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You have a very understanding HOA that's a lot of cars.

Those old 7.3l powerstrokes where solidly reliable. Keep it for the long run

DON'T SELL IT! That's a very good buy.. Miles mean NOTHING with a 7.3, ive seen low mileage ones beat to death and running poorly and others with 400k looking and running like brand new.. The 99s and 2000s were the "special" ones, only 2 years they came with forged rods... All others had pmrs, powdered metal.. I don't recommend tuning but that motor can take a serious amount of tuning. They can be a bit of a basket case to diagnose if not running well, but you can set it up perfectly and stay under 10k if you're smart with it (my lml dmax is $10k sitting on a pallet with cut wires lol)... Injectors are cheap enough now and honestly not too bad to change.. Take a look at your icp values might be able to get these with torque pro, this will give you a picture of your high pressure oil system health to stay ahead of any common issues. The oil leak could be the turbo pedestal, pretty common, all this stuff is so well documented you will never have a problem you can't look up... If the truck hard starts in cold weather but is perfect the rest of the year, you have a slightly leaky injector, and you can do just one, no problem, been through this several times believe me.. There are ways to diagnose it by temperature on the manifold etc.. I almost forgot there are shims that will stop the stiction in cold weather you install under the injector solenoids that will fix cold starting too, waaaaaaaaay easier to try that first if necessary 👌 If it's a perfect runner, change the oil every 5k rotella t6 (NEVER lucas )for the injectors and itll stay that way and it will run another 350k... period.. And you can dump tcw3 2 stroke oil in the fuel or trans fluid lol, it will burn anything, and no worries about emissions systems... Clunk can be carrier or pinion bearings, check the driveline with wheels off the ground, ive seen loose pinions more on the sterling but that d80 is a lootttttttttttt stronger, pretty equivalent to the newest stuff actually, a very very strong rearend! BTW, the lower seat leather can be scavenged from any f series or expedition, youre welcome :) DON'T SELL IT

Please don't sell your self short. list that gmc for 4k and take $3,500. Yes i understand content creation bringing money but. You still need to Bank money from your sells.or money on house payments & rehab. A shop build and a dealers licence. Plus payments on your black beauty are all taxing your income your bleeding green atm.. you need to start selling like a dealership. To get that money for the bigger picture. 15 on the vet 15 on the Porsche. Is bout 30k that it self will pay for the house ... Then you'll need to snatch up a few more cheap hi profit car's to flip then your shop will be at hand. Now im not being trollish. I truly Love your content. I just want to see you succeed And not fail. But as i said you gotta start selling your flips at market values or your gonna shoot your self in the foot. Good luck Randy

It’s a good truck to keep, you already have too much in it to sell it and make a profit.

You will love your Ford you just picked up, I have that 7.3 in my f350 and in my book it can not be beat when it comes to trucks. Love what you do.

I've got a 99 F350 with about the same mileage. It's a great truck once you learn all the weak points. (Mostly sensors) mechanically those 7.3's just don't quit. Keep a good air filter on it as any dust in the engine will ruin it and cause loss of compression and excessive blow-by out the oil fill cap.

Keep that diesel! You wanted something to run back and too you can’t go go wrong with diesel

I think that was a really good bye you did a pretty nice job there

Lol, I can't believe Firestone can get away with replacing a tie rod for $250+. That's maybe a $30 part on RockAuto and 30 minutes labor.

The Porsche, Vette and GMC will pay for your new shop.

Truck looks a good buy Randy, sell the GMC & the Porsche & the Corvette so you can raise some serious cash to help pay for the new tyres & shocks etc on the new truck, that's my personal advice, you don't want any debt if you can help it as it costs interest. Sell anything you have that's surplus to your present requirements to raise hard cash to fund getting your traders licence & shop built & new house fit to live in etc.These things will allow you to make money. I f you give up renting your home & move in to your new property that rent money will be a big saving every month.As you have spent so much money of the truck I suggest you keep it long term to get the use out of the new tyres & parts, after all you paid for them, why let a punter buy it cheap to benefit & you lose money ? I bought my first car aged 17 for 25 UK POUNDS CASH & my last car , a brand new out the show room as I retired aged 65 for 24,000 UK pounds, all of them were cash buys, no credit so no interest paid to finance companies, better off in my pocket !! If I could not afford cash I did without until I could afford ! Best of luck with the new stage in your life, look after Tim, your fiance & Nick & Weird Beard, you all make a great team together.

