Im new to this site and im currently looking at a 1st generation 250 cummins in my town. I was wondering if anyone could lead me in the right direction, knowing what to look for or if the truck is even worth it. From what i see on the out side of the truck there is a small amount of rust near the rear tires on the bed of the truck. Im hopefully going for a test drive tommorow. -Thanks mike.
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Rust around the rear wheel wells is very normal as long as by the door sills and in the rain gutter over the windshield, just look for any leaks or cracks, these trucks run a very long time so miles is not really a biggy but a good going over is always in your best interest, hope this helps.
-Alex
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-Alex
Also...... WELCOME TO THE FORUM!
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No problem, $1600 w/ plow is not a bad gig, i bought mine from my grandfather and then completly restored it and then sold it for my 06' then sold my 06' for my 08' I really didnt get to involved with my first trucks engine other than cranking the star wheel (smoke) and adding 5" tbe but here is a pic the day i sold it.
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89' was non intercooled, i think 91 was when they introduced that. Cant really think of anything else.
89' was non intercooled, i think 91 was when they introduced that. Cant really think of anything else.
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I paid 2,000 for my 91 and i love it. I still have some work to do on it but it is by far my favorite truck. If you fix it up and get her lookin nice you will get lots of looks. 1st Gen is the way to go.
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My truck is the same way with the steering wheel. It doesn't bother me any but for you it may.
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no pics sorry. but i offered 1200 and he said ok. Im debating wether to take it or not just because if i get it i want to paint it, replace break lines, and remove rust off the frame. And im not exactly sure how much that will cost me. But other then repairing the truck. The powertrain seems to be good.
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thats not a bad deal dont let it pass if you want it i almost let mine pass buy but i couldnt resist and bought it best move i made mine has some rust over the wheel wells and above the windheild mine has 202000 i paid 800 00 but the guy wanted it out of his yard
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Even if you don't want to fix it, a good running Cummins will get you just about $1200. You could part the rest of the truck too.
anyway i bought the truck and i cant wait to start doing stuff to it. Im looking into putting 325 65 18 (mickey thompsons ATZ) from my f-150 on the ram 250. Does anyone know if i could clear those tires with a leveling kit. I would rather sell the tires if they didnt fit and put the biggest tires that could possibly fit.-Thanks mike
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