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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Introducing myself

I have an OBS truck so I usually stay over there. I want to get a superduty, so I've been savin up. I guess it is a buyers market for trucks right now so hopefully it will be soon.

Lately I've been reading over on this side, there is some really interesting stuff over here! Plus my brother has a superduty so I can usually search and find whatever I need to help him out. For being the same block they're two totally different beasts!

Hope you guys dont mind me hangin around, hopefully soon I'll be able to officially join the club.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Hey man we are all PSD owners here now well except for the 6.leakers we have a few exceptions LOL. Get a CC SB/LB lariat is about the best you can buy man. IF your lucky you can find a lariat with a 6speed.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Welcome aboard. Ask away with questions or post picts of possible rigs that you are looking at. Lots of crafty folks here that can help you out.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Welcome to our side Kevin. We don't mind if you hang out at all. Read up and learn all you can don't be afraid to ask questions so that when you do buy your Super Duty you'll know what to look for!
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Hey Kevin, You are welcome here anytime and all the time. When you find a truck you like, let us know and we will help you to understand what it is. Yes you are right, they are different and the same. Good luck and post all you want on here.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jdecker88
Hey man we are all PSD owners here now well except for the 6.leakers we have a few exceptions LOL. Get a CC SB/LB lariat is about the best you can buy man. IF your lucky you can find a lariat with a 6speed.
Back her down there cowboy........ Not ALL OBS diesels are PSDs. some were IDI's, and they were not called Powerstrokes. Yeah, it is still a 7.3, so we'll call it even.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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10 4 thanks guys, its gonna be a little while tho, I have to get through the Florida Highway Patrols academy first. But once thats out of the way the truck is first on my list.

I'm definitely going with a CC and hopefully a six speed, I'm not too big on autos. Probably 4x4 also, I've owned six trucks and none have been 4x4. I think its time for one
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by miller_feed
Yes you are right, they are different and the same.
I can fix nearly anything on my truck if something ever goes wrong, but I looked under my brothers hood and I was lost. Alternators in different spots, couldnt find the IDM, list goes on and on.

I hope to read up on as much as possible so I'm set when I get her.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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When you get a truck, bring it to my shop and we will go over it with a fine tooth comb. And you can meet a few FTE guys at the same time, plus have some good cajun cooking.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by miller_feed
When you get a truck, bring it to my shop and we will go over it with a fine tooth comb. And you can meet a few FTE guys at the same time, plus have some good cajun cooking.
I love cajun food! Half of my family is from LA, and I'll make sure when yall come to FL you dont get pulled over, at least by me! Unless its to talk about your truck
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Welcome Kevin!

Ya these trucks have plenty of differences! FYI the IDM is in the fender well under the inner fender lining on the drivers side... LOL Silly place for it i know.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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And the fender liners suck to get out.
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Welcome Kevin!

Ya these trucks have plenty of differences! FYI the IDM is in the fender well under the inner fender lining on the drivers side... LOL Silly place for it i know.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jdecker88
And the fender liners suck to get out.
It's a whole lot easier to just take the fender off. LOL
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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And the fender liners suck to get out.
Especially when it is cold out. It is definitely easier in the summer. Ask me how I know.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Welcome Kevin your at a good site know. These guys know it all about the 7.3's and will share for free.
 
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