Sitting for 35 years, will this old diesel ford ever run again?

This f350 looks like it’s went through hell and back, but I think it still has some life left in it, can we get it running after it’s been sitting for 35 years? This old truck looks to be sporting a 6.9 IDI, a t-19 4 speed, and a Dana 60 rear axle, it’s quite the pleasant combo. We bought this truck for its parts to keep my other three on the road happy, we will use as much as we can.
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  • @Wehrmacht3GD
    @Wehrmacht3GD Жыл бұрын

    The dealership sticker is from Grand Centre Alberta. ALTA is the old way of shortening Alberta. Now its just AB. Grand Centre no longer exists as it merged with neighbouring Cold Lake.

  • @NickLandsberg780
    @NickLandsberg780 Жыл бұрын

    In 1996 Grand Center Alberta merged with Cold Lake Alberta. That cab is a ways from home. Keep up the good work.

  • @rickyjessome4359
    @rickyjessome4359 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Colt! Still lots of good parts on that old truck. That 6.9 sounds great. You'll have that engine running just as good as old blue before we know it. Cheers

  • @randypeacock8062
    @randypeacock8062 Жыл бұрын

    You are probably one of my new favorite KZreadrs. I love the idi.

  • @braddavis2834
    @braddavis2834

    Cool it's such an early one!!!

  • @johnelliott7375
    @johnelliott7375

    Very enjoyable and nice to see you got it done and running.

  • @OnusofStrife
    @OnusofStrife Жыл бұрын

    That's probably a Dana 70. They use the same covers as the 60. I have a 83 f250 with a 70 in it so I would be super surprised that this one being DRW to not be a 70 as well. My truck is also Canadian made.

  • @cwp1alpha
    @cwp1alpha

    Great rescue find! Love these old bullnose Ford trucks, especially the 6.9L IDI diesel V8 engine ones. Axles, transmissions, cooling and suspension all MORE durable. Worthy of keeping engine stock, as zero emissions equipment on it AND turbos tend to fail. A stout dual exhaust like a custom crossover will do it good. Glow plugs biggest issue, but Motorcraft do it best. Worthwhile replacing stock delay switch as many bypass it and burn up glow plugs otherwise. Glad it's a manual transmission too, as their automatic transmission for these diesel V8 engines tended to explode due to strong engine torque output. Bodies still plentiful out there for replacement, plus seats interchangeable even from 1999+ Super Duty supposedly. Body can be redone then sealed, painted and Line-X coated beds and underbelly. Love that truck!👍

  • @redshorse
    @redshorse

    Well done !

  • @wreckerjonny6144
    @wreckerjonny6144 Жыл бұрын

    Spray and go.

  • @alpinehs
    @alpinehs

    Great job, i like yours persistence

  • @kylemathena1491
    @kylemathena1491

    Love the bullnose Ford trucks ❤ I have so many diecast models

  • @JasonLuther1
    @JasonLuther1 Жыл бұрын

    You're a good feller.

  • @kylejacobs1682
    @kylejacobs1682

    What a sweetheart👌

  • @mechanix1361
    @mechanix1361

    my 1990 f-superduty cab and chassis has a cab light

  • @toddmartin8598
    @toddmartin8598

    That is an 82-86 Grill. Only 80-81 didn't have blue oval. Also 6.9 IDI was first used by Ford in 83 so yes that's the correct grill

  • @gavincarroll2553
    @gavincarroll2553

    Ok i need help my truck has a 6.9 it was an ether baby i was told but the dman thing wont start probably originql starter the batteries are 700 cca and thats what it had when it was running and i cant figure out why it wont start toher than its just been sitting

  • @oldsoulgarage2982
    @oldsoulgarage2982 Жыл бұрын

    What camera do you use to film your videos?

  • @markae0
    @markae0

    Engine fixing starts at

  • @DusterNutbar
    @DusterNutbar Жыл бұрын

    Just be yourself. Sounds like a wannabe Derek from vgg. Other then that, good content man.