I have a 1999 F250 SD 7.3 that I have owned for 10 years. It has a 6 speed manual. I love it and have had almost no maintenance issues. I replaced the tires, front brake pads, batteries, AC compressor clutch ($100), and that's about it.

this truck is a keeper. a real reliable work horse that'll do whatever you need it to and with all the stuff youre doing and all the cars you buy, you need that tow rig.

Congrats brotha! Love my 2002 7.3 PSD, 200k mi. Upgraded the stock shocks with Bilstein 5100... night and day. Pretty much had to do what you did too. Mine was a farm girl covered in rocks and dirt. Got new tires, flushed trans fluid, transfer case fluid, diff fluid, oil change, fuel filter, high pressure oil crossover... 2ish grand. She hasnt skipped a beat.

You got yourself a good truck Randy. I have a 99 F250 Super Duty Extended cab version of the one you bought . It has 235,000 miles on it and I love it. The 7.3 turbo diesel is a bullet proof engine!

7.3s are very good engines as long you take care of it.

Hell yeah randy! I’d daily drive that 7.3 can’t lie!

12:45,,, clunk might be a drive shaft carrier bearing,,,

I think that bent steering stabiliser, the pulling to the right and the missing chrome steel rim all indicate that it's slid into a kerb at some point. It would be worth checking out all the suspension components on the front right corner as there may be some damage there, though with it being a 4wd they're all likely to be pretty solid, but don't be surprised if the hub bearing on that corner starts getting noisy pretty soon as that and the steering components will have taken most of the load from the hit so the bearings will probably be on borrowed time if they haven't already been replaced...

300k for that size diesel is not even broken in.

my dad owned a 1994 Ford f350 7.3 diesel truck, had it shipped to Nicaragua and it was the biggest truck on the road. Worked great on the farm pulling trailers and after he sold it got a lot of money for it.

Congrats randy, now you have a solid reliable truck for your new house

Those 7.3's are absolute tanks, please keep that truck, it will just keep running!

I bought an '04 Super Duty F350 Crew Cab 6.0 6 speed manual from Copart over a year ago and had same issue with steering stabilizer being bent. Not a big deal at all to fix but once fixed, my steering felt much better.

FINALLY!!!! Enjoy the truck randy welcome to the diesel world randy at least u know if you got questions your youtubers will be there for u every step of the way

Man keep that thing seriously. That truck will make you happy. Nothing wrong with that gorgeous 7.3 that will make you want to sell it. This is the truck you need to keep

That a great buy! I had a 2001 and a 2003 7.3 and a 6.0 and they where both great but maintenance is expensive unless you buy online. Can't wait for more videos and videos of the house.

One thing that's worth saying, make sure you use a diesel lubricant additive in the fuel. Diesel fuel these days is ultra-low sulphur content, the sulphur was put in the diesel as a lubricant, just like lead was in petrol/gas. Older diesels were made to use the sulphur in the diesel as a lubricant so you need the additive to replace the missing sulphur or things like the injectors and injection pump will wear out quickly...

Glad to see the better cars on the channel and better content 👍

It's about time you bought a good truck a real truck Ford tough💪💪💪👌👍

Keep this truck! It's exactly what you need.

I have a 2000 and a 2002 powerstrokes and both are over 300K and require minimal upkeep. I use one daily for one of my lawn crews and I use mine everyday for pulling a dump trailer and skid steer for my tree business. Best work truck u will ever have. They still run between $12-15k so ur well under the price range so u did well. I only run Rotella and load up when it’s on sale and 5en do my oil changes. I change between 5-7K between oil changes.

Very, very nice truck. I've never had a diesel car/truck, but if I ever buy a truck to haul things around, I'm getting a Ford SD 7.3L diesel.

If you are planning on keeping this truck you should considering using a waterless cooling fluid (eg Evans). The major advantage is they eliminate the primary cause of coolant system failure: corrosion. Most water pump failures are caused by corrosion, without water there is no corrosion and consequently no need to replace the coolant. The only disadvantage to waterless coolants is they are more expensive and require a complete drain and flush of the old coolant which is more involved than a typical coolant “refresh” style coolant change employed by most repair shops.

Great deal on the F250. You can't beat that price point anywhere!

That was a GREAT buy. Please, DON'T SELL IT! The 7.3 is in my opinion the best engine Ford ever built. It will serve you well for years to come.

Diesels are very popular here in Europe. Usually is common to check and eventually replace the glow plugs, purge the water from the diesel filter, change air filter (a must) and clean the injectors. This is an old school truck without the ridiculous complexities of nowadays Diesels.

