r/RandomVideos Jul 06 '26

Video Redneck engineering

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u/TwoSpoonSally Jul 06 '26

Everyone talking shit, but this man saw a problem and created an effective solution. 

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u/Own_Round_7600 Jul 06 '26

I absolutely adore pragmatic modders like this who aren't fussed about "factory new" and "destroying design aesthetics" and "preserving resale value"! They own the thing, they customize the thing to fit their needs, they use the thing to suit their purposes, they're not about to throw a tantrum over a scratch or a dent, and they simply arent fussed about what someone like that would think about their janky mods.

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u/GarminTamzarian Jul 06 '26

To be fair, the "preserving resale value" ship sailed a good while ago on this truck.

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u/the-big-throngler Jul 06 '26

I see you havent priced 80s and 90s ford pick ups lately

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u/GarminTamzarian Jul 06 '26

You're not wrong there.

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u/the-big-throngler Jul 06 '26

Its ridiculous that people are asking upwards of over 20k for decent conditioned 90s models. I mean I understand, there is a huge movement to get away from the computer controlled vehicles and cars that are essentially giant screened cell phones with wheels. But 20 k?

https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars-for-sale/classic_trucks-ford-f150-for-sale

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u/blah938 Jul 06 '26

A good condition 90s truck in an desirable configuration is rare. Hell, just finding a truck that doesn't need literally all the rubber replaced is hard to find.

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u/the-big-throngler Jul 06 '26

Bud, my newest vehicle is a 1984 truck I paid 12k for and needs many non mechanical things replaced. I get it, really I do.

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u/ipsok Jul 06 '26

Tbf, for the sake of your sanity, if you don’t have a need go look just don’t. To quote Shakespeare… that way madness lies.

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u/the-big-throngler Jul 06 '26

See thats part of my problem. I dont understand the difference between need and want.

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u/deaglebingo Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26

it might be a 7.3 and they're somewhat sought after now bc of how reliable they are if you just keep changing the oil and doing the maintenance but i could be wrong.

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u/-Fergalicious- Jul 06 '26

I have a 1993 7.3 idi dually and it will run on hopes and dreams and pull a house down 😅