Dude, I Love My Ride! Classic 1986 Ford F-250 Diesel

( www.TFLtruck.com ) Andre heads out to Firestone, Colorado to meet the owner of a truck you don't see too often anymore: a 1986 Ford F-250 with a 6.9L non-turbo diesel engine.
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[@TFLnow]

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[@norman_sage2528]

TFLnow real truck real people make more videos like this. It is a clean truck, no rust.

[@austinstevenson1550]

TFLnow I have a 1981 Ford f100 and this is somewhat like it great video

[@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod]

TFLnow.....you should come check out my 83 with 8k miles on it, all original. Check my channel out, go back 20 or so vids youll see it there!!

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

To bad theres not more gentlemen like this trucks owner. He's A real American , not A brainwashed liberal college pinko. If you dont. love a guy like that , you haven't paid attention to life.

[@michaelmanley9132]

454 is a Chevy motor. As far as I know that ford never made a 454. Correct me if I’m wrong though

[@wristpin10]

I’m the guy that brought this truck out of mothballs. I built my tiny house with it and did all the maintenance on it. Kept it stock. I’m glad Dave is enjoying it.

[@paulhoskins7852]

Awesome, this truck is cool!

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

I like reviews of older trucks. We can't all afford new trucks.

[@wmc128]

newer trucks won't be last as long as the older trucks. sensors control just about everything. If I would get a another vehicle it would be 2014 or older.

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

J name that's why Dodge came out with the 1500 express. It's bare and stripped. It's like 20 something brand new

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

CareerFireman thank you

[@Coronet_shop]

just a vet very true. My 72 F100 still better than today’s trucks

[@easycomeeasygo8901]

J name the Japanese and Koreans will have their chance. They have won over the car sales. American pickup truck prices are out of control. Its the perfect storm coming. They will come and under cut the American truck prices. And slowly win people over. Money talks.

[@mwdeters]

That's a great truck. I think I'd rather have that and 75K in the bank than a 2019 Super Duty. The owner's a hoot to boot!

[@chargermaster586]

Mark Deters That truck is constantly falling apart that goes for any other old car or truck it actually cost more to keep a old car or truck going then a new car or truck when you add up that the old one breaks down and add up when most of these old trucks were beat the heck out of so there usually worn out so there going to need a Engine or transmission you can buy one test to see if every thing is okay but your still taking a gamble but don't expect your going to drive it 100 thousand 200 thousand trouble free miles.

[@jakecreech1659]

charger master Oh come on do you really believe that you would stick tens of thousands of dollars into an old truck to keep it running? Even if you had to buy a new engine and transmission you'd have less into it that a year or two of a payment on a new truck.

[@user-xg8yy7yl1d]

New vehicles dont go for 100 to 200 thousand trouble free miles theyre all built like appliances now to be thrown out and buy a new one These old trucks can be kept going very easily if you work on it yourself and theyre easy to work on yourself

[@melrose9252]

P77777777 Actually you are completely wrong. New vehicles last much longer than old.

[@Edenssunlight]

Mark Deters rather have my 2018 f350 drw and make 75k for the bank account

[@4literfandaniel373]

I love the idis. Built like a tank, slow as one, but reliable as all get out. Enough low end torque to get the job done, no electronic crap to fail, all around great trucks.

[@jeffanderson7256]

Daniel Mcclellan how a truck should be imo

[@4literfandaniel373]

Jeff Anderson exactly. No frills, comfortable enough to drive on long road trips, and reliable enough to get you back home.

[@flight2k5]

🙄

[@johnhull6363]

Emp proof

[@edm9760]

yeah just have to watch for fuel leaks and air intrusion, that's 90% of the mechanical problems with an idi

[@no_4259]

I absolutely love old trucks...

[@icu_corey_rn_903]

Sergio González Torres back when trucks were trucks and made to do work and were affordable

[@no_4259]

FutureRN_Corey _ yeah, I myself got a 81 Dodge Ram D-150 with a very well maintained exterior and little rust problems. I am sure, if I take care of those tiny rust spots early, it could potentially outlive me...

[@cruisinthru3916]

He's a cool dude living his life happy. More people should. I also have a 1981 f250 just like that one, Same body style started in 1980. 351 windsor with a c6. I bought it as an extra truck so the kids and friends can use it to move furniture and do dump runs without bugging me for my powerstroke

[@cruisinthru3916]

I love driving it tho. So basic...its nostalgic. Brings back good memories

[@dchawk81]

Same. My dad had a bullnose Bronco back in the day so it's like being a kid again except now I can reach the pedals. I feel like the older I get, the more I want to reach back.

