Introduce Ourselves!
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: pacific northwest
I just joined your chapter. Live in the lower 48 but the family has a long history of fishing in Alaska. We want to stay in touch for advise because we want to someday make the drive north to experience Alaska's interior instead of all the time spent on the coast.
Casey
Casey
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 26
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From: Alaska
Greetings,
Troy from Palmer, born in Anchorage in 1964 and I've maintained my residency the entire time, being out of state for college and the US Coast Guard for a total of of about 7 years combined. I love this state!
I just joined FTE today and posted in the 1997-2003 F150 forum before I knew there was an Alaska chapter or I would have posted here. I own a 1990 F150 and a 1997 F150. My wife owns a 99 Mustang. I also own a couple of others that I'll not mention to avoid incriminating myself.
I'm one of two ford owners in a family that likes Dodges (I know!) and they've been driving them so many years that I don't know if they can be rehabilitated - but I love them anyways, I mean, what else are you going to do?
Anyways, good to read all your posts!
Troy
Troy from Palmer, born in Anchorage in 1964 and I've maintained my residency the entire time, being out of state for college and the US Coast Guard for a total of of about 7 years combined. I love this state!
I just joined FTE today and posted in the 1997-2003 F150 forum before I knew there was an Alaska chapter or I would have posted here. I own a 1990 F150 and a 1997 F150. My wife owns a 99 Mustang. I also own a couple of others that I'll not mention to avoid incriminating myself.
I'm one of two ford owners in a family that likes Dodges (I know!) and they've been driving them so many years that I don't know if they can be rehabilitated - but I love them anyways, I mean, what else are you going to do?
Anyways, good to read all your posts!
Troy
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 858
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From: VA
Welcome to the Alaska Chapter of FTE; Troy. I'm Chris and I'm the Assistant Chapter Leader and the Mat-Su subchapter leader.
Keep a look out for me as I live in Palmer also. Red F350 Supercab PSD with the Ford-Trucks.com windshield logo.
Enjoy this great weather.!!
Keep a look out for me as I live in Palmer also. Red F350 Supercab PSD with the Ford-Trucks.com windshield logo.
Enjoy this great weather.!!
Freshman User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 26
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From: Alaska
Hey Chris,
Yeah, I think I've seen your truck a time or two. I am enjoying the weather though I'll be doing a compression tonight on my 97 f150 since I found coolant and oil in the plug holes.
Troy
Yeah, I think I've seen your truck a time or two. I am enjoying the weather though I'll be doing a compression tonight on my 97 f150 since I found coolant and oil in the plug holes.
Troy
New User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10
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From: Alaska
New member intro
Evening Ford nuts,
My name is Mike from north Wasilla(almost Big Lake). I'm towards the end of a ground up restoration and full engine rebuild on a '77 F150 Flatbed for my daughter...at least that's what I tell my wife. My first paint job turned out awesome, and I should have the rest of the motor back this week for assembly..hopefully. It was already a runner, but soon to be faster, smoother, and an all out Smokin77. I used this site throughout the rebuild and appreciated all the help. I also have a '95 F350 Powerstroke that cranks out 450hp/720lbs of torque.....just can't afford to put diesel in it right now.....
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My name is Mike from north Wasilla(almost Big Lake). I'm towards the end of a ground up restoration and full engine rebuild on a '77 F150 Flatbed for my daughter...at least that's what I tell my wife. My first paint job turned out awesome, and I should have the rest of the motor back this week for assembly..hopefully. It was already a runner, but soon to be faster, smoother, and an all out Smokin77. I used this site throughout the rebuild and appreciated all the help. I also have a '95 F350 Powerstroke that cranks out 450hp/720lbs of torque.....just can't afford to put diesel in it right now.....
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Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 14,325
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From: Island Southeast Alaska
Welcome to the Chapter everyone. Just checking in to let ya all know that I am still alive and well on Prince of Whales Island. I'm thinking that the May Feastable in Petersburg may be a good place for a G2G. If there is any interest let me know by PM or E-Mail.
Arctic
Arctic
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,532
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From: Valdez, Alaska
Welcome Smokin77, TW Max, Caseys, thunderbird885cc and mnmwhit. Sorry but I have been out of the loop for some time.
Also good to hear from Arctic.
Well my update. I have been working straight for 6 weeks with not too much time off. I did make a trip over to Anchorage but did not get any takers for dinner. Sunday is my last day at my current job then I will only have one for a short period of time. I will be out of commission for about 6 weeks this summer to replace/repair a bulging/herinated disc C6. Heck after the initial week of surgery I actually will have time to sit around and do some computer items.
Summer: Me and WilliesSD250 have been throwing around a camping trip sometime this summer. After I actually get my dates for surgery and see if I get a new job that I applied for I would like us to REALLY try to have a summer get-together.
Also Chris truck has a "NASCAR" vanity plate so when you see his red F350 ask him for a duck fart.
Chris - I will be over the 3rd for a Dr. Appt. Are you home that time? If so lets get together.
Later
Mike B
Also good to hear from Arctic.
