Dude. You will love a 7.3. I am a senior in high school and I bought a 1997 7.3 off of a guy for 2 grand and a Toro commercial zero turn. It ran, just needed some body work. Remove the turbo silencer ring and a true straight 5 inch pipe from the turbo outlet coming out before the rear axle is the loudest you can get it besides a good stack. I love it though.
Beautiful truck. I just picked up a 97 7.3 HD extended cab short bed this past weekend down past griffin Georgia. Drove it home and she purrs like a kitten!
I'm a Ford guy through and through, but I believe that the 7.3 comes in at 2nd best. A 5.9 12v Cummins is indestructible besides the truck it came in lol
copper head1802 the cummins has lasted hundreds of thousands of miles upto or over a million. When the trucks go the motor is pulled and put on pumps.
I have two disagree. I've owned two 7.3s and two cummins, a 12v and 24v. 7.3 is definitely the best! Never known anyone with a Cummins that had a stock motor more than 300k. Usually they need a rebuild before that. I've seen and worked on 7.3s that had over 700k stock. Just my two cents.
Dude I just picked up the same exact truck!!! Mines 1997, same color, mine has power windows, 4x4, XLT, camper special, 257k miles, interior is surprisingly as mint as yours it’s hard to believe me but it’s true. Still can’t believe I found one this clean in Georgia, it’s my dream truck. I had to have mine shortbed, crew cab, 4x4. This video is spot on cause you just can’t find these things for a good price ANYWHERE. Great video
Gorgeous truck . Me too I love that startup sound , and the way they sound stock is just amazing. I'd buy one of these instead of anything new any day.
The good old, quickie mechanical sound of the Unkillable Navi star T4 144E better known as the Ford power stroke engine. You think a 7.3 L sounds sexy, wait till you hear 6 L, especially when one is primed say I don't know after replacing an HP or something. Personally, the 19 94 1/2 to 19,97 first generation single shot injector power strokes sound the best. I have to say, the song of the in-line six turbo charged 5.9 L Cummins, is music, especially if you put it behind a manual. Same with a 7.3 L, they just all sound really good couple to a five or 6 feet. if you want to go old school, the grandfather of them all, the 6.9 and 7.3 L naturally aspirated IDI engines by international harvester and Navy star international. 7.3 L power stroke, hands-down! There's nothing like that smell! I've started so many of these on a cold morning, it's the best music around. The AI 7.3 L, though it's a little more special, I grew up around it, and my neighbor had one that always refused to start at 5:30 my clockwork every morning. Typical whiny international starters that have had. If you didn't wear it down by cranking on it like he did. That was the sound I grew up with. So when a friend of mine and bought an extended cab, 1992 turbo charged, I was all for it! The T4 144E, for example, a UPS truck, really sounds phenomenal.
I love the sound too! I’ve always wanted a truck like that. Now, I’m a full-size sedan person. But, I still love the sound of a good ol Ford Powerstroke!
I have a 1994 F250 crew cab long bed manual. Anyone who has an 7.3 manual knows the terrible gear ratios like you mentioned however I am quite bothered by the fact I go 65 at 4000 rpms so I have a transmission out of my 2003 Tacoma and since I use that truck for just getting around the tight areas with a trailer I don’t need it to go 80 mph so I put the transmission from the F250 in it. I had to do a little modification to get it to fit but at least now im not in 3rd driving around the parking lot. It’s true that the 7.3 does the best in cold weather. I had it sitting out in that cold spell kalispell got with -60 wind chill. I came out the next day and it was around -10 so not too bad. It took a second to start cranking for about 15 seconds and after 3 glow plug cycles but started up and idled fine. Drove it to breakfast reminding myself how I’m glad I’m not in 4th going 40
I enjoyed the ride-along in your truck. You did a great job refurbishing it. I've got a 1997 E350 van with the 7.3. It's ugly compared to the pickups, but it's so smooth on the road. It powers over the hills and around curves effortlessly. I have no issue firing it up in cold weather. It's a dependable truck. I have an opportunity to grab a 1997 regular cab 4x4 F350 dually with the 7.3. It hasn't been used in our winters so there's no salt damage. Going to check it over tomorrow. I was issued a 6.0 F350 4x4 crewcab back in 2004. That was a great truck other than a couple injectors that needed attention. I trust the 7.3 more though
Gorgeous truck man. I’m with you on the simpler times. I work on cars and trucks every day for a living and i wish i could get something new with none of the infotainment.
