Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Aug 24, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Yeah, that's seems kinda funny. But strang stuff happens.
There's one road here that's insane. Completely straight. 50MPH speed limit. It's a designated, oh WTF, I can't think of the name. They get Fed money for it, because it's limited to access every 1/2 mile via lights. Expressway. The block wall on the south side has too many car size patches to count. The PD has no idea WhyTF there are so many single vehicle accidents. Neighbor's daughter went @ss end into the wall. She was rear-ended a day or two before at school (high-school). He thinks maybe something tweaked or broke and finally completely failed while she was driving. She wasn't speeding. Road was clear and dry. It just spun all of the sudden.
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There's one road here that's insane. Completely straight. 50MPH speed limit. It's a designated, oh WTF, I can't think of the name. They get Fed money for it, because it's limited to access every 1/2 mile via lights. Expressway. The block wall on the south side has too many car size patches to count. The PD has no idea WhyTF there are so many single vehicle accidents. Neighbor's daughter went @ss end into the wall. She was rear-ended a day or two before at school (high-school). He thinks maybe something tweaked or broke and finally completely failed while she was driving. She wasn't speeding. Road was clear and dry. It just spun all of the sudden.
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Aug 24, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
That is a real bummer MD, I dont know how people deal with such losses. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: rescuediver
I posted this in another thread. But felt it was appropriate to post here- Due to the nature of our thread.
I posted this in another thread. But felt it was appropriate to post here- Due to the nature of our thread.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
On a sad note[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] Did watch a friend bury his 17 year old daughter[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] She tried passing a F250 on the right, clipped his front bumper, lost control, shot over into the south bound lane and met her demise by the bumper of another F250[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] What was worse is, dad drove up on the wreck while the rescue crew was still getting her out of the car. Very sad[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
On a sad note[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] Did watch a friend bury his 17 year old daughter[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] She tried passing a F250 on the right, clipped his front bumper, lost control, shot over into the south bound lane and met her demise by the bumper of another F250[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] What was worse is, dad drove up on the wreck while the rescue crew was still getting her out of the car. Very sad[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Told my kids, they are to bury me. NOT me bury them.
Aug 24, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by: Trasher
All mine start tomorrow[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] My two that are in HS start at 11:45. What's up wit that???[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: rescuediver
LOL!
That's how it was[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] When we were growing up. Always the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Now, you just never know. Ours starts next week. My brother's kids are in the same school district, but the started on different days[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] Try to figure that one out[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: confusedbuyer
just some amateur psychology here, but i noticed he is a blond. Perhaps you and mom calling him the golden boy has confused him into the golden-shower boy????
man, do you folks ever start school early! whatever happened to AFTER the labor-day weekend?
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Hey all! Just thought I'd bump this thread to the top.
Well, I've been forced to slow down. At 65 mpg, I get 16-17. I have to wear a flack jacket, but damn, fuel is expensive.
Oh, the kiddies go to school tomorrow...and wifey is very happy.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Oh, pee boy struck again...this time, it was on the side of the house.
Hey all! Just thought I'd bump this thread to the top.
Well, I've been forced to slow down. At 65 mpg, I get 16-17. I have to wear a flack jacket, but damn, fuel is expensive.
Oh, the kiddies go to school tomorrow...and wifey is very happy.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Oh, pee boy struck again...this time, it was on the side of the house.
man, do you folks ever start school early! whatever happened to AFTER the labor-day weekend?
That's how it was[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] When we were growing up. Always the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Now, you just never know. Ours starts next week. My brother's kids are in the same school district, but the started on different days[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] Try to figure that one out[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
All mine start tomorrow[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] My two that are in HS start at 11:45. What's up wit that???[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]
Is that a reversed Half day[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] Maybe to let the teacher's sleep in[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] one last time[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Aug 24, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Originally posted by: Trasher
Went to a little get together for one of my sons teams and there is a friend of his starting to drive with his permit. His dad and he were
bragging that he was driving 80 MPH and his dad fell a sleep while he was riding shotgun. I jumped in that converstation with both feet.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
What the H@LL is this nut teaching his kid[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] (He will grow up to drive like the rest of Cali)
Went to a little get together for one of my sons teams and there is a friend of his starting to drive with his permit. His dad and he were
bragging that he was driving 80 MPH and his dad fell a sleep while he was riding shotgun. I jumped in that converstation with both feet.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
What the H@LL is this nut teaching his kid[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] (He will grow up to drive like the rest of Cali)
My oldest has decided to wait a few weeks[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] before she starts driving[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Aug 24, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
I bet it is driving you crazy[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Is the house your interested in[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] still on available? We're slowing but shirley[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Making headway in our new house[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
What did you go with on the airbags? Did you get an on-board compressor too[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
I bet it is driving you crazy[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Is the house your interested in[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] still on available? We're slowing but shirley[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Making headway in our new house[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
What did you go with on the airbags? Did you get an on-board compressor too[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
glad to hear the moves have worked out for you and Hoss. now i wish our deal would be done, so then we can work on creator to sell next and move next to a golf course somewhere!!
