Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Dumb previous owners

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 10:00 PM
  #31  
cipsmithers's Avatar
cipsmithers
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: southwest WA
Originally Posted by murph77
My truck seems to be some sort of time capsule, with all of the maintenance scribbled on the fenders and in the owners manual.
Haha. Off topic, but I worked on a mid to late 80's carolla that had EVERY oil change ever done to it written on the underside of the hood. This car looked off the showroom floor quality. Just goes to show, there are good PO's out there.

PS: To bad he was wasting his time with a toyota
 
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 10:48 PM
  #32  
Fordworth's Avatar
Fordworth
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 2
From: Alvarado, TX
My truck originally had a D44HD closed knuckle front axle. When I bought it the left front tire was tilted way in on top because the upper kingpin bearing had come apart. The PO had been driving it like that and thought it was no big deal. I almost wrecked on the way home. Hey look I finally figured out how to add a signature. I'll figure out this internet thingy yet. Now if I can just figure out how to quote messages....
 
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 12:39 AM
  #33  
Alvin in AZ's Avatar
Alvin in AZ
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,760
Likes: 8
From: Gadsden Purchase
Originally Posted by Fordworth
Hey look I finally figured out how to add a signature.
I'll figure out this internet thingy yet.
Now if I can just figure out how to quote messages....
Hit the quote button inside the post's own box.
Be easy on the reader, snip out what you aren't referring to. ;)
I don't see "signatures" or "avatars" I've got them turned off.

Mine's got "posting guru" or some such crap?
If I could edit that, I'd write for me...
"posting butthead" :)

Alvin in AZ
 
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 05:20 AM
  #34  
miottimouse's Avatar
miottimouse
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,069
Likes: 3
yes he told me "they sqeaked" when i got the 5 lbs of solid oily dirt off of each side and i mean solid there was also dirt between the leaves what a mess any ways other than drilling and useing "SCREWS" to hold/wreck a perfectly mint lariat door panel on [aaaaa i scream at that one] and yes lack of some maintenance
with rubber parts [sway bar bushings/track arm bushings ect] i gotta say the truck was looked after pretty well my reg cab used to be our "shop truck" but was looked after by our h.d. mechcanics so no issues there any wireing that was done was done right solder and shrink tube any splices
use the right grade of bolts ect there is nothing that irks me more than any thing than to see "black tape and butt connectors" due to the corrosion factor my god i had to redo all the connections on my new $25000 boat!!! as the factory used all butt connectors on the back end [the nerve!!]
 
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 08:36 AM
  #35  
NA&CH's Avatar
NA&CH
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
This reminds me of my trucks POwner. Man I have wires comming out of my ears going who knows where. I was trying to clean up the wiring and cut a stray red wire and the truck didn't want to start touch them together and she fires. I figured best thing to do for that is to order a centech wire harness(complete) and rip all this junk out.

Good luck with the PO problem. I need some... hahah

Chris
 
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2009 | 05:18 PM
  #36  
Dr. Dirt's Avatar
Dr. Dirt
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,409
Likes: 1
From: Goliad, Texas
I can't talk bad. my PO wasn't the greatest but still kept my truck in pretty good condition. he didn't rig stuff though.

to make a signature you have to have at least 25 posts. maybe that's why now you were able to figure it out.

to quote just push the quote button.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Old Brown Truck
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Nov 13, 2014 01:11 AM
Green72F250
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Jun 26, 2014 02:40 PM
brians1979f100
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Dec 31, 2009 09:44 AM
Keith1958f250
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Apr 18, 2009 03:54 PM
FEFordFan
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Dec 28, 2005 09:38 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:51 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-3
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE