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Old May 23, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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Newbie. First Excursion First Diesel

Hello just got my first Excursion yesterday. Black 05 limited with 6.0. Been wanting one for a very long time. Before this I still have my 98 Expedition EB that I've had since 2004. I've been lurking and gathering info on this forum for a while. I'm Super excited to finally join and be amongst what seems like a wonderful crowd of folks.
P.s. Pics coming soon as I figure out how to load from phone. Lol.
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 08:39 AM
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Sorry for the pause, I had to look out the window making sure it wasn't my Ex you were talking about!

Congrats on your purchase!
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 10:44 AM
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Thanks

Thanks man. Definitely not yours lol. But your truck definitely influenced me to find a black one.
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 10:46 AM
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Still trying to figure out how to load pics. And pointers will help. I have a I phone
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 11:05 AM
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Finally lol we have pics
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 11:13 AM
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I'm not a fan of the wheels, but love the rest of it.... Hey I'm just over the hills in your pics... Just noticed your in NC.
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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I always love seeing cab lights, looks good.
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 01:01 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys.
(Living Large).... Yep western NC. Only about 2.5 hrs from where you are. My wife and I go there a few times a yr.
Will be replacing can lights with new ones real soon.
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by "Phatman"
Still trying to figure out how to load pics. And pointers will help. I have a I phone
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...l#post15168208

Should answer almost any newbie question you have.

Like the truck, but I'm with Michael on the wheels - they're hideous. But if you like em that's all that matters

Welcome to FTE!
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 02:02 PM
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Beautiful Ex!

Let's find him some HD wheels
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 07:48 PM
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Nice Ex! I like the wheels but next time you need tires get a lot more rubber on there.
 
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I can probably get a year out of the tread on those tires. They're 305-40-22. When it's time I may go up to a 50 or 55-22. But not much bigger. I don't plan to go off road much.
 
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Nice looking Ex man.
 
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Old May 24, 2015 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Twitchyleprechaun
Nice looking Ex man.
Thanks man.
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 09:44 AM
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Congrats, and welcome.

Smoked cab lights are definitely in order.

Interesting treatment on the headlights.

I won't pick on those ugly wheels.

How's the motor running? Can you take a pic of the engine bay?

This is a great group. Not all bad, just some.
 
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