Big Decision...
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Shelbyville, Indiana
You guys are going to be totally upset with me. I broke down, drove to Salt Lake City last night and bought ANOTHER Excursion. This time a 2000 7.3 liter with 230,000 miles, $7,900. The plan is now to sell the 2003 6.0 1 ton flatbed that I have and my Volkswagen to recover some costs. I still plan to get the 6.0 Excursion on the road as well. This way, I will have a 5.9 Cummins, 6.0, and 7.3 parked outside. This was simply to buy me some time - we needed a reliable backup vehicle as well anyway. I still plan on digging into the 6.0 before long. That is going to be our everyday driver. Hopefully you guys are still willing to help.
By the way, the 7.3 - runs like a champ. 25 degree cold start produced almost no smoke whatsoever. The thing is pristine. It was a family hauler that never saw a trailer in its life. One owner. Couldn't pass it up. We will be taking it across country and back in March. My wife is very happy.
By the way, the 7.3 - runs like a champ. 25 degree cold start produced almost no smoke whatsoever. The thing is pristine. It was a family hauler that never saw a trailer in its life. One owner. Couldn't pass it up. We will be taking it across country and back in March. My wife is very happy.
I don't hate you I ENVY you!
Have fun with both of them!
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 12,253
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From: Houston, Texas
You guys are going to be totally upset with me. I broke down, drove to Salt Lake City last night and bought ANOTHER Excursion. This time a 2000 7.3 liter with 230,000 miles, $7,900. The plan is now to sell the 2003 6.0 1 ton flatbed that I have and my Volkswagen to recover some costs. I still plan to get the 6.0 Excursion on the road as well. This way, I will have a 5.9 Cummins, 6.0, and 7.3 parked outside. This was simply to buy me some time - we needed a reliable backup vehicle as well anyway. I still plan on digging into the 6.0 before long. That is going to be our everyday driver. Hopefully you guys are still willing to help.
By the way, the 7.3 - runs like a champ. 25 degree cold start produced almost no smoke whatsoever. The thing is pristine. It was a family hauler that never saw a trailer in its life. One owner. Couldn't pass it up. We will be taking it across country and back in March. My wife is very happy.
By the way, the 7.3 - runs like a champ. 25 degree cold start produced almost no smoke whatsoever. The thing is pristine. It was a family hauler that never saw a trailer in its life. One owner. Couldn't pass it up. We will be taking it across country and back in March. My wife is very happy.
Kidding
No one is mad you, you just got cooler since you're now a member of the "I own a 6.0 and 7.3 Excursion" club.
There are very few of us on FTE, the "initiation" however, starts with you detailing our trucks (both 7.3 and 6.0) and finishes with this:
We'll have medical personell standing by, but once you complete this part of the initiation without flinching or passing out, you're in!!!!
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Cross-Country
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7.3 - runs
6.0 - does not run
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no, seriously. I am eager to get the 6.0 on the read. It is a beauty. Having custom front and rear bumpers welded on it at the moment...
Both vehicles are stock as stock gets. No mods whatsoever
Both vehicles are stock as stock gets. No mods whatsoever
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