I still have my 87. Work truck spec, 300 inline 6, granny 4 speed, 2wd, manual windows and locks, 1 piece bench seat, dual fuel tanks. Bought it for $1800 7 years ago. Paint is showing it's age but it dent and rust free. Usual maintenance, tires, brakes, idler pulley, battery. I only use it for store trips once in a while but it's honestly the best money on a vehicle I've ever spent. New trucks are crazy expensive.
@@ROBinJVILLE yep she’s still going strong in 2024. Since my last comment 3 years ago I’ve replaced the starter, the insulation on the cable to the starter burned since it ran so close to the exhaust down pipe, I ran new cable on tucked it well away. I also had to replace the water pump due to it dripping from the weep hole. I’m going to have to replace the front flex hoses on the brakes since they are starting to dry rot. But the truck still soldiers on perfectly!
Born 05/05/1988 my grandfather bought the truck new drove it many years gave I to my dad and then it became my first truck! The date of manufacture in the door is 05/05/1988! It started life as 302ci aod 2wd! It is now a 351w ztf5spd(manual transmission)Bw1356 (manual transfer case) 44ttb 4x4 complete frontend and 8.8 rear-ended posi traction! I went through replaced all EFI and did some upgrades and new exust! Cats and mufflers replaced! The ac completely new! New carpet headliner door panels and bench seat reupholster! Two tone paint job pearl white and deep blue! Winch bumper warn winch diamond plate bumper out back! Old man topper painted to match! 894,943 document miles! Have all papers since new! Keep a log record of every oil change and part and repairs! I live in the middle of nowhere! Long roads for miles nothing but farm! Love this truck! Three generations still driving! The original motor transmission and rear end rebuilt and crated! I went to 4x4 because it got stuck alot here! Daily drive it everywhere! My son is seven he is learning on it! Can't wait till I can pass down the truck! Spent alot of time in one year of collecting parts to do a frame up restore! Truck never wrecked or abused! Just was dad's old work truck till I restored it!
Guy where I work has one just like it, same colors, thing still looks great. I actually bought an '89 with the two tone like that except the colors were opposite, where the brown was down the side. Piston rings were shot and it needed a rebuild and I ended up selling it and I really regret it now, body was great, interior was pretty decent, and it was 4x4.
My first new vehicle was a 87 F150 Custom trim with the 300 and Granny 4-speed. Stickered for $9995. Bought it Dec. 29th 1986. Got talked into the extended warranty, that was an extra grand, my trade in was a 74 Pinto wagon I got $200 for, 9.9% interest, $265.13 for 60. But at the time I'm only 20 working for minimum wage so I had to work three jobs to pay for it. By 88 it was becoming a bit much so my Dad used his 81 F100 and my 87 as trade ins on a new 88 Suburban. That's how I got out from underneath it. I have a lot of good happy memories of that truck. And a few photo's. I look for one occasionally but all I find now are 5.0's with automatics, and I really want that 300/manual combo.
I have everything but Dodges and I still have the used 89 F-150 my dad gave me when he bought a newer truck, it was old then and it's seen better days but that's the truck I drove my daughter home from the hospital when she was born and now that my dad's gone it's even more special. I never particularly liked it, my 79 F-250 4wd was much better, so was my 83 Suburban but it's become the one I know I'll never sell. (No matter how bad the front end rattles!)
they forgot to mention the 75 amp alternator was not enough for theses trucks and would catch the wires from alternator to starter solenoid to melt and catch fire and also the ignition module would burn out cause they put it on distributor next to the thermostat housing, ford got sued many many times for these things , but i have a 1988 f250 custom super cab. , this truck is a beast and i love it, i have done the ignition module relocation upgrade and installed a 130 amp 1995 mustang 3.8 alternator with the 175 amp mega fuse, now that i have done these 2 upgrades my sensors dont go bad nearly as fast as they once did and i been running the same ignition module for over 5 years with no problems, hope this helps some of yall that have the 87-91 brick nose trucks, they are getting rare, keep them running guys and gals
Just found a 2wd 5.0 auto 87 f150 Custom reg cab long bed single tank with 35k original miles, 1 owner. 1500 bucks, another 800 in parts for maintenance and its turning into a really nice freaking truck.