Really nice truck! I love the sound of the 7.3 and I agree there will never be a truck like this again. Neat you found an automatic crew cab, too! This was an iconic truck back in the day as well. I hope it brings you years of adventures.
I'm the original owner of a 1996 F250 Powerstroke, increased the downpipe size and exhaust, also chipped it, I did it all in 1996 at Randy's 6:15 off road, can smoke the tires right off.
Got the same thing but with gray interior. Biggest mod was replacing the rear tank with a 38 gallon. Spare goes in the bed now, but I can drive from L.A. to Eugene before refueling.
Great Truck, Brother! I love it so much! Crew cab, short bed FORD F250 with the 7.3 V8 Turbo Diesel! What can I say? Just my dream! Who knows, maybe one day .... Greetings from Europe, Brother! Big 👍
The sound of that 7.3L reminds me of my high school days! I used to ride a bus that was a 1997 Ford Econoline cutaway chassis with a corbeil body! Fleet ID 927607 (How I can remember this over 20 years ago is beyond me LoL!) I had my portable CD player but I loved listening to the sound of that engine more and the bus driver had a heavy foot so I got to hear the engine rev high until the automatic transmission went into the next gear! It is a shame almost all of the van chassis buses now have gas engines as the last year of a diesel option was 2010 for Ford (6.0L) and the last year of the 7.3: PowerStroke was 2003
My 97’ f250hd very very nice condition in and out, new tires, 93k original miles., near perfect interior and dash, original am/fm cd player, nothing broken anywhere on it, no dents very nice paint, has a major flaw. It’s a 460! It doesn’t leak a drop or burn oil but it sucks gas like a battle tank.🤣😭😆
That’s such a weird combination, a leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control, front manual windows/ manual locks/ XL door panels, 40/2040 front seat, Alcoa aluminum wheels, and body side moldings. Is it an XL or an XLT? It’s hard to believe it’s an XLT without power windows and locks
I mean 7.3s are great engines, and they do sound absolutely awesome, but the Cummins takes the cake. We can all agree on one thing tho, chevy diesels are at the bottom of the list.
My 2001 7.tree f2shity has 890 thousand miles all original Michigan truck works construction and plowed every winter of its life....still stroking and purrs like a kitten 😸... 13 letter shitspreader INTERNATIONAL best diesel ever made...been driving it for 23 years now and wouldn't trade for a rocket ship....also dodge means to avoid....
I always found it odd that the OBS trucks of that era had digital odometers but then the early SD’s (newer truck) went back to the old analog rolodex type. And I’m with you on hard to find trucks. I’m always on the lookout for 4x2 duallys…just because I like their stance. But they are not easy to find.
40° is not cold at all. It's rather balmy. I'm in south Idah, and it gets down to single digits but mainly in the teens and low 20s. Just add some diesel fuel additive tothe diesel, and you're good.
I’ve seen a guy swap a cat into this style f250, and added the 2010s larait interior with a custom digital dash that had caterpillar and ford light up on start, that was cool
to paraphrase a certain song about a certain battleship, "Ford, F250. A beast made of steel. Power Stroke in motion! He was made to rule the road across the seven streets!"
I feel like the crew cab short beds are everywhere. You just need to look for a 350, not a 250. Plus you’d get the better front axle. Beautiful truck btw.
Hey there! I'm so sorry to be a bother, but I have a question regarding the 6.0 Excursion you had. You had rebuilt the engine and redid the transmission, and I'd love to take my X wherever you went to do the same thing! Thank you!! (I'll write this comment on a few videos because I can't find a way to contact you... Sorry again, and thanks ahead of time!!!)
