Hey fellow DIYers! I was in need of an affordable work truck and second mode of transportation since a close family member lost their job, then their house and finally their car and moved in with me. My friend couldn't say enough about the 8th generation (87 - 91) F150 with the inline 6 ... 4.9 ... 300 , whatever you like to call it. (Don't you wish we all called it the same thing for the purposes of searching sites like these?) Anyways, I finally scored the one I wanted: a 1989 F150 inline 6, 5 speed with vinyl floor and bench seat. I'm still working out her kinks, but the engine, as my friend told me, seems bulletproof. It's a real tugboat of a truck. There's so much character in these old trucks, eh? Learning a lot on this forum, so thanks guys. I'll contribute soon enough as I make it street legal (exhaust pipe behind the cat rusted in half, turn signals not working, plus rough idle, charging system not working, etc.).

Thanks,
Sean

 

Just sold my 1992 F150 that had a 4.9 for $500. Miss it. The engine was bulletproof.

Welcome!

 

Welcome to F150forum.com .... Loves of good guys and info here.... Be sure to post some pics !!!