snatchslayer Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Stupid 05 ram had a noisy lash guide (Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer kept it quite) , death wobble and finally diff went. Looking at a 76 f100 390 2v. Truck is supposedly in great condition. Thinking of picking it up for 4k , then doing a cam intake 4barrel and duals. Is it worth the trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnloverxtreme2 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 you already know what you have to do to the 390. it will be a gooder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 “Death wobble”. Sounds fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 hours ago, snatchslayer said: Stupid 05 ram had a noisy lash guide (Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer kept it quite) , death wobble and finally diff went. Looking at a 76 f100 390 2v. Truck is supposedly in great condition. Thinking of picking it up for 4k , then doing a cam intake 4barrel and duals. Is it worth the trouble? I put a rebuilt 2v 390 out of a 73 f100 in an 82 F100,,,it wasn't very fuel efficient and hard on rear tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted July 17, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted July 17, 2021 Is this a serious question yes it’s worth the trouble it’s a classic Ford pick up. Go buy it 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 27 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: Is this a serious question yes it’s worth the trouble it’s a classic Ford pick up. Go buy it 😂 I wasn't sure if they were a decent engine. I know they're beyond gutless in 76 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted July 18, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 18, 2021 Well Im no ford expert but I beleive if it is a 390 it is a car motor. A truck motor would have been a 391 back in those days.If it is a car motor and a 390 with marauder heads it will be a lotta fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 LS swap is a better option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 29 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: Is this a serious question yes it’s worth the trouble it’s a classic Ford pick up. Go buy it 😂 My Dad had a 74 XLT. I wanted that truck bad when I turned 16 but he traded it in on a 3/4 ton 460 (I believe?) to pull our families trailer. The XLT had the 360 in it, IIRC? Identical to this one, without the lift and tires, obviously. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted July 18, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted July 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, snatchslayer said: I wasn't sure if they were a decent engine. I know they're beyond gutless in 76 lol Ya probably what 150hp it’s easy enough to get some more hp’s out of them though. Maybe get set of 428 head for it that’ll give her some more ponies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted July 18, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted July 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: Well Im no ford expert but I beleive if it is a 390 it is a car motor. A truck motor would have been a 391 back in those days.If it is a car motor and a 390 with marauder heads it will be a lotta fun to drive. 390 last used in cars I think 71 but was used in trucks until 78 I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 I had 2 different 4x4 trucks with 390's a 73 with a 4 speed and a 74 with an automatic, both were 360's to start with the 390 was much more power than the 360 and back tires didn't last long. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snopro31 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 buy my 2012 5.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 17 hours ago, ACE said: LS swap is a better option always is. LS is the solution to almost all gas motor questions Or cummins if we want to talk diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Angry ginger said: always is. LS is the solution to almost all gas motor questions Or cummins if we want to talk diesel Yup tbh though my next swap might be the newer LT series. They have a much nicer torque curve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 14 hours ago, snopro31 said: buy my 2012 5.0 How much u want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Saw the truck... Not what I was expecting for 4k lol. Ill pass. Why the fuck are used vehicles so expensive all of the sudden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, snatchslayer said: Saw the truck... Not what I was expecting for 4k lol. Ill pass. Why the fuck are used vehicles so expensive all of the sudden Just went through this with my son. Almost impossible to find anything decent unless you want to spend big bucks. Supply is way down and dealers are crying for inventory, both up here and state side, and are offering huge amounts for used. 2013 Ram Bighorn for $25 g's a couple months ago are now $32 to $35 for lower mileage ones, They have gone up that fast, and by no stretch were they cheap prior. My son paid $10 g's for his 2010 Silverado and could likely get $15-$17 now and it was basically just purchased less than 2 months ago! When you talked about that $4g's truck you were interested in, I was wondering if things were a little different out west as I thought for $4g's around these parts, you wouldn't get much of anything for that price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, irv said: Just went through