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97up-list-digest Tuesday, August 3 1999 Volume 02 : Number 206



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In this issue:

FTE 97up - Spare Tire
FTE 97up - CB ant. mounting
FTE 97up - Fuel Filter Change
FTE 97up - Mounting Cab Steps
FTE 97up - Mounting Cab Steps -Reply
RE: FTE 97up - Mounting Cab Steps -Reply
Re: FTE 97up - Spare Tire
FTE 97up - Custom toolboxes
FTE 97up - Front License plate
Re: FTE 97up - Spare Tire
FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties
RE: FTE 97up - Custom toolboxes
RE: FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties
RE: FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties
RE: FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties
Re: FTE 97up - Spare Tire

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Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999 05:51:46 PDT
From: "S Jones"
Subject: FTE 97up - Spare Tire

I have a 99 F150 SC Lariot which I used for a trip to the Windy City this
weekend. After returning home I saw the cord hanging from underneath the bed
while pumping gas. I realized the spare tire had been stolen, luckily I made
sure the tailgate was locked. Anyone have this happen to them? Is it
possible to chain the tire to the frame? I have 16' tires & rims, how
expensive is it to replace the spare & rim?

Sean


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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 09:26:45 EDT
From: RSnovi aol.com
Subject: FTE 97up - CB ant. mounting

Looking for a good mount for like a 3-5' ant. to attach to inside lip of bed
probably, anyone have any idea of what kind of ant. or mount you are useing
on 4x4 SD, if so how much coax you think i am going to need?

thanks
Ross S
9sec93cobra
99F250SD 4x4 PSD/SC
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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 09:32:14 -0400
From: "Suarez, William"
Subject: FTE 97up - Fuel Filter Change

It's time to do my first fuel filter change on my 99 PSD. I've ordered a
couple of the Racor units from DIS in Texas.

Any advice for a first time change?

Thanks in advance,

Bill Suarez

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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 08:40:33 -0500
From: "Owens, Robbie A"
Subject: FTE 97up - Mounting Cab Steps

Does anyone on the list have any type of mounting instructions for Ford
factory molded running boards for a single cab? I can't figure out how
these things go on. I thought they were supposed to mount to exsisting
holes but nothing matches up.
Heeeeeelllllllppppp!!!!!!!!
Rob Owens
Boeing Aerospace Operations
Buyer
Navy E-6 Program
405-739-4874
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Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999 10:31:00 -0400
From: GEORGE CROLL
Subject: FTE 97up - Mounting Cab Steps -Reply

I took mine off and they lined up fine. they used those clip in bolt retainers on a rail under the door.
George Croll
EPA-OAR-ARD
(202)564-0162
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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 10:11:49 -0500
From: "Owens, Robbie A"
Subject: RE: FTE 97up - Mounting Cab Steps -Reply

That's another thing. I can't figure out where those things are supposed to
go either. I don't have a clue as to where any of there brackets and shims
are supposed to go.
Anyone have any pictures of underneath their trucks showing how the brackets
and shims are used? That would definitely be helpful.
Rob Owens
Boeing Aerospace Operations
Buyer
Navy E-6 Program
405-739-4874

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> I took mine off and they lined up fine. they used those clip in bolt
> retainers on a rail under the door.
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Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999 14:40:37 -0400
From: CnC
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Spare Tire

File a claim with your insurance company for replacement. I use a wire and
padlock looped through the tire and then through the hook to hang a chain on
when towing a trailer. A kid would have to carry a wire cutter in order to
swipe the tire.
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From: S Jones
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Date: Monday, August 02, 1999 9:01 AM
Subject: FTE 97up - Spare Tire


|I have a 99 F150 SC Lariot which I used for a trip to the Windy City this
|weekend. After returning home I saw the cord hanging from underneath the
bed
|while pumping gas. I realized the spare tire had been stolen, luckily I
made
|sure the tailgate was locked. Anyone have this happen to them? Is it
|possible to chain the tire to the frame? I have 16' tires & rims, how
|expensive is it to replace the spare & rim?
|
|Sean
|
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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 99 13:29:58 +0000
From: mattadams pcisys.com
Subject: FTE 97up - Custom toolboxes

Perhaps someone out there can help me, I am looking to have a custom storage
box made, I know exactly what I want but I don't have thek nowledge, tools,
or parts to make it. A nyone know of ar easonably priced toolbox company?
Basically it has to hold my 20x9" toolbox and my full-size 33" spare tire as
well as room for tow strap, jumper cables, and miscellaneous stuff. Any
help is appreciated!


