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Came across this 2009 f150 with 143k and no transmission. needs work, frame is solid with just some surface rust, but cab and bed are rusty underneath. May have to remove them to repair the rust underneath. Looking for something to restore l. It’s definitely a project. Asking price is $2500.
Way more than I’d be willing to deal with, but admittedly that kind of rust is very rare to native Houston area trucks.
Looks like it is all about how much body work you want to pay for.
believe it or not, this is nothing compared to what I have seen so far.. this is fist frame that have just surface rust.
won’t pay much for body work, as I will do it with a friend of mine who does body work.. it’s just a lot time and am not familiar with these cars.. I have done a Jeep Wrangler that was worse.
Do they sale repair panels/parts for these trucks? I know they sale rocker panel and cab corners, but what about everything else underneath?
You can get a running, driving 2009-2010 for under $5k that might have a little rust but it doesn't look like it'll fall apart the first time you go over a railroad track.
Even if it was free, I don't think that's a good deal.
You can get a running, driving 2009-2010 for under $5k that might have a little rust but it doesn't look like it'll fall apart the first time you go over a railroad track.
Even if it was free, I don't think that's a good deal.
why do you say that?
All the ones I have looked at that run and drive also have very high mileages and the rust is worse but still want 6-8k for em.
why do you think it’s that bad of a deal? Just curious
You can't test drive it before buying. So right off the bat you're going to spend $700-1000 on a used low mileage transmission, plus some gaskets and fluids. Once you install that - who knows? Coil packs, EGR, MAF, cam phasers, pan leaks, water pump - could be any or all of those. Add another $500-1000 for stuff that pops up, changing out all fluids, etc. What about brakes? Sitting there unused for who knows how long surely hasn't helped the brake situation, may need pads and rotors, but you won't know until you drive it add another $300 just in case. And suspension? Any clunks or bumps or loose bits? Needs ball joints or control arms or shocks? You won't know again until you drive it. Add another $400 just in case. I don't see the driveshaft hanging around in any of those pictures. That's another $250-300 for a used one if you have to buy it.
So best case scenario at $2500 sale price you're $3500 into a truck that will now need HUNDREDS of hours of cab-off rust repair. But if it has a few more things wrong with it, and you're more like $5500 into it. Then, after breaking your back for a hundred or two hours, you'll end up with a truck worth...about $5,000.
If you're looking for something to restore, why not grab a '60s or '70s F100? It'd probably be in better shape to start with and when you were done you could have something worth $15-20k instead - get something back for all of your labor.
You can't test drive it before buying. So right off the bat you're going to spend $700-1000 on a used low mileage transmission, plus some gaskets and fluids. Once you install that - who knows? Coil packs, EGR, MAF, cam phasers, pan leaks, water pump - could be any or all of those. Add another $500-1000 for stuff that pops up, changing out all fluids, etc. What about brakes? Sitting there unused for who knows how long surely hasn't helped the brake situation, may need pads and rotors, but you won't know until you drive it add another $300 just in case. And suspension? Any clunks or bumps or loose bits? Needs ball joints or control arms or shocks? You won't know again until you drive it. Add another $400 just in case. I don't see the driveshaft hanging around in any of those pictures. That's another $250-300 for a used one if you have to buy it.
So best case scenario at $2500 sale price you're $3500 into a truck that will now need HUNDREDS of hours of cab-off rust repair. But if it has a few more things wrong with it, and you're more like $5500 into it. Then, after breaking your back for a hundred or two hours, you'll end up with a truck worth...about $5,000.
If you're looking for something to restore, why not grab a '60s or '70s F100? It'd probably be in better shape to start with and when you were done you could have something worth $15-20k instead - get something back for all of your labor.
I hear you. I have done few of these type of work, just not the f150. Per your math, even with 5k I can’t get one of these in decent shape. At the end of the day, I will have to redo almost all that you have mentioned above, so what’s better? 6-8k + plus all the above? Or 1500$ and build it up?
A good frame only will cost you about 1500 around here cause they are all rotted.
Cab and bed repair is just a matter of time.
So per your math, this truck with a restored frame and all panels plus suspension, etc ain’t bad of a deal.
FYI Seller has accepted $1500 for it. That’s nothing.
*gives thanks that The Truck is in far, far better condition than that!*
FWIW, good luck! Refinishing/rebuilding is a great deal of fun. For some of us, that is...
yes it is. It’s a great feeling to bring back to life something that has potential but neglected.
That being said, I do these mostly for the fun and enjoyment of it. At the end of the day it will be a almost new looking truck and still cost me less then what I would have paid for a **** box that still need ton of work.
01-07-2021, 06:26 PM
2009 F150 restoration project
