Just saying hey.. I've been looking for this teuck(with all options and a v8 5 speed) for a long time. Happen to find this 97 f150 2wd Lariat with all power options and a 2wd. With 4.6 5 speed down in Alabama on a farm. I don't think it had ever been washed. Drove down and bought it. It made the 5 hour trip flawlessly. Cleaned it first of all.. then through on a quick wax job. It's doable for now. Roof and hood is very sun baked, no no saving that. Have to change the abs pump...throwout bearing and some.othee small stuff. Overall.. love the truck!