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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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I just wanted to say hello. I recently purchased a 2003 Crew Cab 7.3 liter Lariet 4x4(2 weeks ago tomorrow). I have been wanting a diesel for about 5 years now and finally pulled the trigger on the deal. I came across this forum and it seemed like a good bunch of guys and girls. I have already learned alot just checking out some of the threads. I know a lot of people that are having the door ajar problem that I saw described on a thread this morning and already called them all to let them know what the fix was. I look forward to participating in the forum.
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Welcome to the club and congratulations on the new truck.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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i just fixed my door problem earlier this week. Its nice having a dome light that works lol
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Welcome to FTE HKusp (do you actually carry one?)

That's one of the most fun things about this site....getting to share the stuff you learn here.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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I used too when I lived in Georgia. Now that I live in the Peoples Republic of Maryland and concealed carry permits are hard to come by, I no longer carry it, but I still own it. Full size 45 btw.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I look forward to many enjoyable threads.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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do you live close to the pa border? i'm a short drive from garrett county md.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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About an hour from here to the PA. line. I'm just outside Baltimore city in Baltimore county.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by HKusp
I used too when I lived in Georgia. Now that I live in the Peoples Republic of Maryland and concealed carry permits are hard to come by, I no longer carry it, but I still own it. Full size 45 btw.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I look forward to many enjoyable threads.
Yeap.....dem yankees do things a little different.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 07:53 AM
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HKusp,

Welcome to the site and congrads on your new truck. Sounds like our rigs are similiar.
I got mine 3 months ago, best truck I've ever owned
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Yeah they do sound similar. Mine is white and had 65K two weeks ago but I have already put 800 miles on it because I don't want to take any of the other vehicles I have anywhere. Hehehe.

Mine is white with tan interior. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles for example it has a manual lever for 4 wheel drive engagement and it has just the single disc cd instead of the 6 disc, but I love it. I have had two Nissans and a GMC Z71 and this is by far my favorite. I have a few buddies that have crew cabs but they have the 6.0 and I have always liked the 7.3. Not that the 6.0 is a bad motor but I have liked the Ford's for a loooong time and the 7.3 has been what I wanted. I'm glad I found this one. It was in very good condition and the price was right considering I got it at a dealer.
 
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What part of MD are you in?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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I'm down in Baltimore County Just outside of the Beltway. Thanks for replying to my PM BTW. It was very enlightening. I re-read my PM and am embarassed at some of the mis-spellings in it.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Hmm what part of the beltway? What town? I've probably been there. I was almost down to Balto Co. tonight at my buddy's house in Finksburg.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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Carney/Parkville area. Just off Harford rd.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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Yeap.....dem yankees do things a little different.

Pennsylvania is pretty good about it Walk in to the court, tell them you want a permit cause of work, and 15 mins, and a small fee and your set!

Back on track, congrats on the new truck!
 
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