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Sep 14, 2006 | 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by thorseshoeing

Well hell, it seems that you got it all figured out, Ford should've hired you as chief designer.

Tim

Nope. Thats kinda my point they dont need anymore designers. They are trying to get to for out of the scope now. The only thing thats to be improved on the pickup is brakes, fuel milage. Things like that.

Sep 14, 2006 | 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BigF350

From someone who is an engineer in the automotive industry. (Yes, I am a "farmboy" too)

at the last post...

you can eek all you want. But the fact i know ford has had pickups since the 50's they might have had them in the 40's. {i really dont know about that} a 2006 looks nothing like a 56 ford, but the over all design is still as true as it was back then. i'm just hauling and towing things from point a to point b not shuddling things to the moon or to space station 9. I dont think anybody will disagree thats theres no replacement for displacement. as i'm sure your going to try and a few others just jump on your bandwagon but put you by a truck with a huge diesel or big block with 2 4v carbs and i bet you wont beable to get enough of it.

Sep 14, 2006 | 01:00 PM

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I believe BigF350 was 'eeking' at the simplicity of your proposed design with humor. He's got a great sense of humor, IMO. I think you may have taken his post too seriously.

Important Dates in the History of Ford Trucks
1900
Henry Ford builds his third vehicle – a truck.

1917
Ford introduces the Model T One-Ton truck chassis, its first chassis specifically built for trucks.

1925
The first factory-assembled pickup debuts, with a price tag of $281. It featured a cargo box, adjustable tailgate, four stake pockets and heavyduty rear springs.

1928
The Model A Open Cab Pickup and AA Chassis are introduced.

1932
An all-new Model B pickup and a new Model BB truck chassis are introduced; so is the Ford flathead V-8.

1948
The F-Series is Ford Motor Company's first all-new, post-war line of vehicles. F-Series trucks range from F-1 (1/2 ton) to F-8 (3-ton).

1953
The F-100 pickup is introduced, replacing the F-1.

1959
Ford introduces the first factory-built, F-250 four-wheel drive models.

1965
Twin I-beam front suspension is introduced, improving ride quality.

1965
The name "Ranger" is first introduced as a styling package for the F-Series pickup trucks.

1965
The F-250 Crew Cab becomes Ford's first four-door pickup.

1974
Ford introduces the F-Series SuperCab for F-100 through F-350.

1975
Ford introduces the F-150.

1980
The F-150 is redesigned to offer a more finished cab and more comfort options for drivers.

1981
Plans for the all-new Ranger pickup truck are unveiled at a press conference in Dearborn, Michigan.

1983
The debut of the F-Series 6.9-liter diesel V-8.

1986
The Ford Ranger is named "4x4 of the Year" by Petersen's 4-Wheel and Off-Road magazine.

1988
F-150 is now available as a 4X4 Super Cab model.

1994
A driver's side air bag becomes standard equipment.

1995
The F-Series overtakes the Volkswagen Beetle as the world's best-selling vehicle nameplate.

1998
Ford builds a limited number of NASCAR edition F-150 trucks. 2003
The 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel is added.

Sep 15, 2006 | 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kepler4

I believe BigF350 was 'eeking' at the simplicity of your proposed design with humor. He's got a great sense of humor, IMO. I think you may have taken his post too seriously.

I did'nt take him too serious. i just took the thought serious. i just wanted to explain my view. i think that why the pick-up works is because of its simplicity. it seems to me if you put the original post idea it kinda sounds like they want to turn the pick-up into something unpractaul, something you cant work out of. why dont they just make another of truck and leave the pick-up alone.

Big350 i'm sorry if i seem to have taking you too serious or had said my view to strong i did'nt mean to. truth of the matter i'm kinda scared they will mess up the pick-up just because someone feels they need to always come up with something new.

Sep 15, 2006 | 09:44 AM

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exiled, I'm not trying to speak for Fred (BigF350), just saying that he has a great sense of humor in many of his posts and I think he was just having some fun. I agree with your outlook on trucks. They are used for work, towing, and so on by the majority of buyers. We do like comfort though! I bought a Lariat so my Family, mainly my Wife, would be comfortable when we're traveling.

Sep 16, 2006 | 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kepler4

i'm following you. and i too like comfort, my fx4 is the only non lariat that i've owned. but the fx4 is as nice as the pre 04 lariates in my opinion. i think the 6 disc cd player is the coolest no i take that back the steering wheel controls on the f250 lariat is the coolest. i mean changing the air or radio station or volume from the steerring wheel is the stuff. On the same hand though i believe that plastic is the worest thing they put in a truck. my 85 f150 has a metal glove box door. designers are killing our trucks with these light weight p-lastic crap and plastic ****, smaller displacement engines to make more mpg. its almost as if they're trying to build a disposable truck.

Sep 18, 2006 | 08:15 PM

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Heh....they might build them like disposable trucks, but they sure don't have a disposable price. I could buy one, if it has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.....'cause I'd have to live in it.