this with my son. Almost impossible to find anything decent unless you want to spend big bucks. Supply is way down and dealers are crying for inventory, both up here and state side, and are offering huge amounts for used. 2013 Ram Bighorn for $25 g's a couple months ago are now $32 to $35 for lower mileage ones, They have gone up that fast, and by no stretch were they cheap prior. My son paid $10 g's for his 2010 Silverado and could likely get $15-$17 now and it was basically just purchased less than 2 months ago! When you talked about that $4g's truck you were interested in, I was wondering if things were a little different out west as I thought for $4g's around these parts, you wouldn't get much of anything for that price. Yeah, its low compression on a few cylinders and needs paint. Bodywork is done and in primer tho. Interior leaves something to be desired. I wasn't expecting mint by any means , I mean its a 76, but when you tell someone its in great condition.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted July 19, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 19, 2021 6 hours ago, irv said: Just went through this with my son. Almost impossible to find anything decent unless you want to spend big bucks. Supply is way down and dealers are crying for inventory, both up here and state side, and are offering huge amounts for used. 2013 Ram Bighorn for $25 g's a couple months ago are now $32 to $35 for lower mileage ones, They have gone up that fast, and by no stretch were they cheap prior. My son paid $10 g's for his 2010 Silverado and could likely get $15-$17 now and it was basically just purchased less than 2 months ago! When you talked about that $4g's truck you were interested in, I was wondering if things were a little different out west as I thought for $4g's around these parts, you wouldn't get much of anything for that price. I stopped by the dealer I deal with ( ford ) on friday. 3 f-150's and no superduties. This is a dealer that dosnt even sell cars, just new ford trucks and SUV's. On a normal yr they will sell 6-7 trucks a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 8 hours ago, snatchslayer said: Saw the truck... Not what I was expecting for 4k lol. Ill pass. Why the fuck are used vehicles so expensive all of the sudden I got catfished bad on a truck this winter. MINT low mile 2002 Gmc . Wanted a good dollar but those are good trucks. Only one small scratch on it drove over an hour to go see it and it was a beat up pile of shit. Looked like it was parked in a pasture for 5 years. And a cheap tinfoil and bondo job on the rust over the rear tires. Like wtf is wrong with people? You think I’m not going to notice it’s a total piece of shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, ACE said: I got catfished bad on a truck this winter. MINT low mile 2002 Gmc . Wanted a good dollar but those are good trucks. Only one small scratch on it drove over an hour to go see it and it was a beat up pile of shit. Looked like it was parked in a pasture for 5 years. And a cheap tinfoil and bondo job on the rust over the rear tires. Like wtf is wrong with people? You think I’m not going to notice it’s a total piece of shit? Jesus. That's brutal. I'd be pissed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted July 19, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted July 19, 2021 8 hours ago, snatchslayer said: Yeah, its low compression on a few cylinders and needs paint. Bodywork is done and in primer tho. Interior leaves something to be desired. I wasn't expecting mint by any means , I mean its a 76, but when you tell someone its in great condition.... 1 hour ago, ACE said: I got catfished bad on a truck this winter. MINT low mile 2002 Gmc . Wanted a good dollar but those are good trucks. Only one small scratch on it drove over an hour to go see it and it was a beat up pile of shit. Looked like it was parked in a pasture for 5 years. And a cheap tinfoil and bondo job on the rust over the rear tires. Like wtf is wrong with people? You think I’m not going to notice it’s a total piece of shit? Crazy what some people’s version of “clean” is. I always have to ask about 30 different ways if it has any rust because apparently people have different ideas of what rust means. I’ll say as in bubbles, holes, surface rust, brown rust streaks, flaking rust, rust pits, scaley rust anything that has to do with rust 😂. Then if I go to look at it first thing I do is crawl under it and if any sign of lied about rust at all I just walk if there willing to lie about something obvious to see they’ll lie about anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 45 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: Crazy what some people’s version of “clean” is. I always have to ask about 30 different ways if it has any rust because apparently people have different ideas of what rust means. I’ll say as in bubbles, holes, surface rust, brown rust streaks, flaking rust, rust pits, scaley rust anything that has to do with rust 😂. Then if I go to look at it first thing I do is crawl under it and if any sign of lied about rust at all I just walk if there willing to lie about something obvious to see they’ll lie about anything. So true lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snopro31 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 7/18/2021 at 2:12 PM, snatchslayer said: How much u want i got offered 10 on trade lol. not safetied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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