[@Wholesome_Hans]

You're living the dream, my guy! Heck yeah

[@aaronbehindbars]

I love these old 6.9 International diesels backed up by the C6 trans. These will live nearly forever.

[@user-xg8yy7yl1d]

Id rather have a manual one though

[@thebaddestofthemall9670]

P77777777 the manual is the t19, its an eh manual trans, alot of people here (i live in tx) do a zf5 swap. The 6.9 with the zf5 is a bitchin combo, dudes report gettin 21 mpg

[@trevorscott4285]

@@thebaddestofthemall9670 that's Detroit diesel kinda mpgs. that's impressive. Probably a lot more power too lol. (btw I love the Detroit engines 6.2 turbo will definitely get you where you need to go and at 25-27 mpg

[@chloehennessey6813]

Aaron Fink We have 645,789 miles on the clock on our 86. Ours is an extended cab and black. But same trans and engine. It’s had Rotella 15w40 used every 3,000 miles since we got it in 1991 from a car lot in south Texas. We are the second owner.

[@kman-mi7su]

I own a 1988 F250 with the 7.3 diesel in it. It has the C6 trans as well, probably one of the best transmissions Ford built, tough and reliable. But then again, the whole truck was built like a Sherman tank, built to take a beating and last.

[@corvairkid17]

Ford was on a roll 1980's to mid 90's. Find one without rust, and run it forever.

[@Cruelaid]

Omg, $1500... I’m so happy for the dude 😁

[@VARITHMS]

He could sell that thing in Texas for way more than he paid for it.

[@devinrunnels9093]

Jay Smith no doubt about that diesels are expensive now

[@marcuscrawford9197]

Hell yeah I'm in Dallas I would love to put it to work on my grandpa farm!!!

[@brickson98m]

He could sell that for even more up north. No rust... damn

[@VARITHMS]

@James Marquis when I first watched the video I started to think about how much I would pay for it if I just had extra money to spend. I was thinking 6000 ish maybe 7 if it wasn't extended cab.

[@joshbobst1629]

Jay Smith Does this mean people are finally starting to see how ridiculous four door and extended cab pickups are? I've been noticing signs in that direction.

[@jook13]

Love how excited this dude is to show this truck off is, great video!

[@stevestonacek7128]

I bought my first 6.9 Diesel Ford in 1986. I ordered the F250 XLT 4x4 super cab with bucket seats and a four speed manual shift. 1986 was the first year with a true four speed gear box. I absolutely loved that truck. After owning it for a couple of years I installed a Banks turbo and exhaust system and loved it even more. We pulled a 32 foot Toy House loaded with four quads all over the west coast. She was a work horse and I kept it for thirteen years before trading in. The truck cost me 16,000.00 new with every option Ford had in 1986. I'm glad to see that there are still some around.

[@captn38]

No news here, I been driving my 1985 F250 4x4, 6.9L non turbo diesel since new for the last 33 years, hard to beat, I spent the first 15 year doing a lot of heavy trailer pulling and I did have to have the C6 transmission rebuilt at 274,000 miles but its still going strong today.

[@papastubz83]

That’s a trip I serviced this guys explorer at the dealership I work at haha he’s a great guy good personality!

[@spreaddeezhazelnutz7511]

papastubz lol that’s cool

[@daveberkovits4976]

Papa stubs, Thanks for the comment and you can say Loveland Ford. They are a GREAT Ford Dealer!!! Friendly staff all the way around.

[@papastubz83]

Dave Berkovits pleasure is mine sir hope to see swing through with truck!

[@bearatts]

My dad had one in that same color, except his was extended cab with a 4 speed manual

[@andrewkenney4166]

That’s what I drive

[@reddog5753]

when ford still had quality and lasted a lifetime.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

if only the broug back the square body pickup with v8 in the 180 to 260 hp and some full size on frame familly cars. id prefer to pay less for older style cars with features that i want and love instead of more for features that i dont lke and want and have no use for. the last hurrah of vehicules build for customers need were the 90's with a few here and there in the early 200's. now its all bells and whistles and turbos and gadget and 700 hp with screen etc¸ all i wan is something like a galaxie with a few v8 choices. low reving with moderate power with and old style auto trans and cranks to lower the windows...yes sir cranks

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

That guys kinda out there lol

[@donleamon8653]

Weed is legal in CO... ;-)

[@Skankhunt98745]

just a vet he’s still better than a millennial

[@jamicabound]

He doesn't come across as clueless

[@justinscarberry6098]

Chris John Michael not all millinials are crying wimps that don't work lol

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

Chris John Michael I'm considered a millennial yet I'm one of the most patriotic gun loving flag waving Americans out there.