I'm 50/50 on that fact that it's was causing a dangerous shudder in my truck that almost made me lose control on several occasions. It hasn't happened since the ABS light came on which means it's stopped working. I haven't replaced the sensor since and the problem never came back.
6:34 I'll say, the heat in our '87 is permanently set to defrost an is always on toasty, literally on always even if its off it still runs just enough to hear it.
I had one of these. 87 f150 xl long bed.4x4 302 engine. 4 speed stick. First year for EFI . Windows sticker was about $13k. Bought it new from Naults ford in Manchester nh. Was a daily driver. It was a nice truck but virtually every feature they highlight in this video failed. Race red Paint peeled off. Ford repainted it in a recall. Lubed for life suspension all failed. Lubed for life of the bushing. Rear Antilock failed . Tailgate cables broke. It chowed though U Joints. Leaf springs broke. I got to know the guys in the parts dept. Eventually I spent more time fixing it than driving it. Truck lasted 125k miles in 10 years and rotted out. I have had several f150s since. They were all way better.
This was my first truck/car when I was 16 in 2004. I miss this truck. So many memories. After this I got an 84 Lincoln big fucking boat (town car). Great times in both. Lots of pussy.
I personally want to learn manual and my next car or truck is more than likely going to be one, but they're dying. There's very little benefit nowadays to a stick. Other than lower repair costs, there are no other power/performance benefits like before. I bet they're fun to drive (why I want one), but everyone I've spoken to agrees that after a long day's work or during a long commute, they don't like having to deal with a manual. Personal preference I suppose.
I still have my 87. Work truck spec, 300 inline 6, granny 4 speed, 2wd, manual windows and locks, 1 piece bench seat, dual fuel tanks. Bought it for $1800 7 years ago. Paint is showing it's age but it dent and rust free. Usual maintenance, tires, brakes, idler pulley, battery. I only use it for store trips once in a while but it's honestly the best money on a vehicle I've ever spent. New trucks are crazy expensive.
Wish I still had mine, it was equipped the same as yours. I made a reply just above you if you want to read it
I’ll never pay for a new truck. I have an 87 and a 91 bricknose. They are my pride and joy hobby toys
still have it? i have the inline 6 with the granny 4 speed as well
@@ROBinJVILLE yep she’s still going strong in 2024. Since my last comment 3 years ago I’ve replaced the starter, the insulation on the cable to the starter burned since it ran so close to the exhaust down pipe, I ran new cable on tucked it well away. I also had to replace the water pump due to it dripping from the weep hole. I’m going to have to replace the front flex hoses on the brakes since they are starting to dry rot. But the truck still soldiers on perfectly!
@@Atlantean1980 glad to hear it 🙏 i cannot see any scenario where i part with mine.
This is back when commercials for vehicles were actually good and gave you information about the vehicle before you bought it compared to now
I was born in 87 so this hit home for me. Currently daily driving/restoring a 96 f250. Thanks for posting this gem
Born 05/05/1988 my grandfather bought the truck new drove it many years gave I to my dad and then it became my first truck! The date of manufacture in the door is 05/05/1988! It started life as 302ci aod 2wd! It is now a 351w ztf5spd(manual transmission)Bw1356 (manual transfer case) 44ttb 4x4 complete frontend and 8.8 rear-ended posi traction! I went through replaced all EFI and did some upgrades and new exust! Cats and mufflers replaced! The ac completely new! New carpet headliner door panels and bench seat reupholster! Two tone paint job pearl white and deep blue! Winch bumper warn winch diamond plate bumper out back! Old man topper painted to match! 894,943 document miles! Have all papers since new! Keep a log record of every oil change and part and repairs! I live in the middle of nowhere! Long roads for miles nothing but farm! Love this truck! Three generations still driving! The original motor transmission and rear end rebuilt and crated! I went to 4x4 because it got stuck alot here! Daily drive it everywhere! My son is seven he is learning on it! Can't wait till I can pass down the truck! Spent alot of time in one year of collecting parts to do a frame up restore! Truck never wrecked or abused! Just was dad's old work truck till I restored it!
