Possibly a new to me log go getter

[firefighter ontheside]

I'm looking at this F550 dump bed truck.  It's a 2007 with a 6.0 power stroke.  I always said I wouldn't own a 6.0, but I may change my mind.  It's got 180,000 miles.  The bid is at $3,800 right now, but I expect it will go up tomorrow.  It'dbe nice to have....not have to drive my really nice truck when I'm all sweaty and dirty after getting logs.  I doubt I'll get it, but who knows.


 

[thecfarm]

Truck does look good. But looks don't keep it running good either.

[snowstorm]

07 was a short year. only a few months for ford trucks. so the 08 6.4 could come early. o7 was the last yr in the f series for the 6.0 but was still used in the e series. egr coolers were the weak point. they leak coolant motor burns it that lifts the heads. bad things happen. egr problems are not just a ford thing they all had it. if it has 180k on it its been taken care of. 

[firefighter ontheside]

Another thing that concerns me is that I think it was used to spread salt in the past.  The frame looks quite rusty in other pics.  I'm gonna go look at it today.  I hadn't thought about 07 being the last year for the 6.0.  I had an 08 with a 6.4,but it was a late build in 08.  Bought it still new in 09.

[Ed_K]

 The 08 6.4 F550 the town highway truck I used to plow with a few yrs ago burned up 2 yrs ago because of the exhaust burn off B.S. I was alway scared of it when it started smoking when it was burning the exhaust out.

[firefighter ontheside]

I'm going to pass on this truck.  Timing will not work with the auction site.  I'd have to pick up tomorrow or the next day and I have to work both days.  Oh well, I'll keep my eye out.  Thanks for replies.

[TKehl]

I keep some dropcloth around to cover the seat in the nicer vehicles when I'm dirty.  Cheaper than tags for a 2nd vehicle.  ;)  

All kidding aside, check with your car insurance carrier to see if they will cover an F550 before proceeding.  Will likely require either farm or commercial coverage in Missouri...  I got a lot of hassle with my IH S1900 even with farm coverage through Farm Bureau.   >:(  

[sawguy21]

I wouldn't worry too much about the engine if it's still going after 12 years but the salt concerns me. Probably best to let it become someone else's problem.

[firefighter ontheside]

I keep some dropcloth around to cover the seat in the nicer vehicles when I'm dirty.  Cheaper than tags for a 2nd vehicle.  ;)  

All kidding aside, check with your car insurance carrier to see if they will cover an F550 before proceeding.  Will likely require either farm or commercial coverage in Missouri...  I got a lot of hassle with my IH S1900 even with farm coverage through Farm Bureau.   >:(  

Good thought.  I hadnt thought about whether they would cover it.  I've been trying to find a decent seat cover, but I can't find something decent that works with airbags.

[A-z farmer]

Firefighter on the side
Have you checked out marathon seat covers we put them on all our vehicles 
They fit very tight and can be removed to wash .
I do not know if they fit ford trucks but we just got a set for our ram 3500
Zeke

[firefighter ontheside]

I think so, but I'll check again.  It's good to hear a recommendation.  Thanks.

[nativewolf]

Another thing that concerns me is that I think it was used to spread salt in the past.  The frame looks quite rusty in other pics.  I'm gonna go look at it today.  I hadn't thought about 07 being the last year for the 6.0.  I had an 08 with a 6.4,but it was a late build in 08.  Bought it still new in 09.

Why'd you sell the 08 with a 6.4?  I just picked up one, has some front end issues, ac compressor out..otherwise ok.