You could save a lot on wheels if you just buy a set of new take-offs from marketplace. People are always changing the rims on their trucks. For $700, you have lots of options.You can also put the 2004 headlights on your truck, which will be a huge improvement for about $220 from a dealer.

First off great truck. A few easy ways to check the engine.....with engine warm and idling take the oil fill cap off and see if there is any blow by coming out of the valve cover a little is normal. Since you have just had the oil changed keep track every 100 miles for consumption. For the turbo take off the air cleaner tube and grip the center of the compressor turbine and gently try and move it side to side. There should be no movement. Thanks for the videos. I had a 1995 with 350k and loved it.

Don't forget the center support bearing (carrier bearing for the driveshaft) needs inspection for vibes

Randy you are like me with cars. I can't keep them very long no matter how hard I try. I get bored with them.

Randy keep that truck it is very solid and you can never go wrong with a 7.3 i own 2 of them and tow everyday. One of them i got for $1700 and its a 4 door the other i got for $2400 single cab flat bed dually both have less that 250xxx

Nice buy! The 7.3 is the best generation of super duty!! Look at thow any of those engines were ambulances that were literally driven into the ground!!!!!!!

keep the Truck! you can not beat the pulling power and milage of that Big Diesel! It will be a huge help with your shop and house!

Keep it. 7.3 will last forever if maintenance done regularly. Good for a million miles.

DONT YOU TUNE OR SELL THAT TRUCK MAN!!!! That’s one of the best motors known to man. Don’t you worry about miles. That truck is a beast and that was a steal my man

Threre might be some impact damage on the right front suspension,, (pulling to the right and missing wheel :-)

First thing I would is change the air filter and housing. It is kinda sucking in the hot air from the engine compartment and not from outside. And I would fix it up and use it as a towing vehicle. I would also sell the Porsche. And for tires try to buy them online or I go to town fair tire.

I am so happy to see that you finally got a real truck! We have a few of these 7.3's on my family's farm and they are a beast. I hope you keep this one!

Great find this will be great for your house endeavor and your channel

Good deal. You should put the snubber shock on before you drive this at highway speeds. It was engineered by Ford as an aftermarket fix for the 'Death Wobble". These 7.3L trucks sell for a lot of money. You done good.

Excited to see what you do with this powerstroke. Please fix her up and get her running real good buddy, she looks like shes had a rough life show her some special Auto Auction Rebuilds love :)

Good choice very dependable keep fuel filter changed and you shouldn't have any trouble the mileage for a diesel is not bad

I had a 99 7.3 dually. Bought it in 2002. It had over 600k miles when I sold it. Man I miss it.

I just love the way they idle

Congratulations! With everything else you've done I'd put a new air and fuel filter in it. They are VERY important on a diesel! As they get dirty you'll get a huge drop in power! Will be sad to see the GMC go. I love that truck! Your content has been awesome Randy! I cant wait for every upload! My favorite KZfaqr by far! Keep up the good work! Waiting for the next house video!!!!

SICK SICK ASS TRUCK WOOOW You gonna have fun in that truck!!

Very intelligent oil choice! As a trucker I only run rotella

I'm glad you are going to reduce your debt and have fewer cars at one time. The new truck looks fine.

KEEP THAT TRUCK I have 2000 F350 Dully just a extend cab but it pull tow anything . For the Fifth wheel go to a TV salvage yard or long as you get the right hitch for those rails . Or get one that mounted under the bed were you can just drop your trailer ball in to so you won't need to worry about things sitting or hitting the railed . That's if you go to a Fifth wheel trailer or even get a camper trailer on Vacation . It was a good choice for you and Future Auto Projects .

I have a 99 7.3 Plan on some new Injectors Ive had mine 15 years Love this truck BFG K02s nice tires

I bought a 2000 7.3 diesel brand new that truck has over 600,000 miles on it today with the same engine injectors transmission everything and the truck is used to haul my cars to the races on the weekend you got yourself a damn good truck

This would be a great truck to have as a hauler for some of your next builds

Randy, Firestone is the biggest ripoff in town. Several years ago I went to have an alignment on my 2000 Durango. They told me the front wheel bearing was going bad and needed replaced ASAP. They wanted almost $1900.00 to install it. They tried to tell me it would take several hours labor and the part was very expensive. Took it home, paid retail for the best hub bearing assembly @ Autozone $75.00. It took me less than 45 min. to replace the part and rotate the tires.

Nice truck for sure ! I like the direction your taking on your house , shop and trying something new . Good luck !

