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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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Hello all, i' new to the forums. my name is Andrew and i just picked up a 2002 F250 power stroke diesel. so far i love the truck. it has 94000 miles on it and runs great. i picked it up for $17,000. its in like new condition. just wanted to say hi to everyone, and i look forward to driveing my new truck
 
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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Howdy. Welcome to Ford Truck Enthusiasts, and the 7.3 forums.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Hey Andrew welcome to FTE !


You will have many conditions, mainly mod addictiveness. I think all of us on here has it.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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Welcome. Feel free to post any questions whatsoever you may have. there is no such thing as a stupid question here!

see ya around!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
there is no such thing as a stupid question here!
What is the curb weight of the Aircraft Carrier Forrestal?


Welcome to the site Andrew!! EVERYTHING IS COVERED HERE.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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What is the curb weight of the Aircraft Carrier Forrestal?
654,234,342,143 and 13 ounces, depending on if that bird has flown off yet or not.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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OK, what engines does the Spruce Goose have?

How many?

This could get to be a really silly thread...... ;-)))

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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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[QUOTE=BuickTurbo]What is the curb weight of the Aircraft Carrier Forrestal?


I have no idea, but I would hate to have to parallel park one of those things.

Welcome Andrew
 

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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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Wait! I've got a shot of somebody trying that very thing.

http://www.springerpop.net/images/Carrier_tight_turn.jpg

"This baby will turn on a dime! You ought to see me parallel park her!"

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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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Call Jane Goodall, I think the missing link is in San Fernando Valley

Opps, sorry SpringerPop, you eddited you post. Lost some effect from mine. Great pic. Must have a Garret Turbo on top of the neuc.

Having fun yet Andrew?
 

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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Spruce Goose = 8 Radial GE's + 1 diesel generator to start'em.

How 'bout the weight of an unlaiden swallow?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Hint: They are Pratts. What model?

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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Eight Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major, 3000HP each. Had 17'2" four bladed Hamilton Standard props.

http://www.solarnavigator.net/aviati...puce_goose.htm
 

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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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That's a very nice site.

Now, can you do it without Google?

Don't we live in marvelous times? What would we do without a good search engine?

Or FTE?

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