picked up a new toy, 97 f250

[ImpalaSlayer]

so i was cruzing CL like i usually do and i came across this truck and had to go check it out. its a 97 f250 with a KP d60 up front, 460 auto. 140k its on 37s but i think ill lower it down to 35s, a bit big for my taste ( i know ill get **** for that). main reason i wana lower it down is because it has stacked blocks in the back which is fail.

it has some rust but isnt too bad. the drivers side rear window wont go up the last 3 inches, any ideas? ive never messed with power window stuff.

heres a few pics

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/crew%20cab/IMG_3027.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/crew%20cab/IMG_3026.jpg
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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/crew%20cab/IMG_3023.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/crew%20cab/IMG_3033.jpg

[guspech750]

That's bad ass!! A friend of mine had the exact same colored truck with the 460. Nice find.


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[tbone]

Our liberal, tree hugging friends are going into convulsions right now........:beatnik:

[ImpalaSlayer]

Our liberal, tree hugging friends are going into convulsions right now........:beatnik:

good, i burned 1/4 tank on the way home from B-more, about 50 miles

[tbone]

Invite Barry for a ride. That is if you can tear him away from his electric, solar, bio powered 1 banger.

[Joe Walsh]

Nice find!!

460 heh???

If you're gonna feed that big block beast you might as well make it really move...

http://www.jonkaaseracingengines.com/component/content/article/40-kaase-products/188-kaase-p-51-cylinder-heads.html

From Jon Kaase's website:

" On 91 octane, Kaase's P51-equipped 460 showed us 597 lb-ft at 4,900 rpm, running up the powerband to 687 hp at 6,700 rpm.
We had a basic short-block that could easily double for the one in a buddy's truck (stock block, crank, rods, and all).
Take that basic genetic material, add a hard-hitting COMP roller cam, a Kaase top end, and a matching big induction, and you have a combination that makes way more power than the sum of its parts."

almost 700 HP and 6700 rpm on a stock block 460!.....:bows:

Just sayin' so ya know......:D

[Timw286]

Damn that's a good looking truck, 1997 was the last year of that body style right?

[BODYMAN]

Oh yea! Had a 97 F-350 CC diesel in Black best truck I ever owned. As for that window Dave the cable on the regulator is probably all binded up or broke. New regulators arent to bad in price and fairly easy to repl

[LANDY]

Perfect truck for a diesel. BTW Dave it looks sharp for its age.

[fastblackmerc]

Nice!

Take the door panel off and check the regulator. May need lube and/or adjustment.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Nice find!!

460 heh???

If you're gonna feed that big block beast you might as well make it really move...

http://www.jonkaaseracingengines.com/component/content/article/40-kaase-products/188-kaase-p-51-cylinder-heads.html

From Jon Kaase's website:

" On 91 octane, Kaase's P51-equipped 460 showed us 597 lb-ft at 4,900 rpm, running up the powerband to 687 hp at 6,700 rpm.
We had a basic short-block that could easily double for the one in a buddy's truck (stock block, crank, rods, and all).
Take that basic genetic material, add a hard-hitting COMP roller cam, a Kaase top end, and a matching big induction, and you have a combination that makes way more power than the sum of its parts."

almost 700 HP and 6700 rpm on a stock block 460!.....:bows:

Just sayin' so ya know......:D

damn thats pretty insane, but unless something goes wrong witht he engine, i plan to pretty much leave it be


Damn that's a good looking truck, 1997 was the last year of that body style right?

yup, 99 they went to the superdutys, there was no real 98 f250, only the half tons they "upgraded". im not sure how it played out exactly as i was only 9 in 98 lol


Oh yea! Had a 97 F-350 CC diesel in Black best truck I ever owned. As for that window Dave the cable on the regulator is probably all binded up or broke. New regulators arent to bad in price and fairly easy to repl
shoulda never sold it Todd, these trucks hold there value like crazy if they are nice, especialy the diesels. i pulled the door panel, ill have to investergate tomorrow, ive never really played with a power window, ive never really had a promlem with one

Perfect truck for a diesel. BTW Dave it looks sharp for its age.

i didnt want a diesel Landy. if it had been diesel i would have bought it but i prefer the gassers. and ill have my cummins up and running some time in the next decade so ill have a diesel then lol

[RoyLPita]

Nice find. Lub the track, too.

[BODYMAN]

Beleive me Dave I miss that truck More then anything else Ive owned. Truck was immaculante and in 120,xxx miles I owned it,it never let me down. IMO that was the last real truck ever built hands down.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Beleive me Dave I miss that truck More then anything else Ive owned. Truck was immaculante and in 120,xxx miles I owned it,it never let me down. IMO that was the last real truck ever built hands down.

if it dont got vent windows, its a car with a big trunk

[69marquis conv]

Very nice! Sometimes the window issue is as simple as plastic gear plugs (http://www.bigmercury.com/bigmercury_technical.htm#pwrep air) and can be repaired for under $3 and some time to R&R. Follow link to the repair I did on on an '88 Ford pickup.