[@sergiosr6363]

U guys need to start a new channel named TSL classics, props to your friend, that's a nice ride

[@sergiosr6363]

Cal Joe yeah i know but i still wondering if they catch the name im proposing The Slow Lane classics ( TSL classics )

[@CumminsDriver]

I think its really cool that Mr. Berkovits got his truck featured and that he's so excited about it. Its a super clean old truck and old trucks somehow are more exciting than new ones to me. Especially when they're paid for. I hope it gives him many years of trouble free service.

[@NathanBake]

I got a similar steal on my '86 F250 and I love it! 460 V8, 4x4, 85000 original miles... The Bullnose is greatly under appreciated.

[@upminer6162]

Nice! I have an 88 F150 with 46k Original on it and a 74 F100. My "modern" Truck though is a 2017 Ram 1500. Just can't do a whole Aluminum Truck yet!

[@zubrickadvisors6742]

I finally got mine last month. 1986 F250 6.9L one owner west coast truck. Same truck exactly as this guy. 115K miles. Owner was 93 when he died, I somehow found it and bought it, had it shipped to me here in the Midwest. She just purrs. I am in love again, don't tell my wife or my 2003 PSD 😊 It'll never see the snow and it will only see rain if I get unlucky. Not a speck of rust, upholstery like new. Guy really took care of it and so will I.

[@edysinsimon8646]

Dude! I LOVED my old 1978 Ford F-250 4 wheel drive! A huge 460 cubic inch motor...Tall 4 speed stick..and most of all a red plastic covered rife rack on the rear window! What's not to love?!

[@drewd.8907]

Edysin Simon having to fill up every 10 minutes with gas

[@edysinsimon8646]

It wasn't too bad back then. Even though gas prices were on the rise ( about a buck per gallon) I recall the gas tank having a decent capacity and as such wasn't all that much of a issue for me. I do confess, "I" didn't drive it everyday since I still was a motorcycle kind of guy back then too.

[@atfsgeoff]

I just put those exact same Yokohama Geolandar tires on my '97 F-250HD (old body style). Great tires!

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

atfsgeoff I have a 97 f-350 reg cab. Is your hd a crew?

[@ronn4238]

I had one just like it and traded it back in 2014 and I've been kicking myself ever since.

[@juliocervantes4994]

This is why I like watching TFL because you guys really know what truck guys want to see. A good truck deserves a good owner, and a good owners deserves a good truck.👍

[@CJColvin]

This is one beautiful old Ford F250 man it looks wayyyyyy better than overpriced, plastic, modern trucks.

[@chadharmon5716]

CJ Colvin that is so true modern shit is just that shit and we are supposed to be in the future lol

[@kennedy796]

Overpriced? Not with how much the diesel has advanced. I learned to drive on a 86 chevy 1500 with the non turbo 6.5, and drove a 04 duramax as well. Love the old diesel clatter but the duramax was 10x the engine.

[@ryanreyes9456]

CJ Colvin idiot 🙄

[@CJColvin]

Ryan Reyes Typical Modern Truck lover.

[@anangrywhiteguy4689]

Ryan Reyes, how is he an idiot for having an opinion?

[@ducks134]

Awesome video! Need more reviews of old trucks with their owners.

[@Roaring.On.Carnivore.]

It's time to check eBay for old trucks

[@Shade_tree_garage01]

raul Garcia or don’t go to Facebook because you get better deals.

[@VolpeInCalze]

Paid 500 for my first truck. It was a hydrolocked 1987 f350, crew cab, 8 foot bed that sat for 11 years before I scoped it up. Had 63k original miles on it.

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

Thanks tfl for shedding some light on the old idi for us idi lovers

[@mikemiller2633]

More videos like this! This is a solid old truck anyone can buy. I like that the the owner is excited and proud of his find.

[@JeremyBlant]

Love the owner and the truck ! Totally meant for each other

[@dcummings7253]

I had one of these in 4 wheel drive 1 ton F-350 4 speed stick. Best truck I ever owned!!!! 19 mpg at 60 mph. Texas to California and back.

[@SpeedbeetleV2]

That guy's excitement made my day

[@icu_corey_rn_903]

I would absolutley love to see trucks like this run the ole gauntlet

[@CORYJOHNM]

Love my 89' crew dually 7.3! No plugs over four years. No coal. Have to keep it warm like a WWII German fighter plane in winter, but it rolls like a badass.

