1997 OBS 7.3 Powerstroke Dream Truck Tour

[@JustDiesels]

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[@Emet5772]

Would it be possible, to meet? I drove a 1997 F350 crew cab, with a 7.3 from Michigan, it was awesome . I have any ideas to restore, looks like it needs a frame off restoration, rust etc. I do not know, where to start . Names Frank thank you for your time. I am in the Inland Empire

[@chrisz1100]

where did you get the cluster gage holder for the ct2?

[@johnjohnson9431]

I was towing and blew up the trans. Haha welcome to being an obs owner

[@salty95]

@@johnjohnson9431 Ohhh dang!!! Did you get that fixed!!?!?? 😬 I love my OBS! 💯♥️

[@sws5833]

Dont know if you still have it but beautiful truck, I will be picking up a 96 F350 reg cab with the 460, the obs trucks are the nicest lookin of them all and reliable, cant wait to get mine

[@willdevine8317]

I personally love the stock look of these OBS trucks, but that's just me. Either way beautiful truck.

[@kemperharris7378]

Will Devine this ones not very far from stock

[@er0c809]

Me too!!!

[@EthanAGENT--]

I really wanna buy it please direct message me ethan_6.7

[@Natd0gsef]

I've always wanted one of these trucks but finding one in the exact spec I want is going to be hard

[@idiguy6677]

Yessir they look the best all stock

[@owenclayton587]

Finally, a built truck that isn’t riced out

[@reaperreaper5098]

If it's built, it isn't rice... And if it's rice, it isn't built.

[@NickySull]

This is a LOT nicer than my 96 reg cab 7.3 I’m jealous

[@ws8061]

Love the single cab 9th gen Fords, hard to find in that condition especially with the 7.3. great find and love the look

[@michaelhutton7462]

I own a 97 F250 HD. with the 7.3.Turbo .5spd..4×4..... I've Owned it since it was BRAND NEW... i still even have the "window sticker" from the truck.... I LOVE THIS TRUCK.... it's the BEST in my opinion

[@JustDiesels]

That's awesome! Not common to keep a truck that long!

[@michaelhutton7462]

@@JustDiesels ...Let me say You are SUPER LUCKY ,and i DO MEEN EXTREMELY LUCKY to have been able to Find and Buy "One of These' "Holy Grails"" in this Shape..!!!! I've ALWAYS TOOK CARE of my Truck and it's been a "work truck" here on the Farm... I Firmly believe a truck is made to work but should ALWAYS BE SERVICED and Taken Care of... My Ford looks Almost a nice as yours even after 23 years of pulling the Cattle Trailer , and hauling 'round bales of hay" each summer ...trailer and hay weighing a Total of 20,000lbs and MORE.... loads of Firewood each winter ....you name it....my truck does it..... I've Always used " Rotella '15W-40 Heavy-duty Diesel Oil in the '7.3 Liter Turbo International Motor...and i add a bottle of "Diesel Kleen" with Cetane Boost to the Fuel tank EVERY MONTH... truck Runs GREAT.. It's got the 4:10' Heavy Duty rear and Heavy Duty Dana Front Axles...Lock-Out Hubs.....Heavy Duty 5spd...Transmission.

[@kyleamerica5522]

@@michaelhutton7462lemme know when it’s for sale 😂

[@jaketester9555]

How's it treating you now? I'm going to get a obs f250 for pulling a camper across the USA. I personally think this truck is the most reliable option for things like that. Plus they look cool

[@travisfloyd94]

Love your truck man. I have a 1994 and am in the process of redoing the whole truck and my vision of what I want is exactly what you have done.

[@JustDiesels]

Thank you! Good luck on your build!

