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Old Jun 10, 2019 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
Nice Abe
gorgeous country!
Not too many passes to cross on this trip. Started out in Rio Rancho, NM at an altitude of about 1 mile high and ended up in Monte Vista, Co which is just over 7600'. Basically the route we took was just a long steady climb on the way up.
The 2.75:1 rear gear ratio and the good low end torque of the big Caddy engine make a great MPG driver. Couple all of that with the 30+ gallon tank and I can drive for what feels like ever....lol

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My 55 F350 with the optional 5.83 rear and 239 Yblock is not good for cruising and mpg! But great for climbing hills and pulling out bushes.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 04:34 PM
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So today I'm mowing my clients lawns. I mow the Piper Masaleum (of the Piper Aircraft family) every other week. I called my wife to tell her I won't be home for lunch. As I'm sitting there a small deer approaches as it is browsing. Then I write some things in my book to keep records straight and as I look up the deer is right in front of me. It continues browsing from right to left and passes by the driver's door.

Sorry for the fuzzy pictures. The lens on my camera phone is scratched.




 
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 04:52 AM
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Pretty awesome Abe.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 09:22 AM
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That was close, your truck must’nt smell too bad.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by pintoplumber
That was close, your truck must’nt smell too bad.
Yeh, but I sure did, or maybe the deer likes the smell of human sweat and fresh cut grass. Or maybe it likes the smell of gas and motor oil.

The deer are pretty tame in this huge cemetery.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 12:59 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 09:06 PM
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Took truck out for its first trip that wasn't around my neighborhood.

Put about 20 miles on it today,
 
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Indybeer

Took truck out for its first trip that wasn't around my neighborhood.

Put about 20 miles on it today,
Awesome! Good for you!

No gas leaks? Or any leaks?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Indybeer

Took truck out for its first trip that wasn't around my neighborhood.

Put about 20 miles on it today,
Atta boy! Just know that smiling like a goof while driving only lasts forever, as it should.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 08:40 AM
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Awesome! Good for you!

No gas leaks? Or any leaks?
No gas leaks. Carb kit did it's job. Got some oil wetting in a couple places...but these inline 6's always did. Eng temp held steady the whole drive. So I am happy!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 10:36 AM
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Now we need some pictures of it in Potter county.
 
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Originally Posted by pintoplumber
Now we need some pictures of it in Potter county.
And then in Clinton County!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 06:13 PM
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It's not cruise ready but getting close


I did have the 56 out though and didn't take any pics while driving
 
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Old Jun 29, 2019 | 11:59 AM
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Headin back home from the Hardware Store. Valley Center, California
 
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Old Jun 30, 2019 | 03:22 PM
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Sorta through the windshield picture. One of the grandsons stayed overnight. We went to church in the truck.
 
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