks to this website!






                                             Cousin Eddie for our Christmas party!


Some things on the to-do list are below:
- Fix power window motors
- Fix speedometer cable / gear

Cheers!

[Gary Lewis]

That's a really good looking truck.  

But, it looks like Cousin Eddie is dumping the holding tank!    Are you going to give him some money so he can buy you a Christmas present?  Maybe something for the truck?

[broboyle]

Thanks Gary! Yes hopefully he will give me a gift that "keeps on giving the whole year!"