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Ken Christopherson 04-09-2009 17:36:16 71.63.192.200 3327 Report to Moderator	Just picked up a 1986 Ford F250 Regular Cab 8' bed with the 6.9L International Diesel and a 4 speed manual. Got it for 500 bucks on Monday. 47,400 original miles. Starts every time. Interior is mint, but the tin is rough. (MN truck, salty roads are rough on our vehicles). Bought it from the original owner who bought it late December 1985. This seems to be a very strong truck. Just wondering any opinions on using this to haul my 1941 Case SC, and possibly down the road (when I get them) a Unstyled A or G and a Farmall M. The drivetrain and clutch are strong and leaks none (amazingly). Truck has a rear bumper made from 10" tall X 3/8" thick piece of channel iron that is welded directly tot he frame. I bolted a hitch right to the bottom of it. I figure that thing would be strong enough to do most the hauling. I know gooseneck's are better for larger loads, however I don't plan on doing any long-distance hauling. I want to save that for when I get my 3500HD single wheel crew cab duramax. (Won't happen for a long time). Let me know your thoughts. I will try to post a picture of it somewhere here. [Reply]   [Send Email]
Oldmax 04-10-2009 16:45:23 24.154.154.82 3339 Report to Moderator	Re: New hauling truck in reply to Ken Christopherson, 04-09-2009 17:36:16   I would go to a frame "receaver type" hitch on that truck a 10,000 lb at least , if you are going to pull any thing larger than a 5'X8' utilty trailer, check the rating on bumper probly is 500 load & 5000 pull. Usualy the bumper is too high for a trailer when loaded trailer should set level .   [Reply]   [Send Email]
bcPA 04-10-2009 13:10:01 74.214.51.21 3336 Report to Moderator	Re: New hauling truck in reply to Ken Christopherson, 04-09-2009 17:36:16   remember the theory of the weakest link. Check just how well is that massive channel attached to your frame. If it is just hanging there as a bumper that wont do. A good quality of weld and extra braces are needed for strength beyond what is needed to just hang a bumper back there so it wont fall off.   [Reply]   [No Email]
sws55 04-09-2009 21:38:33 173.17.179.101 3331 Report to Moderator	Re: New hauling truck in reply to Ken Christopherson, 04-09-2009 17:36:16   Ken, I had a much lighter version of your truck, a 1986 F-150 4x4 with similar Minnesota rusting (85% rust free!). To be safe, you might want to inspect your steel brake lines for rust spots and pits, or carry a bottle of brake fluid just to be safe. My little truck always pulled well and had good strong brakes to match. Your's should be a great hauler! But back in 1997 I had a steel brake line on the rear axle let go on that '86 F-150 while I was helping someone move from St. Paul to Hutchinson, on a Sunday afternoon naturally. The brakes were spongy and about gone when I limped into Hutch down shifting to slow down before braking, the dashboard brake warning light burning solidly. Luckly a NAPA store was open and I bought a couple bottles of brake fluid. The 75 mile trip home was without a load and on flat roads, but it still wasn't any fun. Stopped to top off the master brake cylinder several times along the way when the brake warning light started blinking. The brake line was inexpensive to get fixed, around $50 at that time. I wouldn't wish a trip like that on anyone especially with a heavy trailer in traffic. Good luck and happy hauling!   [Reply]   [No Email]
sws55 04-09-2009 21:24:48 173.17.179.101 3330 Report to Moderator	Re: New hauling truck in reply to Ken Christopherson, 04-09-2009 17:36:16   Ken, I had a much lighter version of your truck, a 1986 F-150 4x4 with similar Minnesota rusting (85% rust free!). To be safe, you might want to inspect your steel brake lines for rust spots and pits, or carry a bottle of brake fluid just to be safe. My little truck always pulled well and had good strong brakes to match. Your's should be a great hauler! But back in 1997 I had a steel brake line on the rear axle let go on that '86 F-150 while I was helping someone move from St. Paul to Hutchinson, on a Sunday afternoon naturally. The brakes were spongy and about gone when I limped into Hutch down shifting to slow down before braking, the dashboard brake warning light burning solidly. Luckly a NAPA store was open and I bought a couple bottles of brake fluid. The 75 mile trip home was without a load and on flat roads, but it still wasn't any fun. Stopped to top off the master brake cylinder several times along the way when the brake warning light started blinking. The brake line was inexpensive to get fixed, around $50 at that time. I wouldn't wish a trip like that on anyone especially with a heavy trailer in traffic. Good luck and happy hauling!   [Reply]   [No Email]
Ken Christopherson 04-09-2009 18:10:44 71.63.192.200 3328 Report to Moderator	Re: New hauling truck in reply to Ken Christopherson, 04-09-2009 17:36:16   Here is a picture from the rear with a view of the massive bumper. Truck Picture   [Reply]   [Send Email]