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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 13:02:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Hunter
Subject: FTE 97up - Front License plate

Maybe someone out there has an extra one or knows where I can get one. I'm looking for
a front license plate frame for F150-97 with the 4X4 ORB. I tried to take out mine and
ended up with a broken one, so now I'm looking for one. The law in Ohio asks for a
front license plate, so I was wondering if there is someone who don't need his or
replaced it with something else.
I appreciate any help.

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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 13:12:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: Hunter
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Spare Tire

Sean,
Go to this web site and get your self a tire lock
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.accessconnect.com/prod04.htm
I hope this help
Hunter.

File a claim with your insurance company for replacement. I use a wire and
> padlock looped through the tire and then through the hook to hang a chain on
> when towing a trailer. A kid would have to carry a wire cutter in order to
> swipe the tire.

> |I have a 99 F150 SC Lariot which I used for a trip to the Windy City this
> |weekend. After returning home I saw the cord hanging from underneath the
> bed
> |while pumping gas. I realized the spare tire had been stolen, luckily I
> made
> |sure the tailgate was locked. Anyone have this happen to them? Is it
> |possible to chain the tire to the frame? I have 16' tires & rims, how
> |expensive is it to replace the spare & rim?

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Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999 16:49:41 -0400
From: CnC
Subject: FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties

I have a newly purchased used 1997 Ford F-150 V8 with 16,000 miles. It has
another year to go under warranty. The Ford dealer wants to sell me an
extended service contract that will cover the truck for another three years
and/or 36,000 miles but it will cost me almost $1,300. I like the idea, but
the price seems awfully high. The Dealer claimed that Ford sells their
contract for around $1,600. Do any of you guys have any insight,
recommendations or suggestions about this?

My truck is stock, 2 wheel drive, short bed, with a towing package (I pull a
light 17 foot camper that weighs less than 2,000 pounds.)

Thanks.

Chris Larsen
dixieviking pbtcomm.net

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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 15:58:15 -0500
From: Wright Buford S CNIN
Subject: RE: FTE 97up - Custom toolboxes

You might try your local fabrication or tool shops. Since they'd have your
truck on hand they could make a box to your specs that would fit perfectly.
You wouldn't have to pay shipping. My guess would be that they could build
one for a comparable price. I've had good experience with the local
fabrication shops. You'd be surprised what they can do.

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> Sent: Monday, August 02, 1999 8:30 AM
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>
> Perhaps someone out there can help me, I am looking to have a custom
> storage
> box made, I know exactly what I want but I don't have thek nowledge,
> tools,
> or parts to make it. A nyone know of ar easonably priced toolbox company?
> Basically it has to hold my 20x9" toolbox and my full-size 33" spare tire
> as
> well as room for tow strap, jumper cables, and miscellaneous stuff. Any
> help is appreciated!
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Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999 16:10:03 -0500
From: "M. Schmidt"
Subject: RE: FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties

If it helps for comparison, I bought a brand-new 1999 F150 4.2 V6 ext. cab
2wd. The dealer tried to sell me a 5/75 bumper to bumper warranty for $945.
Of course, that's only 2 years and 39K miles past the normal warranty. I
didn't buy the warranty because they didn't want to deal.

My experience in the past has been that they can sell the warranty for half
what they're asking and still make money.

