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Well thanks to FD and his deep knowledge of 7.3's I have made a decsion im going to look for a F250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4 with a 7.3..Yes that means older trucks,but never cared about all the desire to own a new truck.Yep it would be nice to own something new,and KNOW how it is taken care of. BUT to get what i want from ANY of the current trucks runs upwards of 50k..then you lose 10% or better when you drive it off the lot.Also HATE car payments,but that comes from me being in the industry all those years and always bumping into good deals all the time.. SO now i start looking.ANYONE who lives within a 3/4 hour drive one way of St.Louis if you see a good deal PM with the info. I knew these lasted a long time,i have seen my share of 300K trucks roll into my shops.Let me tell you something diesel guys love their trucks... Thanks all

Grennel where im from and im shocked about the fight i caught a 17lb monster once and took me 30 mins to land it...I thought it was a monster Bass at first,then maybe a Gar,it fought like nothing i have ever hooked. And white or silver is a favorite in Arkansas for them as well..Caught mine on a white and red Jitterbug..caught several others on big spinners with white skirts or Johnson red/white spoons.

got lucky in a trade got a whole 3700 tray full of them 39 total...got 2 in an ultra rare V90 missouri craw..could not believe the prices some of these things sell for on Ebay..heck i dont to spend 18 bucks on a lure let alone what these go for....some i will be like the Billy Joel song and just polish the fenders....for now...

Hmmm OKay this is the truth.WIFE hates it when i tell this story..I woke up one night after dreaming of this pretty girl with black hair and glass's i knew what high school she had went to and i knew her name was De.I just didnt know the place in the dream.It was an old timey time clock,you know you push down and held the card in side ways and it went 'Ker-Klunk' hell didnt even know a place like that.I was in the Army when i had the dream. Fast forward 2 years later im home,looking for a part time job.went to a hotel and the food and beverage guy had his office in the basement next to the time clock everyone used ( not just any time clock ,but THE time clock ) i walked by it and nothing clicked.I finished the interview ( i got the Job) and was just talking to the guy.......then SHE walked up with her time card in her hand and it all just fell in place....like a flash going off in my head..I watched her clock in and she had on her school jacket and it was just 'WOW' i walked up and said 'Hey De i have been waiting to meet you ' The look on her face was priceless..she asked if she knew me,i told her not yet but you will. I asked her out,she said yes and to be honest we really havent been apart since then...she is my soul mate..i was guided to meet her,given a quick look years prior so i would know not to be afraid and to relax...I and she believe,we really do.Because of this i know there is so much more going on that we mere mortal humans dont and couldnt grasp. I love telling the story. oh a ps..once i got to know her she was a no nonsense kinda lady..didnt believe in ufo's,bigfoot,aliens,ghosts..none of it.I waited until we were married to tell her the story...lmao

Good Morning well talked to the guy last night.we know how Ford trucks like to chew up ball jonts,and these have been done already.I cant count the number of Ford ball joints i have done and had done by others in my career it has to be a few hundred.. All the bells and whistles still work,AC he says blows ice cold,and no matter the temp the temp gauge never gets above the half way mark.All good news. quick add on he sent me a bunch of pics of the interior..still trying to find what the hell i did with them..dash isnt even cracked..anywhere..said it spent a lot of time in his garage. so i either add a little money and get the later model Duramax which is a nice truck but just doesnt do it for me..or buy a later model 6.0 and spend the few grand it needs to make it bulletproof OR buy this beast..im going to try to set up a time to see the 2000' and see how it runs..Im not the type that gives a crap what year a truck is,i just want dependable , and low drag,no drama from my vehicles...

yeah morons can get expensive.... did you take a look at the pics of the Ford i posted..? So far for a 7.3 he is the least flaky..take a look and tell me what youd be concerned about if you were buying it..

see i have to get a boat.i cant bring myself to own a daully and no have anything to tow..lmao

I gotta love it,hot rod diesels....yeah baby,groovy. SO tell me all the Ford guys i know are telling me that the 7.3 if i take just a little care of it is a long term motor..now they also tell me with a lot of work the 6.0 isnt bad,but nothing compared to the 7.3 I am willing to own an older truck to get the better motor..im looking for something that will get better fuel mileage.I drive a 1 ton GMC Burban' with a CARBED 454 and all sorts of go fast goodies.To the tune of about 10-11 mpg IF i keep my right foot out of it...and NO GMC or Chevy never built a 1 ton..but i did..Auburn locker in the back posi in the front..its a hoot to drive... i looked into buying an 06' GMC 2500HD i like the engine a lot but parked next to a Super Duty it looks like an S10's older brother.The Ford Super Duty now that just looks like a TRUCK...lol....i know not very mature BUT i like the way the Super Dutys look and sit....

no no more more..im a gear head im made my living for almost 30 years in automotive.Im learning about diesels as i go,so please be geeky. Wow the power difference is massive in the older diesels compared to new.Hell an 06' Duramax is like 375hp and almost 700ft lbs.. so i should skip the 2 cycle and use the stuff you posted a link to.Or run the 2 cycle until i can get my hands on the right stuff. can you give me a link on where i can get the fuel rail mod (which i get) and the fuel bowl mod ( also makes sense) if i wasnt all busted up i could do them both.what kind of man hours to do,for the FIRST time since i have been driving someone other than myself will be working on my driver.