[jlangmaid]

Cable in regulator almost for sure.

Black's great, until you have to wax it-and those trucks have a whole lotta acreage to cover...
Pretty much part of the reason I opted to buy a dtr rather than black mar.

Keep an eye on the slushbox, you'll probably be ok behind the gas motor but mine didn't last long backing the diesel.

Cut the front bumper and you can fit 35's with no lift, reducing roll while keeping ground clearance.

Pics with my stock tires and the 35" bfg's I run in the winter.

Been through a good bit of the lower 48 in it, and second only to my IHC's.

Enjoy the truck-last of the wing vent windows!

Owned since 2000 by a proud liberal, blue-collar, pro-union gun-totin' tree hugger. :D

[DEFYANT]

This site needs a "like" button! Awesome ride! Congrats!

[ImpalaSlayer]

Cable in regulator almost for sure.

Black's great, until you have to wax it-and those trucks have a whole lotta acreage to cover...
Pretty much part of the reason I opted to buy a dtr rather than black mar.

Keep an eye on the slushbox, you'll probably be ok behind the gas motor but mine didn't last long backing the diesel.

Cut the front bumper and you can fit 35's with no lift, reducing roll while keeping ground clearance.

Pics with my stock tires and the 35" bfg's I run in the winter.

Been through a good bit of the lower 48 in it, and second only to my IHC's.

Enjoy the truck-last of the wing vent windows!

Owned since 2000 by a proud liberal, blue-collar, pro-union gun-totin' tree hugger. :D


thats beautiful truck. i check out the regulator, thanks

[bigrocks85]

Cool buy and a nice truck!!!

[blazen71]

97 F-250/F-350 has got to be my favorite. I prefer the Powerstroke but 460 works. My buddy has a 97 F-350SRW standard cab with powerstroke. He just restored the body cause the truck is worth it. My other buddy has the same truck you just got but in stock form. Loves it, no problems!

[BODYMAN]

if it dont got vent windows, its a car with a big trunk

LOL. And yes that was a heck of alot of black to wax. All these pics you guys are posting is gonna make me go shopping for another 97 350 prefferably a CC but Id take a standard cab but it's gotta have a powerstroke.
P.S. I sold it to get a new 2004 F-250 King Ranch CC 6.0 Diesel & it had a million warranty issues. Enjoy the new ride Dave!

[BODYMAN]

You got me shopping around, Ill just tell my wife to blame you I like this blue always have http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=303356619&dealer_id=66457751&car_year=1997&systime=&doors=&model=F350&search_lang=en&start_year=1996&body_style=TRUCKS&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=300&min_price=&rdm=1316099830346&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=&fuel=&keywords_display=&sownerid=66113885&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=1997&showZipError=y&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=ST_LOUIS_NO&page_location=findacar%3A%3Ais psearchform&body_code=32&isFlashPlugin=true&transmission=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&color=&address=63390&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=&make=FORD&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=204&standard=false If I were to come across a CC in that color Id snatch it up Man they have actually went up in price a 97 CC 350 4x4 Long bed diesel good miles are like 12-16,xxx Good ole 7.3

[Chayton]

Invite Barry for a ride. That is if you can tear him away from his electric, solar, bio powered 1 banger.

EL OH EL HAHA :lol:

[Mr. Man]

Thought my T was long. Good luck parking that monster.:lol:

Keep us posted on the mods as you go along.:)

[jimlam56]

Very nice! Sometimes the window issue is as simple as plastic gear plugs (http://www.bigmercury.com/bigmercury_technical.htm#pwrep air) and can be repaired for under $3 and some time to R&R. Follow link to the repair I did on on an '88 Ford pickup.
Yes, these were a problem on older CVs too. I believe they are made that way to be a "weak link" in case someone gets caught in the window, like a little kid.
Hardest thing is just getting to them.
Good writeup by the way!

[ImpalaSlayer]

You got me shopping around, Ill just tell my wife to blame you I like this blue always have http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=303356619&dealer_id=66457751&car_year=1997&systime=&doors=&model=F350&search_lang=en&start_year=1996&body_style=TRUCKS&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=300&min_price=&rdm=1316099830346&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=&fuel=&keywords_display=&sownerid=66113885&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=1997&showZipError=y&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=ST_LOUIS_NO&page_location=findacar%3A%3Ais psearchform&body_code=32&isFlashPlugin=true&transmission=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&color=&address=63390&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=&make=FORD&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=204&standard=false If I were to come across a CC in that color Id snatch it up Man they have actually went up in price a 97 CC 350 4x4 Long bed diesel good miles are like 12-16,xxx Good ole 7.3

that color is called moonlight blue, looks awesome, paint code km.

if i were to get a diesel in this condition at this miles i would have been looking at 8kish, its crazy but its a good thing.