Go back and hammer at them - warranties are big-profit items for dealers. If
not, there are 3rd party warranty companies out there, maybe someone else on
the list has experience.

ms

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Sent: Monday, August 02, 1999 3:50 PM
To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties



I have a newly purchased used 1997 Ford F-150 V8 with 16,000 miles. It has
another year to go under warranty. The Ford dealer wants to sell me an
extended service contract that will cover the truck for another three years
and/or 36,000 miles but it will cost me almost $1,300. I like the idea, but
the price seems awfully high. The Dealer claimed that Ford sells their
contract for around $1,600. Do any of you guys have any insight,
recommendations or suggestions about this?

My truck is stock, 2 wheel drive, short bed, with a towing package (I pull a
light 17 foot camper that weighs less than 2,000 pounds.)

Thanks.

Chris Larsen
dixieviking pbtcomm.net

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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 17:21:14 -0400
From: "D'Amelio, Stephen M."
Subject: RE: FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties

I bought a 97 F-150 SC Lariat with 20K miles. My dealer
gave me the bumper to bumper till 36K miles. They
stated Ford backs that warranty for any owner until
the three years or 36K miles is reached.

This dealer was "Ford Certified" (they claimed) so perhaps
they get a different deal. They said they were one of only
6 in New England that were certified.

I bought an extended warranty for the driveline only. It cost
$800 and is good until 60K miles.

Steve D'Amelio
Systems Administrator
CVS/Pharmacy
1 CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-765-1500 x3351 FAX 401-762-4607
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>
>
> I have a newly purchased used 1997 Ford F-150 V8 with 16,000 miles. It
> has
> another year to go under warranty. The Ford dealer wants to sell me an
> extended service contract that will cover the truck for another three
> years
> and/or 36,000 miles but it will cost me almost $1,300. I like the idea,
> but
> the price seems awfully high. The Dealer claimed that Ford sells their
> contract for around $1,600. Do any of you guys have any insight,
> recommendations or suggestions about this?
>
> My truck is stock, 2 wheel drive, short bed, with a towing package (I pull
> a
> light 17 foot camper that weighs less than 2,000 pounds.)
>
> Thanks.
>
> Chris Larsen
> dixieviking pbtcomm.net
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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 21:33:34 -0500
From: "pennhead"
Subject: RE: FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties

Ford Truck Enthusiasts (the owner of this mailing list) has a link to an
extended warranty provider on their homepage. Click this link to take you
right to it: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.yourwarranty.com/

They sell warranties for new and used vehicles. Perhaps you might find it
helpful.

Regards,
JMPenn

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Sent: Monday, August 02, 1999 3:50 PM
To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: FTE 97up - Extended Service Warranties



I have a newly purchased used 1997 Ford F-150 V8 with 16,000 miles. It has
another year to go under warranty. The Ford dealer wants to sell me an
extended service contract that will cover the truck for another three years
and/or 36,000 miles but it will cost me almost $1,300. I like the idea, but
the price seems awfully high. The Dealer claimed that Ford sells their
contract for around $1,600. Do any of you guys have any insight,
recommendations or suggestions about this?

My truck is stock, 2 wheel drive, short bed, with a towing package (I pull a
light 17 foot camper that weighs less than 2,000 pounds.)

Thanks.

Chris Larsen
dixieviking pbtcomm.net

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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 20:47:12 -0700
From: "mlester"
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Spare Tire

Ford has a spare tire lock where one piece fits in the tube and the other
becomes a key and attaches to the crank when needed. The key otherwise is
kept in the glove box.

Touch wood, I haven't had to test it yet but at least it is some deterent.

As I recall I paid about $45.00.

At least they can't just insert the crank and wind the tire down.

Good luck

Martial


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From: Hunter
To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Date: Monday, August 02, 1999 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Spare Tire


>Sean,
>Go to this web site and get your self a tire lock
>http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.accessconnect.com/prod04.htm
>I hope this help
>Hunter.
>
> File a claim with your insurance company for replacement. I use a wire
and
>> padlock looped through the tire and then through the hook to hang a chain
on
>> when towing a trailer. A kid would have to carry a wire cutter in order
to
>> swipe the tire.
>
>> |I have a 99 F150 SC Lariot which I used for a trip to the Windy City
this
>> |weekend. After returning home I saw the cord hanging from underneath the....

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