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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 11:17 PM
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Took the plunge

4 weeks ago, I traded in my 2017 f350 DRW 6.2L gasser and did what I never thought I'd do... got a diesel.
Got such a good deal, I just couldn't turn it down. Holy crap, I'll never go back to a gasser.


The 2019 F450 in all her glory.


 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 05:28 AM
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cpmgrats. They do tow well. Be sure to read up on it so you know how to operate in the colder climates.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 07:41 AM
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Sweet upgrade! Interesting choice in custom tags...
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 08:03 AM
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Congrats! You’ll love it.

new take on RTFM. 😀
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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Welcome to the club. Beautiful beast of a truck. Enjoy.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 12:07 PM
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 12:46 PM
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Sweet upgrade! Interesting choice in custom tags...
Originally Posted by BlueRidgeMan
Congrats! You’ll love it.

new take on RTFM. 😀
Lol! Thanks everyone. Fully aware of what RTFM normally means but try to tone it down a little for the more sensitive types.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 01:07 PM
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That's a great looking rig. Congratulations. Heretofore Alaskan Warbird, going forward 6.7 Convert?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Alaskan_Warbird
Lol! Thanks everyone. Fully aware of what RTFM normally means but try to tone it down a little for the more sensitive types.
Love to hear your comparison between gas and diesel for the F250 platform.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 03:18 PM
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That's a great looking rig. Congratulations. Heretofore Alaskan Warbird, going forward 6.7 Convert?
Absolutely! Still a bit concerned about properly operating it during the extreme winters up here but I have a heated shop it fits in so think it'll be okay. Being able to start and run it (via FordPass) whenever needed will be a big help, I'm sure.

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Love to hear your comparison between gas and diesel for the F250 platform.
I've never run an F250 but would have to say it'd entirely depend on what the truck is being used for. If towing a lot, the diesel will completely own any gas engine in hills or mountains. But with the F250's smaller cargo capacity, you can't tow something with too much pin/tongue weight, so maybe that's moot.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2020 | 04:31 PM
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Very nice. Love seeing more F-450's!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2020 | 05:20 PM
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Very nice. Love seeing more F-450's!
Thanks! Just got done with my first wash since having the ceramic coating professionally installed. That stuff is amazing!


During wash.


After.


After.
 
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That thing's a beast... Nice ride.
 
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