i got the Firestone airbags (air-ride, or sompin like that). no on board compressor, BUT, i have the valves mounted on the side, by back door (driver side), so even one of those portable cig. lighter compressors will reach.
Aug 24, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Must be the tires then. And LJ's is a short bed, isn't your a long bed? The shell probably weighs more than the toneu.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Oh, and I am running 3.73's on the PSD also.
Oh, and I am running 3.73's on the PSD also.
I know after the tires and lift were added[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] the truck lost 2 mpg per item[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] So, if I add those 4 mpg back in, I'm getting around 17-20 mpg. Dang tires and lift[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Aug 24, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Which one of you two would be the first to let him anywhere near your daughters though? LOL j/k (If they were "of age.")
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Gotta point there[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: confusedbuyer
ya but LJ, you're closer in age and not really a perverted old felcher like those other 2 i mentioned. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
ya but LJ, you're closer in age and not really a perverted old felcher like those other 2 i mentioned. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Aug 24, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
On a sad note[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] Did watch a friend bury his 17 year old daughter[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] She tried passing a F250 on the right, clipped his front bumper, lost control, shot over into the south bound lane and met her demise by the bumper of another F250[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] What was worse is, dad drove up on the wreck while the rescue crew was still getting her out of the car. Very sad[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
On a sad note[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] Did watch a friend bury his 17 year old daughter[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] She tried passing a F250 on the right, clipped his front bumper, lost control, shot over into the south bound lane and met her demise by the bumper of another F250[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] What was worse is, dad drove up on the wreck while the rescue crew was still getting her out of the car. Very sad[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
one of the guys i golfed with on the weekend lost his ONLY son/child to an mva, just after HS Grad. sometimes there is no fairness in life.
Aug 24, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
HHHHHMMMMMMMMM, the weapon of choice would be[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]LOL!
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Which one of you two would be the first to let him anywhere near your daughters though? LOL j/k (If they were "of age.")
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Gotta point there[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: confusedbuyer
ya but LJ, you're closer in age and not really a perverted old felcher like those other 2 i mentioned. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
ya but LJ, you're closer in age and not really a perverted old felcher like those other 2 i mentioned. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
you must be talkin about B&RW & hoss cuz you would gladly give your daughter to OFC [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] LMAO
Aug 24, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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Originally posted by: confusedbuyer
house we want has an accepted offer (from us), subject to the sale of our place. yes, very stressed and anxious to get ours rolling. not sure how much longer owner will be patient, BUT, at any time someone else can come along and make him an offer, which would then give us 48 hours to remove our subject or lose the place. really hope that doesn't happen. i guess we paid too much for new place since nodody else has stepped up to steal it away from us.
glad to hear the moves have worked out for you and Hoss. now i wish our deal would be done, so then we can work on creator to sell next and move next to a golf course somewhere!!
i got the Firestone airbags (air-ride, or sompin like that). no on board compressor, BUT, i have the valves mounted on the side, by back door (driver side), so even one of those portable cig. lighter compressors will reach.
house we want has an accepted offer (from us), subject to the sale of our place. yes, very stressed and anxious to get ours rolling. not sure how much longer owner will be patient, BUT, at any time someone else can come along and make him an offer, which would then give us 48 hours to remove our subject or lose the place. really hope that doesn't happen. i guess we paid too much for new place since nodody else has stepped up to steal it away from us.
glad to hear the moves have worked out for you and Hoss. now i wish our deal would be done, so then we can work on creator to sell next and move next to a golf course somewhere!!
i got the Firestone airbags (air-ride, or sompin like that). no on board compressor, BUT, i have the valves mounted on the side, by back door (driver side), so even one of those portable cig. lighter compressors will reach.
Those are what I WAS looking at[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I wanted the onboard compressor, because I didn't want to continue bringing the portable one with all the time. So much nicer to just plug in the hose and walk around the truck/quad/trailer and fill them up[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
You should notice a big difference in the way it tows loaded now.