[@peterdragon6367]

My dad had an 84 when I was a kid. Brings has back memories

[@kingsolo6241]

What is cool about this guy is, he is proud as hell about his truck. Period. That should be every man.

[@robbyrob8349]

Awesome truck. This was how ford trucks looked like when I was a kid. I love those roll down windows😊

[@Porto676]

Great video guys! Your truck is really cool, Dave. I love those old non turbo diesel trucks. In my family's ranch we have an 1970 Ranger with a 237 four cylinder Diesel. Unfortunately you guys never got that engine in the US. It runs forever and we get like 25 mpg driving at 60mph.

[@MrToad-actual]

I've owned three 1986 f250 diesels and love them all. The one I currently still own is a 4x4, 4-speed, reg-cab long bed one owner rust free from Oregon that had excellent care. I will run it for a long time and then restore it.

[@ChloeDunIT]

Dave needs his own monthly segment on TFL Truck channel!

[@LJSJIUJITSU]

When it comes to engines in trucks one thing to remember is this was an era of modest horsepower and good low end torque.

[@tednugent8200]

Cool that it went to someone who appreciates it!

[@elijohnson9959]

That guy seemed like a nice guy. Glad to see a video of a old 6.9

[@nathanplatz8345]

I have a 94 F150 and i just love that thing these older rigs are awesome

[@KF422TX]

Identical to my first truck. 86 f250 reg cab, longbed, 6.9 auto, 2wd. Loved that truck! I'm always looking for another one but that's probably never gonna happen.

[@aftermacartdesign1691]

Nice truck! Came across this video doing research for my 1986 F-250 6.9 diesel, that my grandpa bought new. Just over 50,000 miles on it now. It had the original tires until I replaced them in 2019!

[@mikebunero6147]

Dave is an american treasure

[@jasonlarsen3515]

This series is a great addition to your channel.

[@happyfreeliferc]

i had an 86 F250 with a 351w 4 barrel Holley ,C6 trans. it was a 2wd .in 85 & 86 Ford made the the 250 and 350 non catalst .they reburned the emissions into the manifold .that truck was great i miss it very much

[@Taydrum]

I absolutely fell in love with my 7.3 IDI 1990 F250. Great truck, solid, reliable, torquey! I manage to squeeze out 23 MPG going real easy on it with my 5 Speed ZF-5. I'm sure the C6 is great, but the 5 Speed, man its something else

[@thought1212]

these old fords are great and have a decent ride quality too.

[@trevillyan5515]

I have an 86, love it

[@sundevilkdaddy]

I learned how to drive on my parent’s 1984 6.9 Supercab 4x4 and we put 420,000 miles on it over a 15 year period. It was bullet proof. Gale Banks made a great turbo charger for these engines. Great video!

[@J_571]

Great vid guys!

[@patrickirish8110]

What a great truck! Ahhhh, the memories...

[@MrRanvic]

Thank you for the old diesel trucks review. Keep them coming please.

[@levismith3800]

I’ve got a 1987 Ford F-250 with a 460 long bed extended cab it’s really clean for an old truck

[@davidpadilla1483]

Hell yeah! My dad still drives his 85 f250 lariat explorer diesel. Bought brand new and still drives great 350k later.

[@grndiesel]

My truck started out with the same powertrain as shown in the video. Now its turbocharged, has 3.08 gears and E4OD overdrive automatic. Last year I wrapped up an extensive restoration with period correct two-tone colors. Even with all the work over the years, it was nowhere near as pricy as a new truck, and I can fix anything on it myself. Even bone stock they are great trucks that can be used as real trucks (they were only available with a full 8' bed). I drive new trucks for work once in a while and I still prefer mine. Only thing left to do is a 4wd conversion....

[@jasonminion3129]

Awesome truck! Thanks for sharing.

[@igotajopamerica3040]

This guy definitely loves his truck.

[@jacobynoctis4825]

You gotta love old trucks. Low horse power. Insane amount of foot pound torque. This old ford nearly doubled torque to Hp ratio

[@kershawkel]

the accents in this are gold

[@draftypeaches6551]

i got the same model and it and an aftermarket turbo on it im glad i bought it as a first vehical

[@775summit]

Awesome guys! Thanks

[@Bayou_Russ]

I’d take that truck in a heartbeat anyday. Had a ‘83 F350 4spd with a 6.9 and miss it everyday.

