Ford F250 used a good idea?

I want to buy a used F250 for primarily hunting and camping, but also for bad weather. I see a lot on Craigslist for $6,000 to $10,000, and that is my price range since it isn't a primary vehicle. What are your opinions on these trucks? Also, I live in Pennsylvania and would be worried about inspections on a truck that cheap. Any thoughts would be great, thanks.

Why do I have coolat shooting out of the radiator?

Installed a used engine into my father in laws truck (I'm already very skeptical). While the engine is running, the coolant is sucked way in, so I top it off. Put the cap on. When I shut the truck off, coolant shut out the secondary overflow like nobodys business. Also boils into the overflow tank. Also note: made the mistake of leaving the cap off and about a gallon and a half of water shot out when I shut off the truck.

My first guess is: blown head gasket. I understand air bubbles in the coolant while running, and I understand maybe some coolant pushing out when I shut it off, but not like this. But sucked in while running, then blown out like crazy when shut off (i.e. Cap off whole time)?

Note, the heater inlet/outlet is higher than the rest of the system. I have tried to fill it, and turn on the heat, but every time I open it's filler port, it's near empty. Is it possible the heater is still one big air pocket pushing it out?

1997 Ford F250 HD w/7.5L.

Added (1). Ok found the problem… And yes.Monster air bubble. The thermostat wasn't opening, and didn't have a bleed hole like most do. So when running, the water pump was pushing water against the air bubble, and when shut off, the air would push water back out the radiator.

How much did a 2004 F-350 cost?

I have a 2004 Ford F-350 King Ranch. I bought it second owned in 2013 for 10k. I want to know How much it originally costed in 2004 brand new. It has all leather interior and center console. It also has a turnover ball and tow package. Just wondering about how much it would cost in 2004 brand new?
i put a picture of it on here.How much did a 2004 F-350 cost

What do you think about this lifted mud truck setup. 1995 z71?

I don't have some serious cash but i'm looking to play ball.

I have access to a big junk yard so i can find parts.here it goes

A 1995 z71 (1500)
42" Bogger tires set (400)
a 1978 ford 250 for the rear and front (500)

Frame will be extended down and maybe add a few leafs

So with the rear and front in will be able to go on the z71?

This is my first mud truck build (on road also)

what else do i need to do?

How to know if its DIESEL?

I'm looking to buy a new truck. But deffinetly not gas, but DIESEL, so how do you know its a diesel engine?

I want a used silverado 2009 or newer. I understand the 1500's are gasoline… And I thought 2500 a d 3500's are automatically diesel, is that true? Is there 1500 that are also diesel? And is there 2500 and 3500 that are also gas?

&lastly, should I get a ford or chevy. I like both makes, but what do you guys think? I also don't need more than a 2500 or F250.

And also I read somewhere the powerstroke engines on fords arent as good as the other kind I forget what its called?

Ford 2002 superduty 4x4 esof problems?

I have a 2002 F250 superduty. The esof does not work at all… But my first question is… I'm under the truck i turn the transfercase drive shaft to the front diff… Only one front wheel axle turns, should the other?