Hello from Pueblo, CO
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Hello from Pueblo, CO
We bought an 08 F250 Supercab a few weeks ago, replacing my 1970 Ford F250 that I had for 15 years or better. Drove from Los Angeles (home is LA) pulling a big trailer and got 11 MPG for the 1200 mile trek. I'm really surprized as the elevation gain was 5000 feet. The old truck was getting about 9 MPG and the fuel bill was $650 as compared to $460 on the return trip. The tranny in my 70 failed about half way to LA. We managed finish the drive and the shop wanted $3000 to replace the transmission. Considering how rusted out she was, and how much my wife didn't like it, a newer truck seemed like a valid solution. I miss my old girl, but I like my new(er) truck. Like any vehicle, she is not without her issues and needs some TLC, nothing major or serious.
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We bought an 08 F250 Supercab a few weeks ago, replacing my 1970 Ford F250 that I had for 15 years or better. Drove from Los Angeles (home is LA) pulling a big trailer and got 11 MPG for the 1200 mile trek. I'm really surprized as the elevation gain was 5000 feet. The old truck was getting about 9 MPG and the fuel bill was $650 as compared to $460 on the return trip. The tranny in my 70 failed about half way to LA. We managed finish the drive and the shop wanted $3000 to replace the transmission. Considering how rusted out she was, and how much my wife didn't like it, a newer truck seemed like a valid solution. I miss my old girl, but I like my new(er) truck. Like any vehicle, she is not without her issues and needs some TLC, nothing major or serious.
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Hmm, just realized I made a big mistake in my OP. We live in Pueblo, I grew up in LA. We drove to LA to pick-up furniture that had belonged to my father.
Yes, the shop I bought the 08 from is parting out the 70 to fix another 70 F250.
Yes, the shop I bought the 08 from is parting out the 70 to fix another 70 F250.
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Our new 08 F250 has no rust, paint looks new, no rust that I can find anywhere, working A/C, working radio w/CD and brakes that don't quit. So far my only real gripe is the tiny 30 gallon fuel tank, 250 miles and I'm looking for fuel.
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Sounds like one of those trucks that was fun because it was practical!
They do make oversized tanks for your F-250. Maybe that would be something to look into?
They do make oversized tanks for your F-250. Maybe that would be something to look into?
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An oversized tank would be nice. So far everything I've found is for diesel only. Not sure what the difference is other than the size of the line-out. All the manufactures claim I can't put gasoline in it. Any idea where I should look?
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We bought an 08 F250 Supercab a few weeks ago, replacing my 1970 Ford F250 that I had for 15 years or better. Drove from Los Angeles (home is LA) pulling a big trailer and got 11 MPG for the 1200 mile trek. I'm really surprized as the elevation gain was 5000 feet. The old truck was getting about 9 MPG and the fuel bill was $650 as compared to $460 on the return trip. The tranny in my 70 failed about half way to LA. We managed finish the drive and the shop wanted $3000 to replace the transmission. Considering how rusted out she was, and how much my wife didn't like it, a newer truck seemed like a valid solution. I miss my old girl, but I like my new(er) truck. Like any vehicle, she is not without her issues and needs some TLC, nothing major or serious.
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