I have an ‘02 f-550 with the 7.3 and the only thing I don’t like about it is the torque converter, which is not quite beefy enough for heavy hauling in the ozarks. And maybe an extra gear because 550’s have like an 5.30 rear end or something like that so my fourth gear is like your third lol. She’s slow
Would you mind sharing the contact information of your upholstery guy? I’m just over in Cherokee County and I can’t find anyone of quality work for the few things I want done inside my 1996 F250. Love your collection, you’ve always got the nicest trucks!
As a 16 year old who drives a 2010 ford mustang I have always wanted a truck like this! I have always had a passion for old trucks and muscle cars
I’m a 19 year old with a 24V Cummins, think I’m going to trade a guy for his 1997 7.3
Dude. You will love a 7.3. I am a senior in high school and I bought a 1997 7.3 off of a guy for 2 grand and a Toro commercial zero turn. It ran, just needed some body work. Remove the turbo silencer ring and a true straight 5 inch pipe from the turbo outlet coming out before the rear axle is the loudest you can get it besides a good stack. I love it though.
Beautiful truck. I just picked up a 97 7.3 HD extended cab short bed this past weekend down past griffin Georgia. Drove it home and she purrs like a kitten!
SEXY! That truck is worth more now than it was brand new.
I'm with you, the 7.3's have just an iconic sound.
I'm a Ford guy through and through, but I believe that the 7.3 comes in at 2nd best. A 5.9 12v Cummins is indestructible besides the truck it came in lol
7.3 is legendary, they will last longer than any 12v. 12v is an amazing engine, however paired with its transmission it's no to compare to the 7.3
@@copperhead-rc5sx yeah only nice thing about 12v motors is the p pump
copper head1802 the cummins has lasted hundreds of thousands of miles upto or over a million. When the trucks go the motor is pulled and put on pumps.
I have two disagree. I've owned two 7.3s and two cummins, a 12v and 24v. 7.3 is definitely the best! Never known anyone with a Cummins that had a stock motor more than 300k. Usually they need a rebuild before that. I've seen and worked on 7.3s that had over 700k stock. Just my two cents.
@@copperhead-rc5sxthe 7.3 is just over built. 180HP out of a 7.3L engine…
Dude I just picked up the same exact truck!!! Mines 1997, same color, mine has power windows, 4x4, XLT, camper special, 257k miles, interior is surprisingly as mint as yours it’s hard to believe me but it’s true. Still can’t believe I found one this clean in Georgia, it’s my dream truck. I had to have mine shortbed, crew cab, 4x4. This video is spot on cause you just can’t find these things for a good price ANYWHERE. Great video
Is it automatic?
I usually dont like red vehicles but that red interior is amazing. What a beautiful truck.
Gorgeous truck . Me too I love that startup sound , and the way they sound stock is just amazing. I'd buy one of these instead of anything new any day.
The good old, quickie mechanical sound of the Unkillable Navi star T4 144E better known as the Ford power stroke engine. You think a 7.3 L sounds sexy, wait till you hear 6 L, especially when one is primed say I don't know after replacing an HP or something. Personally, the 19 94 1/2 to 19,97 first generation single shot injector power strokes sound the best. I have to say, the song of the in-line six turbo charged 5.9 L Cummins, is music, especially if you put it behind a manual. Same with a 7.3 L, they just all sound really good couple to a five or 6 feet. if you want to go old school, the grandfather of them all, the 6.9 and 7.3 L naturally aspirated IDI engines by international harvester and Navy star international. 7.3 L power stroke, hands-down! There's nothing like that smell! I've started so many of these on a cold morning, it's the best music around. The AI 7.3 L, though it's a little more special, I grew up around it, and my neighbor had one that always refused to start at 5:30 my clockwork every morning. Typical whiny international starters that have had. If you didn't wear it down by cranking on it like he did. That was the sound I grew up with. So when a friend of mine and bought an extended cab, 1992 turbo charged, I was all for it! The T4 144E, for example, a UPS truck, really sounds phenomenal.
@@isfeldt34M9😊
I love the sound too! I’ve always wanted a truck like that. Now, I’m a full-size sedan person. But, I still love the sound of a good ol Ford Powerstroke!
