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Nutmegdog1959 t1_ir4xft0 wrote

I use Fluid Film. I'm in Saranac now.

Always buy my trucks and work vans south of Mason-Dixon line. Mostly Ford 7.3L diesels. Always 20+ years old. That's what I can afford, and all I need.

Get a couple cans parts cleaner or simple green. Go to a carwash. Bring some ramps if need be. Get underneath the truck, spray the cleaner liberally. Then spray the underside best you can. Some car washes have an engine cleaner or wheel/tire setting. Then rinse it good.

Bring it home, let it sit in the sun a day or two to make sure it's nice and dry. Then hit the underside (minus exhaust pipe and cat) with the Fluid Film. Use the ramps for easy access. A 6/can case of Fluid Film is about $60.

Even if you don't salt, if you drive to the convenience store the salt spray will get up in the underside there. Even on a dry day. Not to mention the humidity in the northeast.

Good Luck

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Legitimate_Gap_3613 OP t1_ir4xn2o wrote

Is this product environmentally friendly? And t y for the recommendation...I was lucky to find this gem of a truck in CO where they don't use salt..love the northeast but would never buy a used car there since cars really take a beating from the salt usage!

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Nutmegdog1959 t1_ir517fj wrote

Yes, environmentally friendly, it's a non-petrolatum lanolin based. No solvents whatsoever. Think of it as Bag Balm for your car/truck.

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btwnmtns t1_ir5hnma wrote

Off topic a bit, but for someone who is currently beginning their search for an older Ford, any tips? How and where do you search?

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Nutmegdog1959 t1_ir5kjs8 wrote

Municipalities buy heavier duty Fords. They are generally reasonably well maintained.

https://www.rbauction.com/

Govdeals.com

Check your local State/City/Town/Village surplus equipment auction.

You need to be selective. Lots of stuff is beat up pretty bad.

Every now and again you can find a decent, low miles, slightly dinged up, not quite retail ready truck that needs a little work. If you're patient you can find something.

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