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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Ordered new 350 today

Well guys after completely bragging about how much I love my 05 6.0 L (which I still do), I ordered an 08 F350 V-10 this morning. My truck is strictly used for occasional yard work and pulling my 31 ft. TT. When I first purchased the 6.0 I used it constantly, now I havent put 16,000 miles on it in 3 yrs and all it does is sit. Sittings not good for a diesel.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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In the words of Luke the Drifter:
"I saw the light! I saw the light!
No more darkness, no more night!
Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight!
Praise the Lord! I saw the light!
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Congrats on the new truck!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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What did they tell you for a timeline until delivery? I was told 6-8 weeks and have just gone over 8 weeks with no serialization yet... I wish you luck, and congrats!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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So its not good to let a diesel sita long time? How long is to long? Just wanted to know.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Hope you got the 4.10 ratio . . . that's all my V=10 needs to be perfect. I never planned on climbing all the hills out west, , but the motor is doin great after 120,000 miles.
 
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Luke the Drifter...I didn't know anyone knew Luke the Drifter. I have a 3 CD set with almost every song, although they're sung by a guy with a different name than Luke the Drifter.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace!
Luke the Drifter...I didn't know anyone knew Luke the Drifter. I have a 3 CD set with almost every song, although they're sung by a guy with a different name than Luke the Drifter.
Yeah, they're sort of from Life's Other Side....
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by wiingnut
Well guys after completely bragging about how much I love my 05 6.0 L (which I still do), I ordered an 08 F350 V-10 this morning. My truck is strictly used for occasional yard work and pulling my 31 ft. TT. When I first purchased the 6.0 I used it constantly, now I havent put 16,000 miles on it in 3 yrs and all it does is sit. Sittings not good for a diesel.
Congrats on the NEW ordered SD V10!

How did you configure it? And will it be a '08 or '09 due to length of delivery?


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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Bronc,
My truck will be scheduled tomorrow, so I will find out a build date soon. What color did you order? I ordered Dark Copper and that color balances out April 18, so I will get mine built relatively fast. Your date will deal with color options etc.

As Far as my configuration, here it goes: 08 F 350 SRW, KR CC LB, V-10, Torque Shift, 4.10 LS, 18" Wheels with OWL Tires, DVD, Off Road, ESOF, Roof Lights, Trac. Control, Upfitter Switches,Heavy Service Susp., Garage Dr. Opener, Reverse Aid Sensor, Tow Command System, Nav-Audiophile
 
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Red with the Dark Shadow Grey two tone that got balanced out originally. now, just red...
 
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