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

[@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

[@wristpin1974]

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!

[@Robert-tj3qq]

Great story 🌞

[@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!

[@Victoria3232-j7o]

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.

[@P7777-u7r]

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

[@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.

[@hanzat_molemaev]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@aaronbehindbars]

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

[@P7777-u7r]

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.

[@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...

[@jook13]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@corvairkid17]

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

[@Lone-Wolf-66]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.👍

[@emmettgreen5601]

My dad had one like this but an extended cab. He drove it up to Colorado from santa Fe new Mexico with a sucked valve pulling a fifth wheel these things are indestructible

[@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.

[@ronn4238]

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

[@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 )

[@Nationalminer84]

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!

[@devinstuder386]

It's a short version of my truck. I have a 1985 f250 6.9 L diesel XLT crew cab 4 speed manual long bed

[@AlejandroP1980s]

I have a supposed 1983 f200 6.9 diesel crew cab centurion mexico truck brought to us and became centurion truck

[@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?

[@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.

[@d_pat73]

I had one of these for a work truck when I was 16, around 1990. It was slow, loud and the brakes were terrible. The one think I did remember very well was the A/C was super cold and I swear it would blow little chips of ice out of the middle vent.

[@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....

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@kingsolo6241]

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

[@GumbaJosh]

I had the same truck i picked up for $500 in California. Two tone baby blue. Awesome truck. 4spd - Granny 1st gear. Sold it for 3k.

[@aftermacart]

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!

[@davidpadilla1483]

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

[@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.

[@levismith3800]

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

[@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.

[@peterdragon6367]

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

[@kenmclaughlin5211]

I bought one brand new in 1986 ! 6.9 international diesel with a 4 spd transmission. I drove it over 400,000 miles ! Loved that truck ! I replaced the fuel pump once and transfer pump also. 2 clutches and glow plugs and a water pump. Not bad for the miles I put on it.

[@ducks134]

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

[@skyhager5953]

I have a 1988 F-250XLT Lariat with an NA 7.3 IDI and the ZF-5 manual transmission Sterling 10.25 rear end with 4.10 gears Upgraded to an electric injector pump and a beefier alternator, she runs so perfect it's insane. The interior is almost perfect as well!!! Just make sure to run your diesel and anti-cavitation coolant additives religiously and these things will outlive you by a long shot

[@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.

[@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

[@bryanmuster5662]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Dave, I hope you can read my comment, because you got a sweet deal on that '86! Those old Ford IDI trucks will shoot up in value as long as they are original and not beat up (and not turbocharged). Brings back memories for me when, in my local school district back in the 1990s, we had the 6.9L IDI diesels in the 1984 International S-1700 Thomas buses backed up to the 5-speed manual and air brakes. 1983 was the first year of the bull nose body styled Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks to have the 6.9L IDI diesels (as well as the International trucks and buses during '83) until 1987 when the Ford trucks were redesigned with a brick nose body style that used the last of the 6.9L engines. The 6.9L and 7.3L IDI engines were the best engines by International, in my opinion. For me, reliability in older diesel engines do not matter as much as performance. I saw the video and am glad you got this all original IDI!

[@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.

[@Chris.Donley]

Here in Rust Bucket MN, that would be a $4-5k+ truck. No wonder so many people around here have made a business of shipping in these old trucks from the dry states when you can buy rust free clean examples like that for $1500 bucks. On ebay no less.

[@philtripe]

so why send an old rust free truck to its death...im going to put a giant sticker on my hood that reads "for Arizona use only"

[@TheGbizaille]

I have a friend here in MN who has a 2005 Chevy Silverado with 23000 miles on it. He always parks it in Fall and take it out around June. The trucks has never seen any snow or salt. Very nice and clean truck.

[@Nationalminer84]

you'd think so but we did it one year here in Michigan. went to the auction and bought 10 or so Arizona rigs in the 8-10k range. the shoppers compared them to local trucks price wise and weren't willing to pay much of a premium for them which still baffles me to this day... im talking 1000-1500 more (basically our transport costs) is what we were asking over local trucks showing rust....

[@Chris.Donley]

Huh? I didn't get that much schoolin to understand that.

[@noahgaray7923]

stickloaf when people buy vehicles from down south to bring up north, they usually don’t drive them in the winter...

[@78k10chevy]

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

[@pencilboss]

I have almost that exact truck. Mine is a 1986 ford f250 diesel the only diffentce is that mine has a 1994 7.3l idi turbo diesel and its a cool little 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

[@masonnelsen783]

I have the same truck, it sat since 2014 when it got given to the previous owners grandchild and I found it up for sale and got it for $700 fired up the second day I had it. rebuilt the injectors and re did all the fuel lines, new brake booster,and a set of new batteries and the fluid changes of course.

[@robbyrob8349]

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

[@kevinrichards3288]

I don't see many of those generation Ford fullsize pickups & Broncos out on the roads anymore like I used to back in those days.

[@deepbludude4697]

I traded my trusty rusty 78 CJ7 for a 89 F250 2WD, Ext cab 7.3Idi NA. The beauty of it was it had 53Kmiles on it, it had some body rust issues but not horrible. Iits got a 5 spd in it and runs good for the most part. Ive worked on the fuel delivery system, replaced the steering box put decent if not skinny MTRs on it, Replaced the vacuum pump some break lines. It needs some things like all old iron but man I love it!

