I don't remember too much about the old mans LTD country squire, but I think the only modifications he made to tow that huge Airstream was a big trans cooler and airshocks.....I do remember that 390 going over Donner Summit, pulling the airstream at about 65mph with no sweat. A neighbor had a similar set up, but was using a Impala wagon.
Those were the days, family trucksters!
I remember he finally traded off the LTD for a Suburban with a 350, he was disappointed the burban was not as good a tow rig as the old LTD.

 

usually if someone is talking out their third point of contact I will exercise my right as a free american and either 1: walk away or 2: Tell them what I think of their decision's and subsequent complaints about said decisions and then they usually walk away saving me the trip.

my time is way to precious to be bothered by the actions of idiots.

 

I hereby nominate you for Quote of the year. I will be shamelessly ripping this one off and using it regularly! I like it allot!

 

Rep sent!

 

Here are a few pics of it.

 

Very nice! I like the white interior. Ya gotta love the hideaway headlights!

I'll have to scan my pic in from a 4 x 6 photo. I hope it comes out alright.

I did some mods to it before I repainted it to make it look more like a YOUNG man's car. It only has the 351W 2v with the C4.

 

I guess we have really run off topic, but you gotta love those LTDs....

Kinda the Super Duty of passenger cars!

 

Its a shame the last of them ( the crown vic) end prodution in september 2011.
They have not made a full size 2 door like that since the late 80s or very early 90s.

 

Cops love the CV.......Nothing delivers the PIT like the Vic. Charger is said to be very fast but too light, impala is FWD and too light.......I seriously cannot see FWD surviving LE use very well, go over a couple of curbs during a pursuit at 50mph and your done.

 

Diesel...For those who like to win....

 

The CVPI's are tough for sure... you would not believe some of the stuff I have put mine through.

They leave somethings to be desired stock, but when you give them good tires, J-mod the tranny, custom tune, drop in filter, better brakes, tighten up the suspension they are beasts. They will really run for a car that size. I like to buy them at aution and resell them on the side.

I had one as my first car and thats what my DD is too.

 

Is that what the salesman told you?

 

That is a sharp looking car! Mine looks more like a pimp car than a young mans car though lol. It was originally a teal color with white top and interior but my grandpa painted it purple and put a black top and interior in it. I liked the white look better though.

 

Nope, it was the salesman who finally stopped laughing after sealing the deal with you for the V10.... I just figured it was time to get this back on the V10 loses to PSD thread since there's early 1970 automobiles shown now.

 

Here we go:
2005 F-250 V10 6.8L 2V

horsepower:362
torque:457 ft lbs
MPG: 10-12 city
fuel cost: $2.59
oil change: filter= $4.75 oil= $3.75x7 every 3k miles
fuel injectors: $40.12 each
fuel filter:$23.24 every 30k miles er so
batteries: $94.95

2005 F-250 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel

horsepower:325
torque: 570 ft lbs
MPG: 15-20 city
fuel cost: $2.99
oil change: filter= $14.75 oil= $3.75x15 every 5k miles
fuel injector: $360.00 (every other day hehe)
fuel filters: $99.98 every other oil change
batteries: $104.95x2

All parts prices are from a Ford dealership. Add it up. It is obvious to see that the v10 is by far the best way to go. yea u get more torque out of a 6.0 but how often do u really need more than 457 ft lbs? seriously? I am being generous about comparing parts, dont even get me started on turbos and egr valves and oil coolers egr coolers head gaskets etc...
Dont get me wrong i do like Ford diesels dont have a problem with it. And its great to have one if u use it. Yes i drive a gas hog i dont care make fun but i do not NEED a diesel. Now if i pulled a big load every other day sure i would buy a diesel it would be worth the money. But u aint gonna see me drivin a diesel back and forth to work every day and pickin up groceries in it, and never hook it to a big load.(All the "diesel boys" in my hometown wouldnt even know how to hook up a trailer, well 50 percent of em.) I work on diesels i also work on gas. I have worked on more diesels than gas motors by far in an F250. and where i am from there are alot of both. I do have a bud with an 05 6.0 and he has took real good care of it. I have done all the work so far i have cleaned the turbo and that is it. He uses all ford filters and maintains it properly. He now has 140k miles on it, so i aint sayin it is all 6.0s because they r wicked engines when they r runnin properly. Idk i just felt like blowin off some steam bc every other day somebody makes fun of my big gas hoggin truck, and they say drive a diesel save some money... Definately not the case. I did not do this to offend anybody just wanted to speak my mind. I love this forum by the way.....