[@danielduarte1574]

THAT IS ONE BAD ASS TRUCK

[@FreeBladez]

All time favorite truck But I cannot stand the uneven bed

[@Fz-bo7sm]

Luis Crespo that’s just from the chassis flexing when on a slope

[@johnbar4126]

2011 Fz8 or worn out body, and bed mount bushings. I have a OBS that is the same way

[@SMiller5488]

@@Fz-bo7sm this

[@BenKloos]

@@Fz-bo7sm nope

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

Driving me nuts everytime the show side shot

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

My dad had a 95 f250 4x4 camper special, 351w 5spd stick. Posi 4/10 s. What a great driving truck. I run a 05 f250 superduty 4 door 8ft box up 6 inches on 305 70 17 rubber. Lots of mods for reliability. Absolutely love my truck.

[@rustybrown1835]

It would have been stupid not to jump on that truck, you were smart for buying it , and milage is low for a diesel , doesn't look like it's been abused.

[@ws8061]

I was just saying in another comment single cab 9th gen Fords with a 7.3 in that condition are hard to come by. Correct me if I'm wrong 97 was also the last year for this body style I believe. Great find and great buy.

[@rustybrown1835]

@@ws8061 Yes 97 was the last year for that body style, I personally prefer this style over the 98 and newer.

[@Natd0gsef]

@@rustybrown1835 yeah I really hate the Ford trucks made after 98 for the exception of the Ford raptor though

[@Punjig]

1997 OBS 7.3 Crew Cab w/ 130 original miles checking in. You have a very nice truck. They are only going up in value, good find!

[@exzackt]

Honestly the best intro I’ve seen in awhile. I fast forwarded 10 seconds and was like “Woah, a 10 second intro!” Thanks for skipping the bs, subscribed

[@JustDiesels]

I try to keep it entertaining!

[@Knuckledragnation]

I’ve been partial to Chevy’s growing up but own a Ford and now a Ram. This body style is gorgeous. You’ve done a great job with the truck.

[@kylesatterfield7095]

Beautiful find! Love the blue interior on these trucks and yours is spotless! Just more videos on this truck is all I wanna see. Following you on Instagram!

[@genogeno6643]

My 96 crew 350 just hit 600k. Did injectors at 400. If your belt squeals there is a Ford bulletin mod that uses a double pulley tensioner from the next gen Super duty 7.3 (slight notch taken out to fit) that worked for me.

[@heiko272]

Beautiful truck. I have a ‘95 F150 XLT 4x4 short box, same color. I love it. I put 33”x 10.5” BFG KO2s on the chrome steel factory rims, regeared it to 4:56, front leveling kit, air shocks in back. It is so much fun to drive. Really good in the sand, I took it up to the “Top of the World” in Sand Hollow state park without any trouble (did not have to call Matt to get me out 😃). I bought the truck slightly used in October 1995. These OBS trucks were the best looking trucks Ford ever made. I do wish I had a Powerstroke 7.3.

[@francissullivan6400]

You are the KING of CLASSIC DIESEL PICKUPS 👍👍👍👍

[@jreeder13]

I have worked at Diamond Eye sense 2000. It's really cool to see our products out there. Cool truck !

[@Pit-Boss1977]

Love this truck . Best looking truck ford made. A simple and to the point work horse that didn't bankrupt you.

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Ive had 4 of those . 3 with 351's. And one powerstroke dually with a 5 speed . I love the looks too . got two dodges now . 1998 318cu.in. and an 06 with a cummins . both VERY clean trucks like yours . great videos , thankyou.

[@salty95]

Mmmm I bet your Dodges look nice!!💯🔥

[@SummitLife]

Such a sick truck. Where are you located? You said the trans shop was in Utah?

[@JustDiesels]

I’m in Los Angeles so I had to ship my core back and Randy’s shipped my new trans to the shop I had install it. A little more complicated that just having a local place do it all!

[@bigduckbenny4484]

Just found this channel and I’m gonna tell you that you’re gonna blow up. Love this truck too so sweet. Would love to do a build with it

[@JustDiesels]

Thank you for the support! 🙌

[@blakepatton7636]

Best OBS I’ve seen in a while

[@krry9191]

I have a 460 96 f250. Same color and everything. I love the stock-ish look and am so happy somebody finally went for that. Looks so damn clean. Def gonna keep following

[@jacobbroyles7894]

Kr Ry my dad has a 460 96 F-250 too it has 96 thousand miles

[@MyCarGuyChris]

Love my ‘97 F250 HD with the PSD. She has a Banks power pack. Hands down, favorite truck ever. Good power and uber reliable. Great find!