You definitely found the Holy Grail right there. I’m a Cummins guy, but I’d buy that truck in a second. Great truck. Thanks for the video. ☺️
I have a 1994 F250 crew cab long bed manual. Anyone who has an 7.3 manual knows the terrible gear ratios like you mentioned however I am quite bothered by the fact I go 65 at 4000 rpms so I have a transmission out of my 2003 Tacoma and since I use that truck for just getting around the tight areas with a trailer I don’t need it to go 80 mph so I put the transmission from the F250 in it. I had to do a little modification to get it to fit but at least now im not in 3rd driving around the parking lot. It’s true that the 7.3 does the best in cold weather. I had it sitting out in that cold spell kalispell got with -60 wind chill. I came out the next day and it was around -10 so not too bad. It took a second to start cranking for about 15 seconds and after 3 glow plug cycles but started up and idled fine. Drove it to breakfast reminding myself how I’m glad I’m not in 4th going 40
I enjoyed the ride-along in your truck. You did a great job refurbishing it. I've got a 1997 E350 van with the 7.3. It's ugly compared to the pickups, but it's so smooth on the road. It powers over the hills and around curves effortlessly. I have no issue firing it up in cold weather. It's a dependable truck.
I have an opportunity to grab a 1997 regular cab 4x4 F350 dually with the 7.3. It hasn't been used in our winters so there's no salt damage. Going to check it over tomorrow.
I was issued a 6.0 F350 4x4 crewcab back in 2004. That was a great truck other than a couple injectors that needed attention. I trust the 7.3 more though
Gorgeous truck man. I’m with you on the simpler times. I work on cars and trucks every day for a living and i wish i could get something new with none of the infotainment.
Back to comment again…reminds me of the old 8.2 Detroit with the fan running. Love that school bus sound.
Really nice truck! I love the sound of the 7.3 and I agree there will never be a truck like this again. Neat you found an automatic crew cab, too! This was an iconic truck back in the day as well. I hope it brings you years of adventures.
I have a 97 obs 7.3 5 speed manual and I absolutely love it
I'm the original owner of a 1996 F250 Powerstroke, increased the downpipe size and exhaust, also chipped it, I did it all in 1996 at Randy's 6:15 off road, can smoke the tires right off.
Got the same thing but with gray interior. Biggest mod was replacing the rear tank with a 38 gallon. Spare goes in the bed now, but I can drive from L.A. to Eugene before refueling.
Wow! nice one here! i just got one 2024/07/20! Same year, color, & engine in all! Only thing is mine is rear wheel drive and grey interior.
Great Truck, Brother!
I love it so much!
Crew cab, short bed FORD F250 with the 7.3 V8 Turbo Diesel!
What can I say? Just my dream!
Who knows, maybe one day ....
Greetings from Europe, Brother!
Big 👍
The sound of that 7.3L reminds me of my high school days!
I used to ride a bus that was a 1997 Ford Econoline cutaway chassis with a corbeil body! Fleet ID 927607 (How I can remember this over 20 years ago is beyond me LoL!)
I had my portable CD player but I loved listening to the sound of that engine more and the bus driver had a heavy foot so I got to hear the engine rev high until the automatic transmission went into the next gear!
It is a shame almost all of the van chassis buses now have gas engines as the last year of a diesel option was 2010 for Ford (6.0L) and the last year of the 7.3: PowerStroke was 2003
My Dad has the SuperDuty Dually version of your truck.
Crew cab, short bed. Extremely rare and he’s not letting it go.
You have the awesomest vehicles on this channel! And I agree on your views on the 7🌳
I cannot put into words how badly I want an obs ford.
i got the crew cab shortbed 7.3 and i’m sure as hell never letting it go!!
That’s a beautiful truck awesome I wish I had one for my self
Beauty sounding Engine started up very smooth as well for a cold start
My 97’ f250hd very very nice condition in and out, new tires, 93k original miles., near perfect interior and dash, original am/fm cd player, nothing broken anywhere on it, no dents very nice paint, has a major flaw. It’s a 460! It doesn’t leak a drop or burn oil but it sucks gas like a battle tank.🤣😭😆
when you start up a 7.3 it is an event...therapeutic no doubt...allison trans swap is perfect combo
Zf6 is even more perfect
I love to see this beast in person.
