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Old Dec 25, 2025 | 10:10 AM
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Hi all, I'm an old man, 65 yrs old, joined a couple weeks ago and finally after many attempted tries over many days I FINALLY figured out how to do an intro. Where's a 7 yr old when you need them?
Joined as I find some of the threads interesting and very helpful. Hope to add to it sometime.

I currently have a '73 F250 2WD which for most seems weird as it snows here in Montana, never had a 4 wheel drive F-series and got every where guess the right tires and knowing HOW to drive counts for something or maybe living here for 45+ yrs helps. Formerly had a '67 F250 and sold it 15 yrs ago and now wish I had it back. Also had a '86 150 Econoline with a 4 speed which was awesome as I lived in it for 5 yrs while working on the road and don't really care for auotmatics. At one time had a '88 F250 nicknamed it MONEY-PIT....ouch on that one.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2025 | 01:40 PM
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Welcome from another new-ish member

Glad to have you. It’s sometimes tough figuring out of anybody noticed! I’m sure Charlie will weigh in before long. Well, it’s 75 degrees and sunny here in northwest Arkansas on Christmas Day.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2025 | 02:42 PM
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welcome to FTE from another old timer of age 78 .

yes knowing how to drive helps big time, outright drop dead wonderful country you live in . been through it in 4x4 and 18 wheeler many a time .

check out the section for your truck https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum38/ and check out the montana bsing area https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum130/ you may find someone living near by
good luck and enjoy
 
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Old Dec 25, 2025 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BigAl62
Glad to have you. It’s sometimes tough figuring out of anybody noticed! I’m sure Charlie will weigh in before long. Well, it’s 75 degrees and sunny here in northwest Arkansas on Christmas Day.
are you the lucky powerball winner al ?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2025 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by charlie g
are you the lucky powerball winner al ?
I wish. The winning ticket was purchased in Cabot, Arkansas. That’s about 240 miles away.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2025 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Wrenchbreaker
Hi all, I'm an old man, 65 yrs old, joined a couple weeks ago and finally after many attempted tries over many days I FINALLY figured out how to do an intro. Where's a 7 yr old when you need them?
Joined as I find some of the threads interesting and very helpful. Hope to add to it sometime.

I currently have a '73 F250 2WD which for most seems weird as it snows here in Montana, never had a 4 wheel drive F-series and got every where guess the right tires and knowing HOW to drive counts for something or maybe living here for 45+ yrs helps. Formerly had a '67 F250 and sold it 15 yrs ago and now wish I had it back. Also had a '86 150 Econoline with a 4 speed which was awesome as I lived in it for 5 yrs while working on the road and don't really care for auotmatics. At one time had a '88 F250 nicknamed it MONEY-PIT....ouch on that one.
I hope 65 isn't really old LOL!

Congratulations on getting to the right place for introductions, and then writing up a good one!

Welcome aboard!
 
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