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Nice collection . you have the highlights of diesel trucks .

[@sandrapolichetti4623]

Needs a trailer spring. Awesome and clean truck... Love it.

[@danny_b_33]

Awesome truck, you scored... Been on the hunt for one myself for along time. Good choice on the rims, my personal preference with the older trucks is they still need to have some chrome on them.

[@Triumph2727]

These are the holy grails of old diesels! Love it!

[@darrellhay]

"Holy Grail of Trucks" is '98 Dodge 12 valve Cummins, manual, 4WD, with the four doors. Last half year of the mechanically controlled 12 valve engine, first of the opening doors in back. Very rare.

[@hikdingle2210]

@@darrellhay A dodge hahahaha

[@darrellhay]

@@hikdingle2210 Google it my friend. I bought one new and have owned three 7.3 PSDs. Dodge of those years is the better truck for mileage power, maintenance, and reliability. I prefer the 6.7 Ford now, but those old Dodges were unbeatable at the time (despite OBS trucks being better looking)

[@hikdingle2210]

@@darrellhay Those model year trucks were pieces of dog shit. I don't have to Google it I was there.

[@darrellhay]

@@hikdingle2210 Well, I have to disagree. I bought one new. I drove it 350,000 miles. It ran perfectly, burned no oil and got a rock solid 20mpg. It was the best vehicle I have ever owned. How is that dog shit? 12 valve engine is probably the best engine ever put in a vehicle, the NV4500 manual transmission was flawless. I put in a water pump, a clutch, starter, one set of brakes, an alternator, tires, batteries, belts and hoses. That's it my friend.

[@Petebuiltmobilewelding]

Here from "All things OBS" beautiful rig brochacho 🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@JustDiesels]

Thank you! 🙌

[@ralph5874]

All your trucks are so nice! Keep up the good work boss!

[@rampagedingo]

I love the stock look of the dual cab OBS fords especially the f250 and the ranger. But single cab you did it well brow.

[@FatherHorton]

So f’n clean dude. Huge Craigslist score for sure.

[@paulhoskins7852]

One of the best trucks ever!

[@bquade70]

Fricken love it! Had one ten yrs ago (crew cab). Sold it. Huge mistake!! Great video

[@tonyroulette6179]

I own a three96’s,97 f250 7.3 ,zf5 Manual transmissions ,all showroom condition,combined mileage 375k miles,love these trucks ,there not babied they haul hay,pull stock trailers used on our ranch,but maintained meticulously ,the most I paid for one of my 96’s is $7,000,one other thing I like about these years I don’t have to pull the cab to pull the engine.

[@calebm.5698]

How does this guy have so many gorgeous trucks? Wow!

[@JustDiesels]

I've got a Craigslist problem haha

[@calebm.5698]

Just Diesels good problem to have!

[@cesarmg4642]

That’s a beautiful truck. Looks simple but you’ve done some cool upgrades. 👊😎

[@jordanparker8359]

Beautiful truck! I’m picking up a 97 F250 crew cab 7.3 5 speed manual this weekend

[@philipjohnston1749]

Love these trucks ! I've got a black one with 354 thousand on it and has been a plow truck in michigan its whole life. I push an 11' blade and have a saltdogg 2000 spreader . I was lucky enough to find another one to take some of the work load off the black one so I can do some well deserved maintenance on it . If I had a ton of money I'd buy up everyone I could find , there getting hard to find out there .congrats on that truck buy she's a beauty

[@tannicapple]

The most beautiful diesel ever made!

[@SlipYoke6081x]

Trucks looked better as squares, nice truck 👌🏻

[@jeremykeith3152]

New Sub and here for the 7.3 OBS!! Looks great.

[@JustDiesels]

Thank you!

[@Richie80]

Great looking truck 👌👌 and don't ever sell it, and Randy's Transmission knows there stuff and always great service.