(Cummins)
Dude, I love your truck! Absolutely beautiful.
That’s such a weird combination, a leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control, front manual windows/ manual locks/ XL door panels, 40/2040 front seat, Alcoa aluminum wheels, and body side moldings. Is it an XL or an XLT? It’s hard to believe it’s an XLT without power windows and locks
You are right ! I have (2) original owner, 1 OBS 97/7.3 121K miles, 1 96/5.8 4X4. Last trucks I will own.
I mean 7.3s are great engines, and they do sound absolutely awesome, but the Cummins takes the cake. We can all agree on one thing tho, chevy diesels are at the bottom of the list.
My 2001 7.tree f2shity has 890 thousand miles all original Michigan truck works construction and plowed every winter of its life....still stroking and purrs like a kitten 😸... 13 letter shitspreader INTERNATIONAL best diesel ever made...been driving it for 23 years now and wouldn't trade for a rocket ship....also dodge means to avoid....
i had the transmission rebuilt a few years back, it's bullet proof now.
I always found it odd that the OBS trucks of that era had digital odometers but then the early SD’s (newer truck) went back to the old analog rolodex type. And I’m with you on hard to find trucks. I’m always on the lookout for 4x2 duallys…just because I like their stance. But they are not easy to find.
YoUrE nOt LoOkInG fOr 4BuY4?1!
Joking on that first message, 2WD is perfectly fine and they're honestly slept on. Good luck on your hunt. 🙂
I’ve never seen an obs XLT with crank windows. I have seen a lot of trucks with XLT badges and crank windows though…
Damnnnnn! If this isn’t the nicest powerstroke I have seen. Mine is the total opposite 😂.
What a beautiful truck. Love the red. My dream to have on one day. The truck is in great condition.
Hands down the best year they made the F-350 with the 7.3 has to be 1997. I love the supercrew cab with the sort bed.
I’m picking up a red 97’ XLT f250, it’s sitting at 380xxx, any tips to make her last? She’s been babied/S.O.
My dad does have exactly what you have but in 1994 F350 4WD. Diesel turbo. Dark blue. Automatic transmission NOT a manual transmission.
The Cummins is a contender for best diesel engines along with rhe 7.3. Depends on who you ask.
40° is not cold at all. It's rather balmy. I'm in south Idah, and it gets down to single digits but mainly in the teens and low 20s. Just add some diesel fuel additive tothe diesel, and you're good.
I’ve seen a guy swap a cat into this style f250, and added the 2010s larait interior with a custom digital dash that had caterpillar and ford light up on start, that was cool
That would be DEBOSS Garage. 👍 F-Tree Kitty. I still follow him for that truck.
the single shot injectors of the obs sound nicer that the split shot of the super duty
to paraphrase a certain song about a certain battleship, "Ford, F250. A beast made of steel. Power Stroke in motion! He was made to rule the road across the seven streets!"
Found the sabaton fans
@@lukes1800 that I am, fellow rando on the internet.
NICE XL....XLT HAVE POWER WINDOWS.NONE THE LESS GREAT TRUCK
That’s beautiful, I try not to bias I have a 96 7.3 but a 95 12 valve growl in pure nasty
Where in the hell did you find this? This is exactly what I'm looking for and I've been looking nation wide....
Love the channel… I’m from Utah, we’d be friends if we knew each other lol
Thanks man. I appreciate you reaching out.
@@jnorvintagewhat state are you in?
Georgia
I know how you feel. I have a 96 F350 crew cab 4x4 long bed. 324,000 miles and still running.
Beautiful 7.3!
This is my dream truck
I LIKE THE 6.2 GAS ENGINE BETTER MYSELF ❤❤
Love it I have one flat bed.. good truck
Not a gasoline Ford man,but Ford puts out a great diesel truck
such a beautiful truck
BEAUTIFUL TRUCK ❤❤
beautiful rig congrats
I feel like the crew cab short beds are everywhere. You just need to look for a 350, not a 250. Plus you’d get the better front axle. Beautiful truck btw.
