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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:14 AM
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3 years........

I just realized this morning that I have been here on FTE for 3 years. Man how time flies. it has been an amazing 3 years as well. I have meet so many of you in person and have made some great friends as well. Some of you are like family as well!!!

Here is to another 3 years!

Thanks to all of you this form is the best place on the internet!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:17 AM
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You know what they say,
Time flies when you're havin fun.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:22 AM
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HEAR HEAR....
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 06:04 AM
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Four years for me next month. Also coming up on the four year anniversary of getting my truck the end of this month. I've shared this before, but what brought me here was seeing the back of my block oily when I did my first oil change. Did a google search for 7.3L oil leak or something and this site was one of the first on the list. Found out that it was a combination of the CCV & loose IC boots. That lead to the CCV mod, 6637, exhaust, gauges, tuner, etc, etc, etc....

I still remember opening the hood and being baffled. Now, I feel comfortable doing just about anything. I guess I need to make sure it's all fixed up for "our" four year anniversary. Poor thing got a batch of bad fuel, popped shaft seal on the AC compressor, and lost water pump seal. All in the course of a day or two. AC compressor still needs fixed, but everything else is in top-notch shape (good thing it's not August!). New water pump, filled with Red ELC, new fuel filters, and fresh CLEAN fuel. It was very happy carting me to Austin from Dallas yesterday...
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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It's been four years for me.

I'm still learning.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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7+ years for me....been a hell of a time I tell you what!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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Almost 4 years for me. In September of this year, I will have my truck for 11 years. Lots of things have happened in the time I've been on here. I can't tell you the number of people that I have met from FTE. Like Jim said, I have lots of family/friends from all over the country, and some from other countries. Like Joe said, the first time I opened the hood of my truck, I went . Now, I will tackle just about anything on my truck.

Here is to many more years on FTE and meeting more people.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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I've been here about 12 years now officially, and 2 as a lurker, and I can honestly say that this absolutely the best "automotive related" website that I am part of!!!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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coming up on 7 yrs for me. longest I've been anywhere.
Jim, at the risk of starting another "we love Jim" thread, YOU ARE one of the reasons this forum is THE FRIENDLIEST and MOST HELPFUL 7.3 forum on the net. the example you set by being the man you are continues to guide us all. Thank you for a great 3 yrs! here's to 30 more!

Barney
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Well, Jim another 3 years will make ..............6, happy to call you a brother. its only 1 1/2 for me.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bfife
coming up on 7 yrs for me. longest I've been anywhere.
Jim, at the risk of starting another "we love Jim" thread, YOU ARE one of the reasons this forum is THE FRIENDLIEST and MOST HELPFUL 7.3 forum on the net. the example you set by being the man you are continues to guide us all. Thank you for a great 3 yrs! here's to 30 more!

Barney
x2 on Barney's assessment!!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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picked up my truck in oct 1999, i wished i had found this site sooner. i have learned so much in the last couple years. thank you all for sharing your info and experiences.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Wow...... I never bothered to look at that, but I am at 7 1/2 yrs. Will be 8 in July. Crap I'm getting old.

It's all the good people and great information that keep me coming back.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Supercab
I've been here about 12 years now officially, and 2 as a lurker, and I can honestly say that this absolutely the best "automotive related" website that I am part of!!!

I joined the forum before I got mine (a whopping 2 months ago), best decision I've made yet. Thanks to all for the great learning environment!
 

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