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Apr 10, 2023, 07:30 AM
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Simi Valley, CA
He posted up here a little bit ago, I sent him a PM to ask how he was doing.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20802623
Quote "Rich, I'm responding to your P/M (turned mine off) .. I'm burned out, tired of answering the same questions over and over again.
Spend most of my time on Facebook, because there are plenty of cars (Ford and otherwise) that I can answer questions about."
His last post was 10-14-2022 and then the recent one in response to me sending him a PM was on 4-4-2023.
I think he has tapped out on FTE.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20802623
Quote "Rich, I'm responding to your P/M (turned mine off) .. I'm burned out, tired of answering the same questions over and over again.
Spend most of my time on Facebook, because there are plenty of cars (Ford and otherwise) that I can answer questions about."
His last post was 10-14-2022 and then the recent one in response to me sending him a PM was on 4-4-2023.
I think he has tapped out on FTE.
I'm not brash on F/B, don't want to insult all the sweet young things I'm friends with. There's this one, she's 37, but lives in MD
I belong to a Bumpside group on F/B, most of the members haven't a clue.
I was a member of a Dentside group, but not any more, some people were so dumb it was impossible to get through to them. I gave up, dropped the group.
btw: On other Ford truck sites, I'm BKW
Moderator & parts slinger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 50,191
Likes: 5,793
From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
He posted up here a little bit ago, I sent him a PM to ask how he was doing.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20802623
Quote "Rich, I'm responding to your P/M (turned mine off) .. I'm burned out, tired of answering the same questions over and over again.
Spend most of my time on Facebook, because there are plenty of cars (Ford and otherwise) that I can answer questions about."
His last post was 10-14-2022 and then the recent one in response to me sending him a PM was on 4-4-2023.
I think he has tapped out on FTE.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20802623
Quote "Rich, I'm responding to your P/M (turned mine off) .. I'm burned out, tired of answering the same questions over and over again.
Spend most of my time on Facebook, because there are plenty of cars (Ford and otherwise) that I can answer questions about."
His last post was 10-14-2022 and then the recent one in response to me sending him a PM was on 4-4-2023.
I think he has tapped out on FTE.
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 931
Likes: 392
From: Port Orchard, WA
I can’t blame the guy. He was ultra helpful but people often demanded his help without doing a bit of searching on their own. Add in a few people that would argue semantics with him…
I’m glad he provided the info he did and I’m glad other members (such as Rich) keep the forum running by answering questions and posting diagrams.
I’m glad he provided the info he did and I’m glad other members (such as Rich) keep the forum running by answering questions and posting diagrams.
Moderator & parts slinger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 50,191
Likes: 5,793
From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
About 92% of the diagrams I posted ARE from him. You been here? https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...then-some.html
Here are a couple of some of my favorite's quotes from him.
1. “The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
2. "Quality of parts are like oats. There are new oats and used oats. New oats can be bought at feed stores, used oats can be found out on the road, after the horse passes by."
I can not remember if he ever said this below, but I like them, and I could see him saying them for sure. And toss in a
for improper terminology. I got the Questionably Frowny Face award alot. Much like the W.T.F (Wrong Terminology Friend).
3. "Have you heard of "whole sight?" It's seeing the entire picture using the mind and emotion rather than one or the other. Whole sight prevents instances like we are having here."
4. "Don't mistake my personality for my attitude. My personality is who I am, my attitude depends on who YOU are."
Here are a couple of some of my favorite's quotes from him.
1. “The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
2. "Quality of parts are like oats. There are new oats and used oats. New oats can be bought at feed stores, used oats can be found out on the road, after the horse passes by."
I can not remember if he ever said this below, but I like them, and I could see him saying them for sure. And toss in a
for improper terminology. I got the Questionably Frowny Face award alot. Much like the W.T.F (Wrong Terminology Friend).3. "Have you heard of "whole sight?" It's seeing the entire picture using the mind and emotion rather than one or the other. Whole sight prevents instances like we are having here."
4. "Don't mistake my personality for my attitude. My personality is who I am, my attitude depends on who YOU are."
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 3,259
Likes: 1,321
From: Pryor, OK
During my time on FTE, I used to search through all the recent threads just to see if he posted in them. His words and knowledge was dentside gold. I totally understand why he changed things up for himself. Good luck to him and I hope he's still doing good.
Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,808
Likes: 2,604
From: The Shenandoah Valley
Seams I recall him replying to something not long ago and stating he was sitting back some.
See Door panels - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums (ford-trucks.com) at number 5, he also says he turned PM off.
See Door panels - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums (ford-trucks.com) at number 5, he also says he turned PM off.
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X10 on being thankful for the core FTE members keeping the site going. I very much appreciate you guys.
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This forum often times doesn’t turn up the best search results (searching the forum with Google actually works better), so I understand when occasionally a simple question that could be solved independently pops up, but when it’s perpetual I know that’s very annoying and also a waste of time. Sad to see the guy go. Grateful for those who remain.
Desk Jockey
Joined: Sep 2021
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From: Raleigh, NC
I can’t imagine the Facebook users being more diligent or thoughtful. I was a member of several dentside groups on Facebook. The number of scammers and trolls prompted me to leave the groups and platform. Each unto his own.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: darlington
My first write to ND,I felt like I was scolded.........As time went on and i worked on my truck his words ring true ,,,,,,might be the last piece they need to complete their project...It was over the cost of a steering wheel ,and how i thought it was so expensive......it was a bump wheel ,in real good shape with chrome bezel .The cost was like 300$,,,,,,,I see them being restored. for like 1700$
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 821
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From: Pelham Alabama
This forum often times doesn’t turn up the best search results (searching the forum with Google actually works better), so I understand when occasionally a simple question that could be solved independently pops up, but when it’s perpetual I know that’s very annoying and also a waste of time. Sad to see the guy go. Grateful for those who remain.
X-10 My opinion exactly.
I would not be too hard on members asking questions as I have tried to search this site at times and it ends up so convoluted I just start a thread to get answers.
I feel the search issue on here could be GREATLY improved if they (whoever they are) would spend the time and think about it..
It would be a wonderful improvement if it worked. better.
My .02 worth....
X-10 My opinion exactly.
I would not be too hard on members asking questions as I have tried to search this site at times and it ends up so convoluted I just start a thread to get answers.
I feel the search issue on here could be GREATLY improved if they (whoever they are) would spend the time and think about it..
It would be a wonderful improvement if it worked. better.
My .02 worth....
Desk Jockey
Joined: Sep 2021
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From: Raleigh, NC
Regarding the search capability of the site, I would recommend using Google. I find the search below to be most useful…. Just replace XXXX with your search phrase.
1973-1979 ford f100 XXXX site:www.ford-trucks.com
1973-1979 ford f100 XXXX site:www.ford-trucks.com