Well my update. I have been working straight for 6 weeks with not too much time off. I did make a trip over to Anchorage but did not get any takers for dinner. Sunday is my last day at my current job then I will only have one for a short period of time. I will be out of commission for about 6 weeks this summer to replace/repair a bulging/herinated disc C6. Heck after the initial week of surgery I actually will have time to sit around and do some computer items.
Summer: Me and WilliesSD250 have been throwing around a camping trip sometime this summer. After I actually get my dates for surgery and see if I get a new job that I applied for I would like us to REALLY try to have a summer get-together.
Also Chris truck has a "NASCAR" vanity plate so when you see his red F350 ask him for a duck fart.
Chris - I will be over the 3rd for a Dr. Appt. Are you home that time? If so lets get together.
Later
Mike B
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Valdez, Alaska
Well here I sit. Yep here I sit. IT's my last day. IT's my last day and I already have a few job interviews. Darn was hoping to have some free time.
Chris. I'll be in Anchorage the 3rd for my doctors appt. Once I have a date I would like to schedule a camping get together. How does dip-netting on the copper sound???
Mike B
Chris. I'll be in Anchorage the 3rd for my doctors appt. Once I have a date I would like to schedule a camping get together. How does dip-netting on the copper sound???
Mike B
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Valdez, Alaska
Arctic,
What day? I'll be at Prov at 2pm on the 3rd for another MRI then off to Anchorage Neurosurgry for a consult. I will most likely stay the night and drive back the next morning depending on when I get out of the Dr. Office. Heck I might drive over the day before that way I dont have to get up so darn early to make my 2 pm apt.
Chris- Hello are you there? Must be out on the platform.
What day? I'll be at Prov at 2pm on the 3rd for another MRI then off to Anchorage Neurosurgry for a consult. I will most likely stay the night and drive back the next morning depending on when I get out of the Dr. Office. Heck I might drive over the day before that way I dont have to get up so darn early to make my 2 pm apt.
Chris- Hello are you there? Must be out on the platform.
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 14,325
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From: Island Southeast Alaska
Arctic,
What day? I'll be at Prov at 2pm on the 3rd for another MRI then off to Anchorage Neurosurgry for a consult. I will most likely stay the night and drive back the next morning depending on when I get out of the Dr. Office. Heck I might drive over the day before that way I dont have to get up so darn early to make my 2 pm apt.
Chris- Hello are you there? Must be out on the platform.
What day? I'll be at Prov at 2pm on the 3rd for another MRI then off to Anchorage Neurosurgry for a consult. I will most likely stay the night and drive back the next morning depending on when I get out of the Dr. Office. Heck I might drive over the day before that way I dont have to get up so darn early to make my 2 pm apt.
Chris- Hello are you there? Must be out on the platform.
New User
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3
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From: Salcha
Want to Join Chapter
Hi everybody! I'm Levi from the North Pole area. I'd like to join te alaska chapter but I'm not sure how. I am the proud owner of a 99 F150 XLT and a 94 F350 XL cc with a 7.3 idi. I'm new to working on diesels but I'm looking at making some changes to the 94. I like doing all the outdoor stuff (summer and winter) so if you have plans to be in my area look me up.
Elder User
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 508
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From: Wasilla, AK
Hey Everyone
I'm Tim from the Wasilla area. I live about ten miles out of town off KGB road. I have been in Alaska about fourty years this coming year.
I just picked up a 1966 F100 Shortbed with a 300 I6 and four speed tranny. Needs a lot of body work (rust) but it does run good especially after I put a set of lifters in her and got the new gaskets in place. Going to start on the brakes this week and check out the exhaust while I got her in the air. Anyhow, hope to talk to you folks down the line and I'll let you know how the project is coming along.
I just picked up a 1966 F100 Shortbed with a 300 I6 and four speed tranny. Needs a lot of body work (rust) but it does run good especially after I put a set of lifters in her and got the new gaskets in place. Going to start on the brakes this week and check out the exhaust while I got her in the air. Anyhow, hope to talk to you folks down the line and I'll let you know how the project is coming along.
New User
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3
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From: North Pole
Hello all.
My name is Rhonda, from np/fairbanks. I'm new to the FTE world... Have come into a 65f100... plans to slowly but surely put it back up on the road... significanat other and I do lots of fishing during the summer, anywhere north or south of Fairbanks/NP, as well as other family related outdoor activities... we're working on getting little ones involved with the fishing as you can see from the pic :-)
Hopefully there are some people out there who know where to get GOOD parts for this truck of mine? Any advice, ideas, etc are more than welcome!
Nice to know there are friendly ford folks in the area!!!
My name is Rhonda, from np/fairbanks. I'm new to the FTE world... Have come into a 65f100... plans to slowly but surely put it back up on the road... significanat other and I do lots of fishing during the summer, anywhere north or south of Fairbanks/NP, as well as other family related outdoor activities... we're working on getting little ones involved with the fishing as you can see from the pic :-)
Hopefully there are some people out there who know where to get GOOD parts for this truck of mine? Any advice, ideas, etc are more than welcome!
Nice to know there are friendly ford folks in the area!!!