'96 F250 PowerStroke Build (Another Ridiculous Build Thread Provided by Cam)

what are they, horizontal shocks tied to the steering knuckle? looks shiny

For the most part. Valved a little differently, but like they are called, they stabilize the steering of the truck. At higher speeds these older lifted trucks are a handful, this has tightened everything up.

neat, no death wobble for you!

looking forward to the interior swap

Took the time today and got my new carpet and 40/20/40 seat installed. I managed to trim the carpet too short on one side so I'll have to do it again, but for the time being this is a nice upgrade.

How many mustangs do you have?!

An orange one now too?!

No lol. The CO Boss 302 is my buddy's car.

I was gonna say Jesus Christ cam I need to change careers so I can have all these toys

Say it isn't so Cam! I read on insta that you sold big red? @GallopingFord

Yeah - sold it nearly 2 months ago. Unfortunately, after someone rear ended me, it caused a chain reaction of shit breaking/leaking and I just didn't have the time to deal with it. That being said, I was more than happy for what I sold it for and will be on the hunt for another OBS. I think I'm done with the regular cab trucks though - they just don't have enough functionality for me.

That's depressing that you had to get rid of her

GallopingFord said:

Yeah - sold it nearly 2 months ago. Unfortunately, after someone rear ended me, it caused a chain reaction of shit breaking/leaking and I just didn't have the time to deal with it. That being said, I was more than happy for what I sold it for and will be on the hunt for another OBS. I think I'm done with the regular cab trucks though - they just don't have enough functionality for me.

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If I recall correctly there wasn't a factory OBS 4x4 dually pickup, only chassiscab's soo a conversion sounds right up your alley

GallopingFord said:

Yeah - sold it nearly 2 months ago. Unfortunately, after someone rear ended me, it caused a chain reaction of shit breaking/leaking and I just didn't have the time to deal with it. That being said, I was more than happy for what I sold it for and will be on the hunt for another OBS. I think I'm done with the regular cab trucks though - they just don't have enough functionality for me.

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Crew cab FTW!! They are nice and roomy inside.


1997 F350 powerstroke crew cab 4x4 long bed

Or

1997 F250 powerstroke crew cab 4x4 short bed


I have all kinds of new parts piling up in the shop for mine right now. If I can take a break from daddy duties I hope to get some things put on this weekend.

Yeah we will see what happens. I have a buyer for my Excursion coming on Monday. Looking at a couple options.

Dam Cam, didn't know of the truck getting rear ended. Sucks to see it go, it was a sweet project, can't wait to see the next one.

Sold the Excursion today... Now the hunt for the next OBS Ford shall commence. Haha

GallopingFord said:

Sold the Excursion today... Now the hunt for the next OBS Ford shall commence. Haha

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Do you have an idea of what you want yet?

The US Specialty Vehicles Rhino GX is a Ford F-450 on Steroids



http://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/ford-f450-rhino-gx/

But he'd only have that ^^^ for about 3 and a half weeks too

Deez-67 said:

Do you have an idea of what you want yet?

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Most likely going to be another OBS. I miss my red one a lot, but looking to spend more money on a mint one with significantly less miles and in better shape.

1996 Bronco 4X4 Eddie Bauer (or super nice XLT). 351W, all-options (quad shocks, tow package, leather interior, etc). I want a '96 since it is OBDII

or

1996/1997 F250 4x4 Crew Cab, Short Bed. Diesel, with all options, cab lights, power equipment, etc. I'd like to find a manual one, but it's not a deal breaker. Must have gray interior.

Looking for Black, Silver, Dark Red, Dark Green, Darker Blues.

Looking to spend around $16K on Bronco and upwards of $20K for a F250. I'll pay more for one that has been extremely well maintained and has all documentation.

Gabe said:

But he'd only have that ^^^ for about 3 and a half weeks too

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Shortest length I've owned a vehicle for was my Excursion and that was right over 4 months. Along with that, it was the one I got the most return on too. Lol