Found an 87 with only 55,000 original miles and no rust, plan on bringing back to its former glory.....
My first truck in high school was a 1990 F-150. Was a great truck! I really miss it. Been driving Ford trucks ever since.
I’m 17 I just bought a 95 f150🤤🤤🤤I have had it for 3 days I’m in love
Hey my truck is 1990 as well it’s a great truck
I love this generation of ford full size truck and this gentleman did a great job of selling it!
The generation is my favorites trucks Ford F-Series
Great seeing these old Ford F series truck videos . This is one of my favorite Ford F150/250 body style trucks .
I like that two-tone brown supercab model. 🚗😎👍
Guy where I work has one just like it, same colors, thing still looks great. I actually bought an '89 with the two tone like that except the colors were opposite, where the brown was down the side. Piston rings were shot and it needed a rebuild and I ended up selling it and I really regret it now, body was great, interior was pretty decent, and it was 4x4.
+Nick C I've always liked those boxy styles. They made those from '87 through '91.
Beautiful and great truck is Ford F150 1987. 1987 and 1988 is my favorites
I am restoring an 87 F150 I love it so much
Same
In 2021 the old body style ford truck still proves to be bulletproof
Been restoring an 87 5.0 auto 2wd I picked up for 1500 bucks, 1 owner with 37k miles. Been so easy to work on as opposed to the new stuff I'm used to
I bought a 1988 F250 last year. Heck of a truck! Old and heavy.
How reliable is it?
@@cptchuff2741 drives like a champ, a little under 150,000 miles but has a little drinking problem lol
@@thevalvefan1775 yeah those old trucks are thirsty and like their gas stations. I bought a 96 Bronco for 2k
@@cptchuff2741 Thats awesome dude. My Dad had an old 89 bronco
My first new vehicle was a 87 F150 Custom trim with the 300 and Granny 4-speed. Stickered for $9995. Bought it Dec. 29th 1986. Got talked into the extended warranty, that was an extra grand, my trade in was a 74 Pinto wagon I got $200 for, 9.9% interest, $265.13 for 60. But at the time I'm only 20 working for minimum wage so I had to work three jobs to pay for it. By 88 it was becoming a bit much so my Dad used his 81 F100 and my 87 as trade ins on a new 88 Suburban. That's how I got out from underneath it. I have a lot of good happy memories of that truck. And a few photo's. I look for one occasionally but all I find now are 5.0's with automatics, and I really want that 300/manual combo.
That’s a cool story, thanks for sharing
I have a 89 its rusted out but I still use it. Ford tough
I have everything but Dodges and I still have the used 89 F-150 my dad gave me when he bought a newer truck, it was old then and it's seen better days but that's the truck I drove my daughter home from the hospital when she was born and now that my dad's gone it's even more special. I never particularly liked it, my 79 F-250 4wd was much better, so was my 83 Suburban but it's become the one I know I'll never sell. (No matter how bad the front end rattles!)
they forgot to mention the 75 amp alternator was not enough for theses trucks and would catch the wires from alternator to starter solenoid to melt and catch fire and also the ignition module would burn out cause they put it on distributor next to the thermostat housing, ford got sued many many times for these things , but i have a 1988 f250 custom super cab. , this truck is a beast and i love it, i have done the ignition module relocation upgrade and installed a 130 amp 1995 mustang 3.8 alternator with the 175 amp mega fuse, now that i have done these 2 upgrades my sensors dont go bad nearly as fast as they once did and i been running the same ignition module for over 5 years with no problems, hope this helps some of yall that have the 87-91 brick nose trucks, they are getting rare, keep them running guys and gals
AWH I have one, but it’s a rotted out parts donor to my 94, which is a total rebuild. I love these old trucks
Still superior in 2019!