[@JustDiesels]

I’ve been really impressed with their work so far. They’re more of a Ram trans shop, but their pricing and build for the e4od was hard to beat!

[@Richie80]

@@JustDiesels yea they have built a 4r100 for me and truck dyno at 630rwhp love it

[@Coalblack79k10]

Nice clean truck glad to see someone build a truck without a 5 gallon bucket for an exhaust tip and have a smaller wheel and some actual meat for rubber not 27s and a tire about 1-1/2 in thick Whistlin diesel take notes 👍🇺🇸

[@JustDiesels]

We don’t speak his name around here. Haha

[@Efrain.34]

Love the channel! Love your builds! This truck reminds me my 95 obs, white cab and a half 4x4, I miss that thing, it was old slow and loud but it was a reliable work house and I loved it ! I got the banks power pack added to it and that intercooler and exhaust combo made the truck really come alive, still wish I never sold it ..

[@JustDiesels]

You can always find another! That Banks power pack is on my wish list for sure though.

[@IF309]

Sweet truck and great video! Looking forward to more content from you.

[@JustDiesels]

HD steering review is on the list too!

[@IF309]

@@JustDiesels Awesome!

[@dannyhanley4192]

Dude love the vids keep them coming!

[@vroomkeys]

so clean, nice come up! great build

[@TurboTBird]

I love a clean lapis blue interior.

[@josiecambareri6192]

We have the same truck. And it’s my dream truck and my favorite thing 😍

[@anthonysoza1645]

Damn dude. That’s a nice Navistar. The sound alone gets the chicas going crazy.

[@justins8089]

I’m thinking of trading in my 16 king ranch and buying an OBS.. love them and yours is the cars meow bro

[@zackzander425]

Nice looking 97’ I’ve seen ones in that shape with low miles like that going for over $20,000.

[@Natd0gsef]

Yeah where I live that's pretty normal to see them at that price and f350s oh God with crew cab and that 8-ft bed without any rust they go for much more than that and it doesn't matter if it's the 460 or the 7.3power stroke non turbo and turboed ones

[@tylerh1779]

Thing is beautiful, man!!

[@joseparra9970]

beautiful truck! 😍

[@lofipinky]

1:53 nice nails bro

[@NickySull]

Hey man if you upgrade your locking hubs I’ll take the old ones. I’ve been looking for stock 3 bolt locking hubs but can find them anywhere

[@JustDiesels]

These are staying on!

[@NickySull]

Just Diesels hahah that’s alright. This is one of the cleanest obs trucks I’ve seen that’s mostly stock. Would love to see more video of it

[@paulcondie2520]

Now thats a truck! The straight axle is the way to go also the 7.3 is sweet

[@ashtonmariefranklin1981]

97 wasn't last of the 7.3L power strokes. 2003 was the last year for the 7.3L. The 97 was the last year of the Old Body Style Fords. Before the Super Duty was released. Nice looking truck by the way. I have a 97 F250HD unfortunately not a Diesel, I have the smaller 5.8L 351w. I love my OBS ford been doing updates and upgrades to it. Making an old truck new again.

[@rustylind]

That is sharp! Loved that body style.

[@braden165ks9]

These trucks are awesome. I have one myself!

[@daisbestDA9]

So clean !

[@packingbone1953]

Wow that truck is beautiful, looking forward to some vids on it!

[@enriquesmith4294]

Gorgeous truck. I'm hunting for a single cab as well, to go along with my extended cab.... 94k is LOW!!! I'm at 130k on my 97.

[@tonyroulette6179]

130k not even broke in yet,one of 96’s has 83,435 miles paid 7,000,

[@luism9678]

Such a badass truck!! 🤘🏽

[@ernestosuarez5077]

Really really really nice videos and nicer trucks!!

[@JustDiesels]

Thank you!

[@padi621]

What a great video. I just took down my listing, I was selling my 96 F350 7.3L. I needed more towing power and being able to keep up with traffic with my 24 foot boat in tow. It was listed for $10,500 and within days it became a bidding war. It was going to break my heart to sell it and deep down inside I didnt want to. So i made the decision to keep it and do some mods to it. Would love to connect with some other 7.3L gear heads to point me in the right direction.