[@jordynmartinez5190]

Absolutely love that truck I have a 1980 f150 ranger with the in-line 6 and it’s a beautiful truck I picked her up for 500$ needed a little work but only exterior stuff that didn’t effect the way she ran. I’ve now painted her black. Replaced a bunch of stuff that didn’t have to be replaced but after almost 40 years should be replaced for reliability. I plan on driving almost 1300 miles in her in a week so I’m super excited it’s going to be a fun ride. As long as she holds up.

[@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

[@JeremyBlant]

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

[@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 .

[@greasysteve5671]

I've got an 86 F-150 XL 4x4 with the 351C that is the same color. Hopefully going to swap a 4BT in it

[@detroitdiesel-vu3ig]

Greasy Steve Cleveland? I thought 1973 was the last year for the Cleveland? Ford only had the crappy Windsor's and modified afterward?

[@marcuscrawford9197]

Greasy Steve yes!!!...I have a 96 with a 351W and I would love to but a 4bt in it!!!...As soon as I get the mo ey for the engine my dad and myself gone be busting some nuckles!!!

[@greasysteve5671]

Bruce Springsteen it was swapped in by the guy we bought it from

[@greasysteve5671]

Marcus Crawford yeah I'm trying to figure out if I can keep the C6 auto but I don't know if I could just swap a Diesel valve body from one of these on it or not. It's got a vacuum line going to it but a diesel doesn't make vacuum.

[@nathanplatz8345]

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

[@rockman738]

I’ve got one; 1984 F-250, auto, 96,000 actual miles, and cleaner than his. ( Bought at estate auction where miles were verified.) Gets 19-20 at 65 MPH. in Elko area. (5000ft) As far as towing? I used it to pull a 8,000 lb trailer from Pendleton up to Baker Oregon. 30 min later and many Switchbacks, at 35 mph, in second speed, I made it. I had plenty of company in the truck lane, some of whom I passed. It’ll do the work but not at high speed. The strength is in the torque at around 1200 rpms. Entertaining offers now, because it isn’t a 4x4 and Elko is definitely snow country!

[@salortiz3528]

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

[@jackthebagger7589]

sweet , bought an 84 F250 manual trans 4WD 6.9 new , think I paid $12000 for it .. wish I still had it , good truck , cept for the intake location

[@HFord-vs6hi]

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

[@jordanbrandtner2745]

I got an 87 4x4 6.9 idi with a wastgated sidewinder turbo on it and I love it had an 83 before that was beat to hell and all I can say is the turbo really wakes these engines up

[@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!

[@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.

[@kman-mi7su]

Heck, I could've told you that! I own a 1988 Ford F 250 extended cab long bed with the 7.3 IDI diesel. Mine has cruise control that works and A/C that don't. Those old trucks had better build quality than the current crop of Fords, Dodges, Chevys. It rides like a tank and is built like one, so it lasts 30 plus years.

[@ChloeDunIT]

Dave needs his own monthly segment on TFL Truck channel!

[@grantfreeman4557]

Mine is a dark blue and light tan 1986 xlt lariat and she is definitely a collectable. I'm currently putting a carbed 5.0 in her

[@galerae947]

I have an 86 F250 supercab with a 4 speed manual and the 6.9 diesel. I keep it at 60 mph or under and get 20 mpg routinely. Very reliable work horse.

[@25aspooner]

Awesome truck! I’m almost done with a full rebuild of my grandpas ‘87 F-250 4X4 Custom with 460 and ZF-S542.

[@25aspooner]

I’d love for y’all to do a review of it!

[@sabbath7081]

They hardly smoke if the air filter is clean and the exhaust is un obstructed, the fuel injection pump was fitted with a cam driven timing control to advance the timing via pedal position and automatic transmission models had a control to variate that when the transmission shifted, also indirect injection with pre combustion chambers burned more completely and quietly creating a gurgling diesel sound rather than the clattering of a direct injection engine. I had a 1991 Ford with a 7.3 idi-na and I loved it. 180hp at 3000 rpm 398ftlb torque 5 speed manual zf transmission.

[@noahgaray7923]

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

[@Bayou_Russ]

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

[@chrislemaster2695]

AH The good old International Harvester IDI 6.9L and 7.3L Diesel trucks made from 1986-1994.

[@hawkie333]

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

[@1HeavyWrench]

I had a 1986 F250 3/4 ton 4x4 460ci C6 auto dark blue exterior/interior and loved it very much

[@mattweaver2523]

I know this is an old video but this dude deserves this truck i bet its still running perfectly

[@draftypeaches6551]

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

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

i just seen this truck on craigslist for $6500 and its 2wd he would be lucky to get 3 that engine in 2wd is a $1500 truck all day long

[@ryanpetersen3377]

Wow, does that take me back... growing up, my dad had a blue ‘84 F250 diesel just like this... 2wd single cab... but his was a manual 4 speed. Put 280k miles on that thing before the block cracked. I believe these engines were made by International Harvester.

[@thermidorlevrai65]

respect, my dad had a f350 idi non turbo it was a monster

[@PMangelfire]

Had no idea other ppl loved these trucks so much. 86 bronco w/ 5.0 here in Denver. Bought mine 3-4 years ago for 1000 w/ 105000 miles, now has 114000, thing is a beast off road. I do question that truck being from Cali thou and NOT rusted like its other siblings, is it bondo city under that paint? But even if it is, who ever he got that truck from really took care of it, or put alot of money to fix her up, either way that was great buy dude.

[@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!

[@mbaer5]

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