Connecticut Chapter Join Chapter, Leader:

July BS

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #31  
Old 07-16-2016, 07:20 AM
ct diesel's Avatar
ct diesel
ct diesel is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Morning

I was joking about "space suit" and just as a joke I looked it up on eBay and they had several from about $1,000 to $3,000.


Back to camping today.


Stay cool today. Nice ice cold beer!!!
 
  #32  
Old 07-18-2016, 05:52 AM
ct diesel's Avatar
ct diesel
ct diesel is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
morning

another warm day, stay cool out there and watch out for some strong weather this afternoon.
 
  #33  
Old 07-19-2016, 05:20 AM
jthorngate3's Avatar
jthorngate3
jthorngate3 is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Middletown, CT
Posts: 4,753
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Good morning guys. The foreman is running rather late today so I thought I'd stop in. Has anybody here been paying attention to the new super duty?
 
  #34  
Old 07-19-2016, 06:24 AM
RightWingNutJob's Avatar
RightWingNutJob
RightWingNutJob is offline
Elder User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: CT
Posts: 607
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Been watching the 2017 forums. After all the suspense and wishful thinking, the HP and torque numbers on the new models had gotten so hyped that I think a lot of the folks over there are disappointed by the real numbers.


Really superb trucks - lotsa cool new features...but I am always leery of new models and prefer to wait a couple of years 'til the bugs are worked out.. (not to mention that my wife firmly believes that my current truck should last for at least the next 15 years). Of course, that hasn't stopped me from entering the contests to win a new 2017 Superduty.
 
  #35  
Old 07-19-2016, 06:45 AM
gbroehl1's Avatar
gbroehl1
gbroehl1 is offline
Logistics Pro

Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 4,058
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I love the camera(s) setup on the new trucks. I'm seriously considering trading mine in on one of the new ones once they can be easily found on lots.
 
  #36  
Old 07-19-2016, 03:30 PM
jthorngate3's Avatar
jthorngate3
jthorngate3 is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Middletown, CT
Posts: 4,753
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I think it's rather comical how disappointed these guys are with a number like 925 lb/ft. Not to mention it is almost assured to go up in a few months. I certainly wouldn't blame you for looking into these new trucks, Greg. I think they are very impressive trucks. The only thing that I will truly be curious about is the overall feel of the cab. I'll also be interested to hear what guys think of the 6.2L in the new truck.
 
  #37  
Old 07-20-2016, 06:45 AM
ct diesel's Avatar
ct diesel
ct diesel is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Morning

I think that I'll take a close look at the new 2017 at the dealer. Maybe take one out for a test ride. Want to see how they compare to my 2011. Who knows what could happen.

Enjoy the day today no humidity and only a high of 85.
 
  #38  
Old 07-20-2016, 07:21 PM
jthorngate3's Avatar
jthorngate3
jthorngate3 is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Middletown, CT
Posts: 4,753
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
From what I have gathered, the cabs on the new trucks are probably going to feel substantially smaller than the outgoing trucks, as they are now using the same cab as the 150's. I haven't looked into dimensions to see if they made them any wider for the super duty.

The weather has been pretty great for the past two days, but it looks like that's coming to a fairly abrupt end. Next Monday looks awful.
 
  #39  
Old 07-21-2016, 07:45 AM
RightWingNutJob's Avatar
RightWingNutJob
RightWingNutJob is offline
Elder User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: CT
Posts: 607
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by jthorngate3
From what I have gathered, the cabs on the new trucks are probably going to feel substantially smaller than the outgoing trucks, as they are now using the same cab as the 150's. I haven't looked into dimensions to see if they made them any wider for the super duty..
My impression from driving/riding in Brother-in-Law's '16, F150, Crew Cab was similar head/leg room in front (possibly a little shorter? in back seat, but that may have been seat height), more leg room (in back seat), but it felt somewhat tighter as far as shoulder and hip room - front and back.
 

Last edited by RightWingNutJob; 07-22-2016 at 06:50 AM. Reason: sp
  #40  
Old 07-22-2016, 07:59 AM
ct diesel's Avatar
ct diesel
ct diesel is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Morning

Going to be hot and humid. Take care out there today. Me and the dogs will stay in the camper air conditioning.
 
  #41  
Old 07-22-2016, 06:35 PM
jthorngate3's Avatar
jthorngate3
jthorngate3 is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Middletown, CT
Posts: 4,753
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by RightWingNutJob
My impression from driving/riding in Brother-in-Law's '16, F150, Crew Cab was similar head/leg room in front (possibly a little shorter? in back seat, but that may have been seat height), more leg room (in back seat), but it felt somewhat tighter as far as shoulder and hip room - front and back.
Exactly. So I'm guessing guys may be complaining about the width of the cab unless they stretched it some.
 
  #42  
Old 07-24-2016, 01:49 PM
IB Tim's Avatar
IB Tim
IB Tim is offline
Site Administrator
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: 3rd Rock
Posts: 161,998
Received 58 Likes on 30 Posts
Hello everyone...stay cool and safe!!
 
  #43  
Old 07-25-2016, 04:38 AM
ct diesel's Avatar
ct diesel
ct diesel is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Morning

Another hot day coming our way today and a chance of bad weather this afternoon. So watch yourself out there and hydrate.

Wife traded in the Wrangler for a used Cadillac SUV. We are going to pick it up in Rhode Island this afternoon. What a ride difference between the Caddy and the Jeep.
 
  #44  
Old 07-25-2016, 01:36 PM
jthorngate3's Avatar
jthorngate3
jthorngate3 is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Middletown, CT
Posts: 4,753
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by ct diesel
Morning

Another hot day coming our way today and a chance of bad weather this afternoon. So watch yourself out there and hydrate.

Wife traded in the Wrangler for a used Cadillac SUV. We are going to pick it up in Rhode Island this afternoon. What a ride difference between the Caddy and the Jeep.
I think most 3/4 ton trucks drive and ride better than the wranglers.
 
  #45  
Old 07-26-2016, 06:18 AM
ct diesel's Avatar
ct diesel
ct diesel is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Morning

We have had a couple of Wranglers and they are a lot of fun, but hard ride on long trips. Our 4 door Sport had a solid front end and you felt everything. The Sahara has a softened front end much better but still uncomfortable on trips. When ever we go someplace we normally take the F250. It's really comfortable on long trips. Note even when pulling a 5th wheel.

I guess we are in for more heat through Thursday.
 


Quick Reply: July BS



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:46 AM.