[@salazar3451]

Love your truck! I have the gas version of it 460 big block

[@ChrisTrabantProject]

Beautiful truck

[@rennkoopmans458]

outstanding! Nice one & smooth upgrades !

[@RuggedAdventures]

Love that body style and had a 94 F150. In my area the bodies are eaten up with rust and I was never crazy about the interiors.

[@trainfanboy2000]

If i owned that truck i would have it red with chrome headlights, smoked led tail lights, led cab lights, Rough Country 4 inch lift, 33 Nitto mud tires, 16 inch rims, black fender flares, custom grill, & a Ranch Hand grill guard w/ rear bumper.

[@Caseywollman]

That is the exact truck I want. I’ve got a Nissan Xterra rn but I’m going to work all summer to buy a single cab f350 in white.

[@salty95]

LOVVVEEEE THIS VIDEO!! LOVE this truck too! I have a '95 F150 4.9 I wish it was a diesel 😋💯💯♥️

[@aztecpapi123]

Super clean man.

[@codymcgonagill5392]

Looks great personally I would put a heavy duty headache rack with lights and a huge coffin tool box none of that matte black stuff high gloss. And some tied down rails also high gloss black. That's what I would do but I'm a old school working guy.

[@Tcw2019]

Literally my dream truck right there, always looking for a 97’ 7.3 on Craigslist. Also love your nails at 1:56

[@JustDiesels]

Hahaha why thank you 💁‍♀️

[@TheRannMann]

Nice truck and you won't go wrong with Brian Jelich's tunes .

[@youngtotem]

Wish I could have this truck and go up logging roads every weekend

[@garyogreen6958]

I've got the same truck only its black. Nice looking truck you have.

[@JohnBrinkPhoto]

I have the same year F350 single cab powerstroke except mine has the manual 5 speed with 4.10 diffs. Great Colorado ranch truck.

[@JustDiesels]

Wish mine had the 5 speed! Would have saved me a trans build haha.

[@airborne_12v]

I have my dream truck my 1998 extra cab short box p pump 12 valve love the old fords too

[@salty95]

So it's an OBS?

[@darwinmclovin5090]

Beauty truck!

[@NoName-vx3jb]

Super Nice Truck !!!

[@jeffyoung4041]

1:53 this guy has pretty nails.

[@DUNEATV]

Yes, nice color for him...

[@charlieb7390]

Yall everywhere now aren't you?

[@DUNEATV]

Charlie B Lol

[@JustDiesels]

I’m a Ram guy but I figured I’d look the part and be a true Ford owner in the video with a little nail polish 😂. JK, I actually filmed this with one hand after severely breaking my left elbow and hand and getting surgery, so the girlfriend lent a hand to push some buttons while I filmed haha.

[@Brandon68plus1]

I thought the same thing nice manicure

[@cmadk3423]

That thing looks super clean and well taken care of. I myself prefer the stock aluminum wheels on the obs fords with a tall and skinny tire. Either way nice old Ford.

[@jamesross9397]

Beautiful rig

[@nicolasschiavoni4963]

Great truck! I love it

[@captainamerica8399]

Looks amazing 👍

[@twobighands]

Pull the crooked body side moulding off to give it a cleaner look. Nice Truck.

[@mikehenry4743]

Nice truck, my '97 7.5, just hit 38K original miles.

[@JustDiesels]

That’s crazy low!! 😳

[@codyliguori6800]

Could you make a list of the modifications you have made to the truck?

[@mikaelkrukoff8872]

Nice truck!!

[@liammoganmusic4007]

I love this dude so much

[@scroonie]

Nice clean truck

[@shorestyle17]

Nice truck man. No idea how I found your channel since i'm a yota/mitsu guy haha. Nice CL score!

[@Gustavo-rg3mb]

Beautiful

[@TheMec1978]

Excelente video y excelente camioneta. Saludos desde Argentina.