[@randyvinson7928]

If you hit a match stick it won't go into limp mode.like these 70.000 dollar trucks yea dude it won't be in the side of the road

[@flight2k5]

Randy Vinson 🙄

[@jedironin380]

Yeah, Kent "Mr. Truck" would love that truck! Especially the included hat-rack. ;)

[@benduffin5727]

I love how happy the guy was

[@andrewcunnison6975]

Dang. Thats impressive. Now thats what you call a classic truck. Can imagine all the girls you could attract driving on of those in the 1980s. Love it! Saw an old old Ford truck here in Jamaica the other day and right out my back, knew it was older than me and I was impressed how it looked and whats its used for.

[@theevil7482]

Im 22 and my daily driver is a 1993 F-250 7.3 V8 diesel idi (non-turbo) but had an aftermarket turbo fitted in 97. I absolutely love my truck.

[@v1nc3mc]

Love the old N/A diesels. But the GM 6.2s will always be my favorite. Do a vid on them next! Hell, come on to Michigan and I'll let ya drive mine haha

[@TheChris1299100]

Nice video! Keep up the great work!

[@andrewb5415]

Great save!

[@hawkie333]

My first car was a Bronco from the same vintage....great truck then and a great truck now!

[@jameshall4385]

Great old truck, clean and rust free. Interesting truck and interesting owner.

[@Ratridez]

Used to own a 1983 Ford diesel first year for them . Super reliable and had very good grunt for a nonturbo . It's wouldn't win a race but it would get you there with a trailer in tow .

[@maverickdallas1004]

This was IT, baby!!!

[@salsa29erlove]

My dad had a 86 5.0 f250 loved that old girl

[@natehawkins2910]

I've got a 1984 diesel f250 like this and although it's got less curb appeal than this one, I love it. Had it for 15 years now. That 6.9 and 3spd auto are really fun to drive. They sure don't build them with character like this anymore!

[@TEXANTILLDEATH86]

My first vehicle was an 88 F350 diesel non turbo 7.3 man I loved that truck. I cut the muffler off of it too.

[@marcuscrawford9197]

TEXANTILLDEATH86 Hey Fellow Texan...I got a 96 F250 with a 351W looking to do a diesel swap on it maybe a 4BT or a 6BT

[@Floreypottery]

I loved my dads old 86 f150 thing was a tank. Thing was abused hauling a 5th wheel and steel parts via a machine shop before he got it and still lived a long life.

[@paulhoskins7852]

The C6 is in fact, a very strong transmission. They aren't very efficient at anything except making heat, but they are made for long-lasting work! This truck is AWESOME. If only there were more of them out there.

[@mbaer5]

Wow even has a tach! Never seen one with a tach

[@NoelBarlau]

Great stuff. More of this type of review, please.

[@moultonditcher6187]

We grew up with this truck in Ontario.My dad bought one with very low km's from a company closing its doors.6.9 international Harvestor diesel,automatic,with vinyl seats.5000.00.He drove that ford,oil spayed and treated it good for 21 years.That truck did everything,pulled boats,house trailers and lots of firewood in the box,what a great truck.he sold it t a fellow and the guy wrote it off.I believe these trucks were about 20000.00 brand new,my dad told me.He's gone and the trucks gone,2old buddies.

[@StoneysWorkshop]

That is a super nice truck- I would love to have a specimin like this I grew up in an f100 straight 6 from this era

[@rickterrill723]

I feel like I'm watching antique road show !

[@bryanmuster5662]

My first truck was an 84 ford f-150. Same interior, great trucks. Nice.

[@andrewjackson8409]

Loved this model!! This is my favorite Ford body style. My dad had an 85 F150, 2wd short bed with a 300 6. Loved that truck.

[@twoeightythreez]

Andrew Jackson Yeah..its a looker. Ford basically copied the Chevy bodystyle (1974 to 1989) for this generation of F series. (1980 to 1991), because its just such a classic good look for a truck.

[@andrewjackson8409]

Yeah those square body Chevys are flat out awesome looking trucks.

[@stubs1227]

twoeightythreez you are a nitwit Ford didn't copy shit from Gm.

[@paulhoskins7852]

300 I6 is a great engine for working!

[@sirkingdra]

Loved the video

[@sonictech1000]

$1500 is a great deal. I paid more for my 84 and this has a cleaner body and interior. These are good solid trucks.

[@radioguy1620]

Hit a home run there buddy, nice truck

[@HFord-vs6hi]

I had one and put 400,000 miles on it. Loved that truck!!

[@noahgaray7923]

Hell yeah. I drive a 1986 F250HD with a 460. Same color and everything but 4x4 and an xlt lariat

[@salortiz3528]

I have a 85 F250 4x4 diesel. Best truck I have ever owned I will never sell it definitely one of a kind