Easy to swap the front axles to solid and they are generally cheaper than 350s
TTB gets way too much hate, maintain them properly and they’re great axles, they ride so much better too
@@Dlago0519 I agree, certainly not the worst axle ever or a deal breaker. But it’s also no Dana 60.
Ford didn't offer shortbed crew cabs in the F-350. Not until the Super Duty anyways.
Crew cab short bed OBS's are everywhere? I've only seen 10 or so in person. Extended cab short bed OBS 7.3's are also rare.
She’s a beaut. 🤠👍🏼
I DRIVE A CHEVY BUT I REALLY LOVE TO HAVE A FORD F-250 XLT GAS WITH A LONG BED❤❤ I LOVE 😍 DODGE RAM 2500 TREADSMEN OR A LONGSTAR
I really like this bodystyle, I always wanted the 06 7.3l
The 7.3 wasn't in Ford Super Duty trucks past the 2nd half of 2003, they were phased out for the 6.0.
Well in that body style at least
@@orest395 Ah! That would be interesting to see, especially with the 5R110W used in the 6.0 PowerStrokes.
Aren’t the 03 and 06 have same/similar body styles?
@@orest395’03 and ‘06 have the same body and basics styling. They got a refresh up front for 2005 along with front coils
Would you still be comfortable towing 8/9 thousand pounds with this?
The 7.3 sounds like heaven I want it so bad is it a good diesel truck to start with?
My dream truck
The Nokia of trucks
I love it, I will get one like that. Nice!
Beautiful truck
Just beautiful!!
I gotta know where you got you replacement seat upholstery from, please help me out, I'm looking for my truck!
Hand-crank windows with an XLT?
7.3s the best diesel only down side to them is the auto trans the one i got blew but i love the trucks id take a obs 7,3 over a dodge any day
Incredibly lovely truck you have! Do you know the gear ratio for the differentials?
How did you get manual windows in an XLT? They usually come with power up front.
❤❤😂😂😂😂😂 pure heaven
man thx for this video
That truck is art. I’m a Chevy guy but I love these obs models. How much does this cost to fill with dual tanks?
I bought a black on red cloth PS new in '96, Ranch Hand F/R, have missed it since the day I sold it. I'm sure this one is sold, ya?
Stock suspension? Not lifted? 33’s don’t rub at all on the front?
8.5/10. A 5 speed manual would make it over the top unique.
It seems pretty fast for a NA diesel
Hey there! I'm so sorry to be a bother, but I have a question regarding the 6.0 Excursion you had. You had rebuilt the engine and redid the transmission, and I'd love to take my X wherever you went to do the same thing! Thank you!! (I'll write this comment on a few videos because I can't find a way to contact you... Sorry again, and thanks ahead of time!!!)
BEST DIESEL ENGINE ON THE MARKET IS A CUMMINGS TURBO DIESEL THE VERY BEST YOU CAN BUY
I have an ‘02 f-550 with the 7.3 and the only thing I don’t like about it is the torque converter, which is not quite beefy enough for heavy hauling in the ozarks. And maybe an extra gear because 550’s have like an 5.30 rear end or something like that so my fourth gear is like your third lol. She’s slow
Would you mind sharing the contact information of your upholstery guy? I’m just over in Cherokee County and I can’t find anyone of quality work for the few things I want done inside my 1996 F250.
Love your collection, you’ve always got the nicest trucks!
Beautiful
It’s the Cummins then the 7.3
Did you make the windows manual? XLTs almost are always automatic windows
It was custom ordered that way.
Sweet 👍 keep that big beast you will enjoy it far more than any $$ you would get by selling it
Unicorn❤
I’ll give it to ya the truck looks good and the 7.3 is a good engine but you CAN NOT BEAT A 5.9 Cummins, specifically the 3rd gen
How Manny gears has it got?
This is the E4OD transmission, so it's a 4 speed transmission with overdrive.
This is before guys were building trucks for speed. You wanted the diesel for the towing power
Honestly rather have the obs 92-97 ford vs what you could get now from ford even if you have to change the engine or transmission your still gaining.
nice truck
It rides nice because it has a long frame.
How did you find it? Im looking as well