Matt Davis any domestic truck built before the mid to late 90s was, is and will always be superior
I'm rocking an 87 f350, cclb with the 460. Love my truck.
my dad had one when i was 5 i miss it
Been a Chevy guy all my life until I bought a 1993 F-350. Dog damn fuckin beast don't break. Just don't turn over right now lol
This truck looks easy to reach over the side to get something out of the bed. My 2013 seems high.
my first truck was a 1991 f-150. I restored it when I was 11 and I still use it today. and when I first got it, it had 500,000 miles.
Just found a 2wd 5.0 auto 87 f150 Custom reg cab long bed single tank with 35k original miles, 1 owner. 1500 bucks, another 800 in parts for maintenance and its turning into a really nice freaking truck.
Just bought my first truck it's a 1988 f 150
I had that rear anti lock brakes in my 94, I pulled the fuse because it was so terrible! Other than that it’s a great truck, very similar to the 87-91
I have the rear “antilock” in my 88 I’m 90% sure it’s nothing but a dash light😂
I'm 50/50 on that fact that it's was causing a dangerous shudder in my truck that almost made me lose control on several occasions. It hasn't happened since the ABS light came on which means it's stopped working. I haven't replaced the sensor since and the problem never came back.
The truck in the background looks identical to my 87
Im still driving an 88 IDI
I have owned a 1995 f150 with the 5.0 with 324,800 miles original motor,trans and rear end.
6:34 I'll say, the heat in our '87 is permanently set to defrost an is always on toasty, literally on always even if its off it still runs just enough to hear it.
Improvements in corrosion protection, HA the northeast says HOLD MY BEER
It’s 2021 and I’m driving a 1987 f250 supercab 4x4 5.8 with a c6.
Twin I beam. Twice the unsprung weight of a live axle, but half the load capacity. And can you say bump steer?
I'm trying so hard to restore my grandpa's ol 87 f150. It's hard, hopefully I can get the help I need for a affordable price.
I'm pretty sure this is the truck that I want to drive with a 4 Speed Manual, but what kind of inline6 is it?
4.9 300
@@jimmartin7881 Then I Vote For The XL
If they would advertise & sell a bare bones 4x4 manual everything TOUGH truck like these today for under 30 grand they would sell like hotcakes!
dave96_118 heck if they started building these again I’d be in line to order one..
@@Beandiptheredneck I really like how the new 7.3 gas is going so far especially its power specs. Similar to the old 460 V8 they had.
Ill take one with a 302 manual short box white with blue interior custom
I had one of these. 87 f150 xl long bed.4x4 302 engine. 4 speed stick. First year for EFI . Windows sticker was about $13k. Bought it new from Naults ford in Manchester nh. Was a daily driver. It was a nice truck but virtually every feature they highlight in this video failed. Race red Paint peeled off. Ford repainted it in a recall. Lubed for life suspension all failed. Lubed for life of the bushing. Rear Antilock failed . Tailgate cables broke. It chowed though U Joints. Leaf springs broke. I got to know the guys in the parts dept. Eventually I spent more time fixing it than driving it.
Truck lasted 125k miles in 10 years and rotted out. I have had several f150s since. They were all way better.
This was my first truck/car when I was 16 in 2004. I miss this truck. So many memories. After this I got an 84 Lincoln big fucking boat (town car). Great times in both. Lots of pussy.
When manual transmission was available..!!
Now only automatics... fuck how can people be so lazy..!!
I personally want to learn manual and my next car or truck is more than likely going to be one, but they're dying. There's very little benefit nowadays to a stick. Other than lower repair costs, there are no other power/performance benefits like before. I bet they're fun to drive (why I want one), but everyone I've spoken to agrees that after a long day's work or during a long commute, they don't like having to deal with a manual. Personal preference I suppose.
Chingona la ford para el trabajo pesado y mas ese modelo nose raja xq yo tengo una 91 y no se raja la foringona
Yooooo
My 2000 7.tree has 890 thousand miles all original no rust...still stroking and purrs like a kitten 😸..
Try that dodge or Chevy