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mmetcalfe
11-06-2007, 05:40 PM
I've been thinking about getting into plowing and landscaping.

I just found what I think is a good deal, a 99 350 with 80k on it. The guy just replaced the starter, all the brakes, and tires.

Do you guys think this is a good deal for 7k? It was used for plowing a residential driveway in the past, but it was not used commercially. It does not come with a plow, but he said it has a fisher minute mount bracket under the truck still with the wires for the controls.

Does anyone have an opinion on this? What kind of problems do these trucks run into commonly? What do yo guys do if you only have one truck and it breaks down on you while you are out plowing? Do you have other guys in the area you could call to finish your clients driveways in that situation?

Thanks,
Mike
GravelyGuy
11-06-2007, 05:44 PM
What engine, RC EC, 4x4, condition etc.
JoeyD
11-06-2007, 05:45 PM
If it's a powerstroke 7.3l turbo diesel then the motor with 80k is worth that money by itself. That motor is pretty bullet proof. You will have small things to fix assuming he always maintained it. You will want to have the Tranny looked at.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb97/ulsjoeyd/Truck001.jpg

Mine is a 99 F250 w/ 7.3l powerstroke diesel
RedMax Man
11-06-2007, 05:45 PM
What engine does it have? Any rust? other specs?
I paid $7400 for my 1999 F-350 XLT reg. cab 8' bed, Triton 5.4L V8 last December. It came with an 8' Fisher and had 140,000 + miles on it. Its i very good shape for the age.
mmetcalfe
11-06-2007, 05:45 PM
5.4, it is an XL, and it is 4x4 regular cab. The only rust it has just over the rear driver side tire. Looks like it would be an easy fix.
supercuts
11-08-2007, 07:24 AM
check the bottom of the doors, under the rubber strip. they rot out bad there if the truck didnt have front mud flaps. may be another bargining point. price sounds decent for the truck. also, ball joints in the 99-01 or 02 are weak, its a dana 50 front end. its very expensive to have them replaced, if there is play in the steering they may be bad.
DK lawn care
11-08-2007, 12:01 PM
check if it shot out any plugs
nobagger
11-08-2007, 03:28 PM
check if it shot out any plugs

YES! Back then Fords were famous for blowing plugs out of the cylinder heads. All in all seems like a decent deal.
DK lawn care
11-08-2007, 08:29 PM
it happend from 98.5 (when they where introduced) all the way up to i think 2001 which was when they introduced the PI heads (performance improved) which had more threads in the cylinder head. Plugs blowing out was rare but it happened. If u plan to change the plugs ur self then make sure u tork them right and u shouldnt have a problem.
TXNSLighting
11-09-2007, 10:19 AM
check if it shot out any plugs

5.4's didnt have that problem.
TXNSLighting
11-09-2007, 10:20 AM
it happend from 98.5 (when they where introduced) all the way up to i think 2001 which was when they introduced the PI heads (performance improved) which had more threads in the cylinder head. Plugs blowing out was rare but it happened. If u plan to change the plugs ur self then make sure u tork them right and u shouldnt have a problem.

they were 99's tho...
J&R Landscaping
11-09-2007, 01:43 PM
I could be wrong but I thought only the 6.8 v-10's shot plugs out. Sounds like a decent deal for the money if the steering and front end is tight. Any leaks or noticable engine crud?
Greybeard
11-09-2007, 11:28 PM
That's a good plow truck. Assuming it doesn't have any major problems. You can find a bunch of Fisher plows in the Want Advertiser every week. The fact that it already has the frame and the wiring will save you $300 or a long weekend in installation. And you can use one from a Dodge or Chevy and sell the spare pieces. If the plow went on in 1999, it's a MM 1, so check your wires when you buy a blade.