[ImpalaSlayer]

swaped the 37s for some 35s, rides alot smoother but still a bit rough on good bumps, gona try some diff shocks. i think it looks sweet the way it is, lowerd it about an inch and a half.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/crew%20cab/IMG_3038.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/crew%20cab/IMG_3040.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/blaster250cr/crew%20cab/IMG_3041.jpg

[BODYMAN]

that color is called moonlight blue, looks awesome, paint code km.

if i were to get a diesel in this condition at this miles i would have been looking at 8kish, its crazy but its a good thing.

I will find another Dave. I always have kept my eyes open for the right one. I actually had 2 of them both 97 F350 CC LB Diesels. The very first was that blue with white in the middle 2-tone set up. Also had a 7.3 Excursion wish Inever sold. Ive been toying with getting another for a while, and would say when I find that certain one I will. High miles doesnt scare me on them, I see these tow co's with wreckers pushing 450,xxx and still running perfect. After seeing youre pics has got me stirred up.

[BODYMAN]

Personally I like it better the way you have it now! It was a tad to high before. Awesome ****ing trucks

[ImpalaSlayer]

yeah im digging it. there is much less vibration going down the road with the all terains. with the other tires the pass side seat would vibrate back and forth lol

[blazen71]

Stacked blocks have to go. Save the ones with the tabs for the bumpstops!

[BODYMAN]

yeah im digging it. there is much less vibration going down the road with the all terains. with the other tires the pass side seat would vibrate back and forth lol

Oh how I know that feeling. Speaking of that I didnt mind it however after having my 1st son I remember looking back at him in a car seat, Poor guys head bouncing around like a bobble doll. I remember telling the wife I better get something smoother before this truck gives are son brain damage lol. As for myself I never minded the ride just one of those things you get used to. Iam jealous Dave.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Stacked blocks have to go. Save the ones with the tabs for the bumpstops!

yeah i have to figure something out

[BODYMAN]

Thought I would share a pic of my black one pulling my 03 KB-S MM. That truck was more at home with a load behind it, rode like a dream that way. This pic really makes me miss it LOL That was one long sob with my car hauler behind it.

[ImpalaSlayer]

Thought I would share a pic of my black one pulling my 03 KB-S MM. That truck was more at home with a load behind it, rode like a dream that way. This pic really makes me miss it LOL That was one long sob with my car hauler behind it.

yeah they get pretty long when you put the 8ft box on em. gotta love the alcoas though

[BODYMAN]

Yeah they do. Them Alcoas were awesome. Now Iam starting to miss that thing hadnt thought about it in a while. It was dyno tuned by one of the best in Diesel business 4" down pipe,modfied air gate,K&n filter and 5" exhaust with no muffler it was one mean truck. Me and my darn impulses I was bad about that when younger I'd wake up 1 morning and sell things for something else. Notice the back end of the truck? That MM behind it isnt even phasing it. I think it may be about time to start shopping now that Iam down to one vehicle.. LOL

[ImpalaSlayer]

Yeah they do. Them Alcoas were awesome. Now Iam starting to miss that thing hadnt thought about it in a while. It was dyno tuned by one of the best in Diesel business 4" down pipe,modfied air gate,K&n filter and 5" exhaust with no muffler it was one mean truck. Me and my darn impulses I was bad about that when younger I'd wake up 1 morning and sell things for something else. Notice the back end of the truck? That MM behind it isnt even phasing it. I think it may be about time to start shopping now that Iam down to one vehicle.. LOL

oh **** didnt see you sold steves car. if i were you id get one out of texas or the desert, no rust that way. itll be worth it if you got the coin

[BODYMAN]

oh **** didnt see you sold steves car. if i were you id get one out of texas or the desert, no rust that way. itll be worth it if you got the coin


Well now thanks to you ;) I'am gonna just kinda start looking around. I would possibly do a 2001-2 F 350 7.3 also the last few years of the 7.3 but prefer a 97

[RubberCtyRauder]

Nice find! I have something similiar..A 95 F350..bought it new, 36,000 miles now, not driven winters, no rust anywhere, not driven so much now for that matter. it gets 10 or 12ish mpg. It only has the 351, wish I would have got the 460, but it does have 4.10 gears. and the rest of the XLT stuff.

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu92/mdnos/1995F350.jpg

[ImpalaSlayer]

Nice find! I have something similiar..A 95 F350..bought it new, 36,000 miles now, not driven winters, no rust anywhere, not driven so much now for that matter. it gets 10 or 12ish mpg. It only has the 351, wish I would have got the 460, but it does have 4.10 gears. and the rest of the XLT stuff.

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu92/mdnos/1995F350.jpg

wow man thats nice, if you ever wana sell let me know!!!!!