Cummins 24V and F650

[Mad Max]

Given that a variant of our beloved ISB is available...



hmmm... .



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But then again, so is a CAT.



MaX

 

[A. Brown]

beefy looking truck, how much?

 

[RedRam1]

I've seen one of these around the Marietta, GA area. It looks just like this photo, except for the color (it's red).

 

[JR2]

Holy Cow that thing is ugly, even for a ford its ugly.

 

[Morphious]

How much and does it come in 4x4?



Morph.

 

[lsenus]

I saw a GMC done up like that around my neck o' the woods. All white, not bad looking. Big son of a gun though.

 

[Mactruck]

Same with me. I've seen two GMC Topkicks (One white, other Black) with the rear bed added - running around here.

One guy uses it to tow boats. (more like yachts )



I guess you can now get the best of both worlds.

A true Crew cab and a CUMMINS Oo.

 

[mberry]

I like it! Now, if I could just figure out which six numbers I need for that darn Lotto...

 

[Barry]

I think I have pretty much made up my mind NOT to buy a 2003 Dodge. Instead, I am looking for a 650 Ford or a FL50/60 Freightliner with a B Cummins. I am growing tired of being concerned about componets. Looking also for a little diesel MBZ. to use for a daily driver and keep my diesel truck for road trips.

 

[Mad Max]

EXPEN$IVE...

Base on a crewcab is high $40's, and that's before the right motor/drivetrain, aluminum wheels, etc, then you have to get the bed kit.



As far as I know, all the 650's are 2wd, but I've seen some in 4wd that are must have been aftermarket conversions.



MaX



Ps. You can play with configurations yourself at http://www.commtruck.ford.com/ctw/default.asp

 

[Barry]

My thinking is to find a deal on a "Low Pro" F650 C&C and then put a dually bed on it. I think it would look like a pickup on steriods... ... ... ... ... .

 

[HoleshotHolset]

I like how the rear axle isn't in line with the bed.....

And how close the tires are to the fenders.....



Observations... . with a little criticism.



Matt

 

[nickleinonen]

Originally posted by HoleshotHolset

I like how the rear axle isn't in line with the bed.....

And how close the tires are to the fenders.....



Observations... . with a little criticism.



Matt

take a look in a 4x4 mag and see any ford SD with more than 4" of lift. the front axle looks way too far forward. . like 2-3" off center of fender wheel well

 

[stg2500]

I definately like that. It does look like the wheel wells on the beds need a little repositioning and enlarging.



I think that would be a good next up from the 2500 Oo.



It does soound a little pricey though

 

[Barry]

Here is the puzzler: When I started having this wild idea, I called my rep. at the Black Book and asked him to comp. me a copy of the medium duty book. When it arrived, I was shocked what the book says a 2 to 3 year old medium duty is worth. Soooooo, my thinking was or is to find a 2 to 3 year old "Puff" in the $20K range and then fit it to my needs. I may not find it, but it will be fun looking! Also, I made up my mind to buy a 2002 dually today and sell my 2001/2500 ETH/DEE.

 

[gitchesum]

How about the real thing? This guy spent mucho bucks on the truck. He opted for the CAT diesel.



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[speedracer]

C8.3 is the way to go!

If I was getting a medium duty, I'd get the C series with a 9 or 10sp.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

That dude's GF in the red bandana looks like she opted for the 'fake things'... :-laf



Matt

 

[monkfarm]

I love the F650, but I heard the cummins also comes with F450, mayb a little cheaper than the hi 40's plus. I'd rather have the cummins than the cat.

 

[Mad Max]

Gitch...

I saw a $150K figure for that truck in an FMX Rag. Totally sano rig!



The ISB's are available in the 650's, not the 450's or 550's where your choices are v10 phord gass'r or Cacklestroke.



Sure would be hard to pass on the CAT.



Let's put it this way, if I picked up a Class 8 tomorrow, say a T800W or a 379EXHD, it would be packing C16, not a Sig or an ISX.



MaX