Thanks Fishin Daddy i am going to take a look at it and take a drive..Thanks so much for the heads up on the mods..someone also told me to add 2 cycle oil to the fuel when i fill up..ever heard of that one.Supposed to be good for the injectors.the guy has a 42 gallon tank and adds a quart when he fills up.Swears it helps mileage makes the truck quieter.

i believe he said thats an 06' grill and bumper set up with new headlights and 05 badges

2000 auto F250 Super Duty

yeah the take a look thing didnt work lets try this one more time.....he is asking 15K your right a good tech is worth their weight in gold.....lol...i did automotive for 30 years..im trying to learn what to look for on diesel trucks..worked on them even diagnosed them never owned or driven one much...

PC has got out of hand during the holidays i was in line at the grocery store and i wished the cashier a Merry Christmas and it took a beat or two and she said Happy Holidays..i was like 'happy holidays'.no no its Merry Christmas.She laughed and explained that the week before a muslim customer had been wished a 'Merry Christmas' and they got offended that we were trying to ' FORCE ' our religous beliefs on them and reaised hell with the manager.SO NOW they are not allowed to wish people 'Merry Christmas'.... you do not want to hear my take on this . but yes PC has got way way out of hand.this is OUR flippin country.Dammit.

i used to shoot with a lot of lot of Feds and state troop.Heard all the funny stuff and the horror stories..let me tell you they could get on a roll and i would laugh so hard it would hurt.then they would get serious and tell stories that always made me appreciate what they do.. I have a lot of respect for our city cops.where we live its very nice,quiet,safe and peaceful.Only area left in St.Louis city like it and we fight hard to keep it that way...I have been pulled over three times since i started to carry and not once has the cop that pulled me over been a jerk.BUT i always turn on the dome a hand at 10 and 2 with my license,insurnace card,and my CCW card all stuck in y fingers..with NO sudden movements.Its funny each time the coppers have always asked me what the hell are you doing...i always say the same thing im legally armed. its always funny when they get it..ask where is it,inside my waist band..now 2 wanted to take it out the last guy let me..lol any leo out there tell me,how do you want an armed citizen to let you know he is armed..?

OKAY everybody take a look at this one and tell me what you think

i have a cple that are nice 2000 F250 super duty crew cab 4x4..06 front clip..Harley edition headlight assemblys..new wheels and 36" at tire..leather interior again out of a later model super duty ( i think he said 11'..) 78k on a 7.3..this truck has a ton of work done to it and it looks amazing,just worried about rust on one that old..it doesnt have any but have concerns.wants 14K other truck is 06' king ranch crew cab 4x4 sb..clean truck had all the work done to the 6.0 head studs,egr delete and a stack of reciets from work done and up keep..has a 4" lift new tires,stock wheels..clean truck 173K..16K the 2000 stands out,looks great. the 06 looks good it is mostly stock..but looks and drives out perfect..both have had all 4 ball joints done recently..

no no no...dont do that.dont let them win.we dont have to register anything and ill be damned if they push me in that corner.

LMAO exhaust fluid can you fill that right next to the blinker fluid..lol...good try...lol... Well i looked at a 06 2500hd GNC crew cab 4x4 today..d**n they are proud of diesels...19k has 85k on the truck custom front and rear bumpers and new tires (junk tires..not even lt's c load range) On one hand i have a 2000 ford F350 Crew Cab 7.3 leather seats out of a much newer Ford..new wheels ,tires,and front clip and headlights from a Harley Ford..all black with tan leather..great looking truck 13k other hand 05 F250 crew cab 4x4 cloth seats white/grey interior New tires,needs ball joints,all new front brake system...15k

I would like hear from those who drive one..I like the Duramax,but i like the way Ford F250/F350 Super Dutys look.I know the Fords had a FEW issues with the 6.0 but they can be corrected,i know the older 7.3 Fords are tanks,BUT you end up with an older truck ( 03' was the last year for 7.3 )... People that drive them everyday can tell you so much more from what you read on the internet..If you notice i didnt include Dodge trucks.I know the Cummins are great engines.I remember when Dodge first used them Cummins wanted to give a 250K on the engines and Dodge wouldnt stand for it. I also know all vehicles have certain quirks..like Fords are hell on Ball Joints cannot count how many i have done are had techs do.GM's are bad about front hub bearings..Dodges well they have lots of quirks.I also do not care for how they look,or ride.Fil has bought a new Dodge every other year for 30+ years and i still am not a fan. But enough rabbling,thanks for the feedback.

Winter... And all the goes with it,frozen lake,ice forming on your guides on the rod (did that )..

OKay So i should farm it out..? Is DVT the name of a rod building web site or is it you..DelawareValleyTackle and yes the premis was i would save money doing it myself.

Not looking to pick up another hobby right now.But that being said i want a really good rod for a reel i was gifted...so i thought i would see whats involved making my own.

See that was my point exactly.Smith&Wesson make a dang fine gun.I had a 3" Smith and it was tight and the timing was great.It cost me new 675.00 Ruger makes a GOOD .357..i get quality but thats just nuts..

I really like the Walking Dead and Rick carries a 6in Colt Python.I have always been a fan of the round.Cant beat a 125grain HP out of a .357mag..after all the whizz Bang guns and the uber effective rounds that are out you still cant beat a good ol' fashion .357 Mag. Im old too and have a soft spot for wheel guns and the quality of a good one.Sooooo i jump on GB to see what the Pythons are running and have come to the conclusion that most that own the Pythons are either on some very very strong meds or they have gold hidden in the firearm some where i couldnt see. Most are running 2k or better and many were 3500 plus..!! SO thats a gun to look at not carry or heck even shoot..so much for that little idea.