Reflections....
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Locomotive breath
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From: Mid Oh. Ponderosa
Reflections....
I just turned 60 six months ago and since then it has caused me to look back at a lot of things. Nine years ago I bought my first superduty, the early 99 with stick shift. I quickly learned about this site and soon I joined, a part of the brotherhood. There has been many ups and downs through the years I've seen many come and go...and some pass on. I just wanted to express my appreciation for you people that have helped me overcome many obstacles with these trucks, you'all know who you are, just recently with this tranny flush. I've only had the chance to meet one of ya'll in person and that was Roland two years ago. Forgive me if some don't think I "get involved" enough or participate more in some of the threads, I only tend to post in the ones I have some knowledge of when time permits. It is my hope to keep this present truck for as long as possible, too much money for new one for sure and won't be able to afford one on retirement income, lol.
Again, thanks to all, God bless,, Bill
Again, thanks to all, God bless,, Bill
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Seattle
Hear, hear. I'm with you in that this forum is a great place to be. I too try to help when I can with my limited experience. I spend a great deal of time just reading and researching here. Everything we need to know, or will need to know is right here, and has been done before. Interesting that just a couple weeks ago, while we were headed out with our camper, I was telling my wife how great of a truck this is and that this will likely be the last truck we will ever own.
Logistics Pro
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From: Earth
I too am in agreement about how great the information base is here, you guys are more than welcome to visit my build thread for a read if you like, haven't started much yet but I'm getting the truck to 100% first then adding the gauges next, but I do like the input of others too as I like to make these threads for others to enjoy!
i ain't rite
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<p>i came here back in 05 with a question on setting up a C6 for diesel use in my 88.</p><p>i realized i had a lot to give others and stayed, helping where i could.</p><p>now that i am getting up there in years it is getting harder and harder to do things that were simple 10 years ago.</p><p> </p>
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When I bought Stinky in 2010, it was FTE to the rescue to answer questions I had on my first diesel. I remember many friends asking if I will, or suggesting I chip the truck - including a coworker that owned a '97 7.3L. I said "If I chip, it will easily cost me about $1500 to do it right, and I don't want to spend that kind of money on it."
$25,000 later, I should kick all your a55es for giving me PMS
- but my wife and I do thoroughly enjoy the end product: One very tough truck that I would trust to take cross-country - and can safely/quickly pass those pokeys on a two-lane grade.
There is also the camaraderie here with the brotherhood - encouragement when things are frustrating, and a reality check when it's needed. It pleases me when I can give back to the forum, hoping to prevent others from stepping on the same land mines that I beat on with a hammer.
Good folks and good fun.
$25,000 later, I should kick all your a55es for giving me PMS
- but my wife and I do thoroughly enjoy the end product: One very tough truck that I would trust to take cross-country - and can safely/quickly pass those pokeys on a two-lane grade.There is also the camaraderie here with the brotherhood - encouragement when things are frustrating, and a reality check when it's needed. It pleases me when I can give back to the forum, hoping to prevent others from stepping on the same land mines that I beat on with a hammer.
Good folks and good fun.
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Locomotive breath
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There is also the camaraderie here with the brotherhood - encouragement when things are frustrating, and a reality check when it's needed. It pleases me when I can give back to the forum, hoping to prevent others from stepping on the same land mines that I beat on with a hammer.
Good folks and good fun.
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I cut my losses while I could, I don't regret it at all. Over the years learning from everyone here has given me a vast knowledge of the 7.3 plus my truck gave me every problem it could have and knowledge is useless unless shared.
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even though I am not as good as some like Tugly and company (sorry names are too many to list) i try to give back when able, like taking time to show how to connect the heater shut off valve and lable what goes where, while that isnt much I at least hope the picture showing what is what helps someone else down the road...I to try to keep others off the landmines that I pick up and toss in the bed of a truck....
and I think my signature has the best line, FTE THE Ford Brotherhood (and sisterhood)
and I think my signature has the best line, FTE THE Ford Brotherhood (and sisterhood)
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