I got to admit I'm a Chevrolet truck lover but that truck I wouldn't mind having it's a beautiful truck

I loved that GMC, but I am ready for the Ford. I would paint those running bars, polish the head lights and run it like you stole it!

Nice truck man! Hay just a Peace of advice, there is a plug on Diesel trucks that when it gets really cold you need to plug it in to keep the Diesel fuel from gelling. Also when it’s cold most diesel trucks you need to turn the ignition on, but don’t start it until a little light that says “ wait to start “ turns off.

Heck yeah man I've got 3 of these 7.3s I'm stoked you bought one to make videos on! Your the reason I bought my newest from copart as a theft recovery saved me THOUSANDS! Looking forward to the future content keep it up!! That clunk might be a carrier bearing btw.

Here in S Louisiana, that square Chevy would sell for around $7500. Up north, its an easy $10k. Ebay it! The F250 is a beast. That 7.3 will run forever if you keep the oil and filters changed.

The 7.3 powerstroke is a rebadged international t444e rated for 60k gvwr and is medium duty rated with a b50 life of 350k miles but that is a conservative number and is known to go a million miles if properly cared for great trucks and I hope every thing works out well for you 👍

you are going to love the F250. It should serve you well. I had a 2001 F350 p/u I miss it. Push the tow mirrors in so that you don't look like a rookie.

You call it grease, I call it rust proofing.

That 250 is a steal. One Ford I would buy.

I think you should get one of them loop roll bars with lights on the top, might be handy when working at the new house in the evening's, plus I think it will suit the truck. Definitely needs the headlights refreshing but apart from that it's cool 👍

Keep it you can use it for your house and you can get a trailer and haul cars with it. Good investment.

My dream truck. I'd do anything to have a truck like that!! I'm so jealous. Please dnt sell, KEEP IT!! You will regret ever letting the Ford go.

Good luck Randy in your new business. I think all businesses are a risk you just need to be confident and try your best. I know you will be successful, you are a very hard worker. 👍

Beautiful truck. These fords go forever.

That would probably sell for about 8-10k USD here in sweden... Nice buy!

Randy, I think you are making the right decision on selling those vehicles to eliminate debt and grow the business. Don't sell the 250 as it will come in handy to help you build. What you are doing now by fixing it up is ensuring that it will be a resource for you in the future.

Finally you got a very good truck congratulations

Those trucks, despite being 20 years old now have aged pretty well.

My friend you did a very good job buying that truck but when you told me that you need shocks you should never got that thing alignment until you got those socks on them love you man keep up the good work you're doing fine bye-bye

Got the 6.0 bulletproofed and so far have 250k miles on it + 100k 350k and it runs like new still

I don’t know if you want to keep it stock. But the 1999 looks nice and feels nice with 2015 I believe conversion interior and front end clip. It’s a pretty straight forward conversion

You got the right State of Mind brother sell everything you don't need Copart will always have another keep on that path but you got to chill with losing money I know you want to sell these cars quick and you think that KZfaq makes up for it still KZfaq should be the icing on the cake

Really happy for you no risk no reward good luck

That’s a screaming deal. I would keep it. Those 7.3’s are tough to beat.

3:20,,, K&N filters are very good,,, Yours needs cleaning and a fresh application of K&N filter oil,, :-)

Great channel randy, Really enjoying the content somehow become part of my day to make coffee and watch u do a copart walk around haha , wish u the best

They make a replacement turbo that is beastly. Also check the mid shift bearing on the driveline if it has one, with high mileage vehicles they go bad.

Just keep in mind that diesel fuel freeze when it get below 17 degrees you will need to put in anti gel. Also I think you go 15k or 20 k between oil changes. I change my oil every 60 days but I have a semi. Great truck also diesels can do forever when there maintained.

Great job with your presentations and your knowledge is impressive. I also like your optimism with ALL of your builds. You win some you lose some, but your abiility to see a good buy is pretty spot on. I will continue watching your builds. Good job with your explanations on all parts and repairs! Peace!

Just be extremely careful not to put gas in it instead of diesel, sometimes when in a hurry is easy to forget, a friend of mine just did it last week, and it is costing him an arm and leg to fix it, 😎awesome truck love it.

That f250 looks nice for a truck with a quarter of half miles on it but it's still a great tow rig

Thats a real work truck randy, hold on to her, never know when you might need it to haul cars and parts around.

For a 20 year old truck, not too bad. Since it has dual batteries, check all the cables, especially the grounds to the frame for both them. They will corrode and cause issues eventually.