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Awesome looking truck. I doubt the Ghost Town run will be difficult for a novice. In the description it states they want to do a leisurely run. God willing, I will have a 4x4 Explorer by then, and I plan on going to it.
Jim
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Hi All,
Just bought my first diesel truck and my 2nd 4WD. ('96 Landcruiser) I have had trucks before and I have 2 Cat 3208s in my boat but first diesel truck.
The truck is an '06 Lariat Crew Cab with 69,000 miles. I did a lot of research on the 6.0 and the one message that kept coming through was to buy '06 or '07 and get one that is bone stock. That's what I did.
As I mentioned, I have a large boat with twin Cats that is for sale and I recently bought back a boat I originally owned through the 90s. I had a chance to get it back and it is undergoing restoration. I needed the truck to tow this boat as the wife's Honda Pilot wasn't going to do the towing.
I've owned other makes over the years but Ford is always my first choice. My wife is only 5' tall so the Lariat with the adjustable pedals was a must have and we travel with 2 85 lb. dogs so I needed that crew cab.
I'm pleased to be accepted to the NorCal Chapter and I was reading about the upcoming Ghost Town event and I was wondering how difficult the trip will be for a novice 4-wheeler.
Thanks
Shawn
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Hello all.
Please welcome our newest member: eclectix, who in his words has:
i have: stock 66 bronco v8 roadster, modified 68 bronco wagon, 68 f250 4x4 flatbed, and previous owner of y2k exploder (rip). i am currently trying to improve the flatbed performance from stock fe 360 to ??? later i will be restoring the 66 bronco.
Welcome to the family, I am sure you will enjoy your stay here.
Jim
Please welcome our newest member: eclectix, who in his words has:
i have: stock 66 bronco v8 roadster, modified 68 bronco wagon, 68 f250 4x4 flatbed, and previous owner of y2k exploder (rip). i am currently trying to improve the flatbed performance from stock fe 360 to ??? later i will be restoring the 66 bronco.
Welcome to the family, I am sure you will enjoy your stay here.
Jim
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 7,833
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From: Manteca,Ca
Hello all.
Please welcome our newest member: eclectix, who in his words has:
i have: stock 66 bronco v8 roadster, modified 68 bronco wagon, 68 f250 4x4 flatbed, and previous owner of y2k exploder (rip). i am currently trying to improve the flatbed performance from stock fe 360 to ??? later i will be restoring the 66 bronco.
Welcome to the family, I am sure you will enjoy your stay here.
Jim
Please welcome our newest member: eclectix, who in his words has:
i have: stock 66 bronco v8 roadster, modified 68 bronco wagon, 68 f250 4x4 flatbed, and previous owner of y2k exploder (rip). i am currently trying to improve the flatbed performance from stock fe 360 to ??? later i will be restoring the 66 bronco.
Welcome to the family, I am sure you will enjoy your stay here.
Jim
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From: Manteca,Ca
Saweet , I like the colors what's it got for power 6.0 ?
See Jim I told ya we are taking over Escalon is close to Manteca 
See Jim I told ya we are taking over Escalon is close to Manteca
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It's a v10. Wanted a diesel but couldn't find a descent deal on a 7.3, found a million 6.0 but had no desire to own that engine.
By any chance does anyone have a set of steel wheels they'd be willing to part with?
By any chance does anyone have a set of steel wheels they'd be willing to part with?
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Yeah, the owners of 7.3's seem to think their engines are made out of gold or something. LOL. I could not find a decent price on them when i was in the market for a truck. Can't help with the steel wheels, don't have a truck at the moment, or any spare parts for one.
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Yeah, the owners of 7.3's seem to think their engines are made out of gold or something. LOL. I could not find a decent price on them when i was in the market for a truck. Can't help with the steel wheels, don't have a truck at the moment, or any spare parts for one.
Jim
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Hello all!
Four more new members to the family have been approved today.
Ewy00 has a 1964 F100
NzDarkStroker
co425 lives in Sacramento
Omega Man
Welcome all four! I am sure you will enjoy your stay here. Feel free to look around and jump in on any threads that catch your eye.
Jim
Four more new members to the family have been approved today.
Ewy00 has a 1964 F100
NzDarkStroker
co425 lives in Sacramento
Omega Man
Welcome all four! I am sure you will enjoy your stay here. Feel free to look around and jump in on any threads that catch your eye.
Jim
