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McMark |
Oct 1 2014, 10:04 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Can't believe I forgot to post this pic a few weeks ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif)
I had a decent 94 F150 with a 5.0 which worked just fine, but then JRust found himself with one too many trucks and a deal was struck for a 97 F250 with a 7.3 diesel. I did loads of work to it (mostly in the engine, and some welding repair) but it never quite fit 'me'. So I found this 2002 F250 with a 7.3d. Pretty much all stock and in good shape. Drove the 914 200miles with a flat tow kit in the trunk and the deal was made. Hooked up the 914 and towed it home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) To be clear... there's nothing wrong with the 914, it's still working great. I just didn't have someone to drive me to Yuba City, so this way I could do it all myself. Been driving the truck quite a bit for the last few weeks and it's everything I wanted. But now I have three trucks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Anyone want to buy a truck? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Oct 1 2014, 10:21 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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Nice truck. I figured you were more of a Prius guy though... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
shoguneagle |
Oct 2 2014, 05:36 AM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
WAIT! The truck is a FORD! For dependability and making sure you got home from Yuba City, the 914 should be doing the towing! LOL!
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ThePaintedMan |
Oct 2 2014, 07:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
I like! I'd be interested in the '97 if you weren't so very far away...
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JStroud |
Oct 2 2014, 08:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
Nice looking truck, good thing you stuck with 02 or older,,the 7.3 is the best diesel they made, loved both of mine.
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cary |
Oct 2 2014, 09:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice looking truck, good thing you stuck with 02 or older,,the 7.3 is the best diesel they made, loved both of mine. Ditto on what Jeff said. I've had a 2001 PS for about 5 years. Weak link is the transmission. When towing a trailer shift out of overdrive when you go up a steep hill. Not isolated to diesels. Fords in general. Mines at 142k with original the transmission. |
biosurfer1 |
Oct 2 2014, 09:23 AM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
Whats wrong with the 914???
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JRust |
Oct 2 2014, 09:46 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice ride man! Sorry to hear the 97 isn't going to work out. You get it all back together?
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McMark |
Oct 2 2014, 10:19 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Nice ride man! Sorry to hear the 97 isn't going to work out. You get it all back together? Yeah, it drives. We used it when our friends were in town. Only car I had that would seat six. Worked fine, but wanted something with a bit more fit-n-finish (i.e. wife friendly). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
mikesmith |
Oct 2 2014, 11:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 202 Joined: 5-September 13 From: SF Member No.: 16,354 Region Association: Northern California |
So this is the real source of your space issues? 8)
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r_towle |
Oct 2 2014, 01:17 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Pic of the 97 diesel please.
Mileage etc |
turk22 |
Oct 2 2014, 06:36 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Is it just me, or does the teener look like it would fit in the bed?
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carr914 |
Oct 2 2014, 06:51 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 120,933 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Congrats on the New Truck - Here is my Old/New Truck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Ford Trucks Rock! |
Alphaogre |
Oct 2 2014, 10:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
Is that a rennenmetle tow brack on your 914? I'm thinking about picking one of those up.
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GaroldShaffer |
Oct 3 2014, 07:33 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,627 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Nice. I replaced my 06 Dodge Ram (great truck, just needed more power for towing) with a new F250 Super Duty. So far it has been a great truck.
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AZ914 |
Oct 3 2014, 12:24 PM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Nice Mark!
I miss my old tow vehicle. Why the hell did I sell it.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) Attached image(s) |
6freak |
Oct 3 2014, 05:59 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice. I replaced my 06 Dodge Ram (great truck, just needed more power for towing) with a new F250 Super Duty. So far it has been a great truck. FORD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
altitude411 |
Oct 3 2014, 06:31 PM
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Here's my tow vehicle being....um.... towed! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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ThePaintedMan |
Oct 4 2014, 06:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE Holleeee crap! Trying to piece this one together just from the pictures... Blowout... then rim failed, then drivetrain effectively locked, then leaf spring failed? Lucky the driveshaft didn't dig in and go pole vaulting! |
JStroud |
Oct 4 2014, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE Holleeee crap! Trying to piece this one together just from the pictures... Blowout... then rim failed, then drivetrain effectively locked, then leaf spring failed? Lucky the driveshaft didn't dig in and go pole vaulting! No that's what happens when the dog catches the truck in Montana..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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