Making scrap metal out of a Ford 150

Would it be possible to make scrap metal out of an obsolete Ford 150 pick up truck?

Some might say that a Ford F150, in any condition, is already scrap metal.

Just kidding. Just kidding.

Running away in a zig-zag pattern.

Originally Posted by jimicrk

Some might say that a Ford F150, in any condition, is already scrap metal.

I am a FORD guy >> BUT >> That was FUNNY!!

Eventually .... they all become scrap metal.

Best ford ever. (caution language)

I'm not sure if the OP wants to pick up scrap with the F150, or scrap "it".

You can scrap out of anything, so long as you can get the items you intend to get into or onto the vehicle. I scrap with a small Ford Ranger XLT, and use the car in my avatar for a lot of small things; you'd be surprised at some of the loads they both can hold. It's all in how you stack stuff and strap it down. The car obviously isn't used for bulky items, but can still fit a lot of smaller things.

There is no truck you can't scrap with, in my opinion! Not even a question to really ask.

Well as long as it isn't a crazy lifted truck that you can't even climb into the bed of. Then you might have some problems!

Originally Posted by Crawa197

Would it be possible to make scrap metal out of an obsolete Ford 150 pick up truck?

So I happened to have one in my driveway and decided to take some photos as I finished turning it into scrap >>
Really the environment did most of the work turning it into scrap
As you can see in the photos a lot of the steel has turned to rust >> Not much left of the radiator support
First we pull the battery ($8.00) , Remove the aluminum hood, I take off the nose so easy to get as much copper wire as possible , Radiator, AC Condenser, alternator and AC Compressor.
With the nose off >> Easy to cut between Cat and exhaust manifold on both sides
Then slide under the truck and cut the back of each side to get all 4 Cats >> about $280.00
After I cut the Cats I happen to look up and see the aluminum driveshaft >> So I cut that out
One lug the rims that are aluminum and remove them after I roll it on the trailer >> running about $13.00 each >> Only 3 so $39.00 there
I paid $150.00 for the unit

SO >> That is how I turn a F150 into scrap >> Sorry Mike Miked








Rusted out Radiator supports both sides


With nose removed easy to cut the Cat between exhaust and Cat

Cats >> about $280.00

Drive shaft

Originally Posted by miked

Can I assume you sell usable parts to maximize your profits?

I use RAS core to pull anything worth more then scrap
and if I have the time and room in the driveway I will list on Craigs for a couple days before it gets chopped
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ct...583831553.html

and

https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ct...584806665.html

So I loaded it on the trailer this AM and took into the yard
I should have taken it yesterday as I lost $20.00 since prices dropped today from $150.00 a ton to $140.00 a ton
Still didn't do to bad >> 4240 pounds for $297.00

Originally Posted by miked

What would ever make you think a Ford F150 would be obsolete? Yes that is a serious question. 73, Mike

Maybe it was just a one time poster ..... ?

Cultures vary. Japan has one of the strictest motor vehicle inspection programs in the world. It's not entirely unheard of for them to take a brand new car out of service after it's been on the road for six years. They seem to want the latest tech, lowest emissions, and best fuel economy. Some claim that they drive their economy with excess consumerism by making the motor vehicle laws so tough. You even have to prove that you own -or-rent a parking space before you can register your car.

Over there ... a car or truck becomes obsolete pretty quickly. Might be that it's not the latest & greatest or that the motor won't pass their emissions test after it's got more than 50 k. of wear on it. They seem to have a thriving business based on shipping used motors to other countries.

Definitely a different world.

Here in the Northeast it's generally best to declare em' obsolete after 20 years. That seems to be Ford's intent as well cause it gets harder and harder to get factory OEM parts out of the dealerships once they hit the twenty year mark. I've been running Ford trucks & vans for over thirty years now and i can see a certain wisdom to it. There comes a point where it's pretty difficult to keep em' road worthy. Every bolt is rusted up solid and the electrical problems that develop are hard to track down & fix.Overall ... it's just one thing after another.

I've heard it's a different story out in California though. They don't have the rust problems that we do.