1992 Ford E-150

[cjmccormick]

<p>Well I have posted a few threads here...but this is going to be my main one.<br /><br />I recently bought a 1992 Ford E-150 (Econoline) off of Craigslist. The guy I bought it from had it listed for $1500. Some social engineering brought him down to $850!!! I was very shocked and amazed! I think I did a good job since the Van is in pretty decent shape for being in NYS.<br /><br />The Bad...<br /><br />Needs new ignition switch as key is broke off and stuck<br />Side door doesn't open from outside, only the inside<br />Need to fix the rust problem areas<br />Shifter pointer that tells you what gear you are in doesn't work<br />Gas guage doesn't go past half way mark<br />Air bag light blinks<br />Needs new tires<br />It's a V8<br /><br /><br />The Good...<br /><br />Engine runs and purrs fine<br />No check engine lights<br />Nice and quiet<br />has some pick up since it is a V8<br />Got a great deal on it<br />A good fix er upper<br /><br /><br />Here are some first pictures, let me know what you think. More pictures to come soon.<br /><br />Could use some ideas and suggestions as well.<br /><br /></p><p>Thanks!</p>

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

Wow, that looks like a steal even at the original price!<br /><br /><br />Might have to fix the bumper <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[Pikachu711]

<p>Well I have posted a few threads here...but this is going to be my main one.<br /><br />I recently bought a 1992 Ford E-150 (Econoline) off of Craigslist. The guy I bought it from had it listed for $1500. Some social engineering brought him down to $850!!! I was very shocked and amazed! I think I did a good job since the Van is in pretty decent shape for being in NYS.<br /><br />The Bad...<br /><br />Needs new ignition switch as key is broke off and stuck<br /><strong><em>Minor issue, can be replaced</em></strong><br />Side door doesn't open from outside, only the inside<br /><strong><em>Minor issue, can be repaired</em></strong><br />Need to fix the rust problem areas<br /><strong><em>Minor issue, can be repaired</em>&nbsp;</strong><br />Shifter pointer that tells you what gear you are in doesn't work<br /><strong><em>Minor issue, not an essential repair</em></strong><br />Gas guage doesn't go past half way mark<br /><strong><em>Minor issue,&nbsp;does it read halfway when full or stops when it reaches 1/2 full on way down?</em></strong><br />Air bag light blinks<br /><strong><em>Minor issue, may or may not be an easy fix</em></strong><br />Needs new tires<br /><strong><em>Minor issue, tires are easily&nbsp;replaced</em></strong><br />It's a V8<br /><strong><em>Means less than great mileage, but...you could do worse!</em></strong><br /><br />The Good...<br /><br />Engine runs and purrs fine<br />No check engine lights<br />Nice and quiet<br />has some pick up since it is a V8<br />Got a great deal on it<br />A good fix er upper<br /><br />Here are some first pictures, let me know what you think. More pictures to come soon.<br /><br />Could use some ideas and suggestions as well.<br />Thanks!

<br /><br />I'll echo what VanLifeCrisis said, that's a heck of a deal at $850.00. Either way, one heck of a deal!</p>

 

[stude53]

Congratulations on a potentially great buy!<br /><br />Keep us informed on your progress.<br /><br />Bob

 

[cjmccormick]

Yeah, I forgot to add that to the bad list. The front bumper needs to be replaced <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br /><br />blkjak isn't this the build thread? Will be posting more pics and pics of the process here.

 

[damian63]

whats the mpg