Happy New Year early riser thread
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From: N. IL
Tough day for those Montecito folks; the pics I saw of the 101 didn’t look too bad, a couple days of cleaning and it’ll be ‘right as rain’.
Edit: http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/201...es/1020025001/
101 open on Monday.
Edit: http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/201...es/1020025001/
101 open on Monday.
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From: La La Land
Friend of my niece showed up here yesterday. He came over 166, and said it was like a NASCAR race all the way, with 18-wheelers mixed in.
Just what I want to get into while towing a trailer at 55 mph!
Pop
Just what I want to get into while towing a trailer at 55 mph!
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From: La La Land
No EGT sensor, but the tuning is stone stock.
Ford wouldn't let me get into trouble, would they?
Pop
Ford wouldn't let me get into trouble, would they?
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I'm glad to see the Ranger back.
Not that I'll buy one. Wish they'd hang with more retro styling but whatev.
Wonder what they'll get for those deals.
Another thought... Do any of you get pissed off at how high the bedsides are these days?
Seems to me you have to be able to put stuff into the bed in order for it to be useful. The only way these days is to open the tailgate.
Sux
Not that I'll buy one. Wish they'd hang with more retro styling but whatev.
Wonder what they'll get for those deals.
Another thought... Do any of you get pissed off at how high the bedsides are these days?
Seems to me you have to be able to put stuff into the bed in order for it to be useful. The only way these days is to open the tailgate.
Sux
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I always liked the VW van fold down sides. Didn’t the 60’s Dodge van have those too? My old 1.5l VW caddy pu had very low sides.
Good to see Alex back:
Good to see Alex back:
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From: Whittier, CA
I like a lot of ground clearance, so the tall trucks don't upset me, but a heck of a lot of guys pulling fifth wheels are pissed about it. As the trucks have gotten taller, the new fifth wheels have gotten taller too, but if you happen to own a slightly older trailer, say 10 years old or more, you're going to have to do some work to make them tow anywhere near level behind a new truck. Usually that means welding a sub-frame between the trailer frame and suspension, and usually adding a new set of stairs with an extra step. Some have gone to the extreme of lowering their trucks. Some just tow way out of level and to-hell-with-it. Guys have even got stuck with brand new off the lot trailers that were too low, if the manufacturer didn't keep up with their industry.
One has to wonder where the trend will end. Meanwhile, if you're truck or trailer shopping, better take a tape measure with you.