New DD
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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New DD
Well I have a new DD.... A Ford F350 Lariat. Diesel , Crew Cab , All the bells and whistles...... It's a company truck I got promoted to a management position which comes with a truck and phone and desk. Still got my van don't worry now I'll be able to give it more attention since I won't be driving it as much altho my GF will.
98 Safari RWD. Stock.
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!
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Re: New DD
Pots-congrads on your promotion.Sure feels good to see a young man like you get ahead.Keep up the good work. =D>
Call me Gary
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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Re: New DD
That's not a bad truck! (In fact, I'm looking for one about like that to replace my F-250 extended cab...)
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: New DD
I know! Leather, DVD, Nav, 6 disk changer, sirius sat radio, auto dimming rear view, Power EVERYTHING! and I mean EVERYTHING, mirrors ( including folding in and out and the telescoping feature is powered) Power rear window, power adjusting seats and peddles, back up radar , tailgate step and remote start.mdmead wrote:That's not a bad truck! (In fact, I'm looking for one about like that to replace my F-250 extended cab...)
The 6.4 Powerstroke is a monster. The sound of the turbo spinning up and the old school Detroit roar that resonates through out the cab when you put your foot in it is exhilarating to say the least. Thing sounds like a BB with straight pipes.
I honestly never ever saw myself liking a ford but holy crap it is a nice truck....
Thanks Gary I never saw myself in a management position this early in life but hey when someone offers you one and it's something you feel and know you can do you definitely don't say no.
98 Safari RWD. Stock.
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!
Re: New DD
congrats Pots , you deserve it . the job i mean . but make sure you still get out in the field , otherwise that 60lbs will come back quick lol .
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Re: New DD
Wow, congrats Pots!
My advice with Ford company trucks is to make sure you wear eye protection when driving; mine throws codes so often, you're bound to get one in your eye! Just kidding, its not that bad. It sure is quiet inside, thats for sure. And hauls my travel trailer thru the mountains nicely.
My company truck is the red '06 F150 Crew Cab 6ft bed, in my sig. I have the company truck, gas card, phone and no desk! Its not quite decked out like yours, though. Nice job.
Hey, did i miss the picture of your new rig?
My advice with Ford company trucks is to make sure you wear eye protection when driving; mine throws codes so often, you're bound to get one in your eye! Just kidding, its not that bad. It sure is quiet inside, thats for sure. And hauls my travel trailer thru the mountains nicely.
My company truck is the red '06 F150 Crew Cab 6ft bed, in my sig. I have the company truck, gas card, phone and no desk! Its not quite decked out like yours, though. Nice job.
Hey, did i miss the picture of your new rig?
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Re: New DD
Congrats Pots! Sweet company truck even though I would rather have a REAL diesel like a Cummins.
PS...TWIN TURBOS on the powerjoke
PS...TWIN TURBOS on the powerjoke
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Re: New DD
congrats pots!!! =D>
Rob
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
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Re: New DD
Way to go, Dude !!!!!!!!!!!! Did a fuel card come with the package?
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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Re: New DD
Congrats. Too bad you don't get to modify company trucks. Those diesels can become monsters.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Re: New DD
What the....?
What job did you get, and are your knee-caps dirty?
What job did you get, and are your knee-caps dirty?
"Just keep swimming..."
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: New DD
Yup!Smiliesafari wrote:Way to go, Dude !!!!!!!!!!!! Did a fuel card come with the package?
Sorry peter but I didn't climb the ladder the smurf way. I earned my title of operations manager all on my own with hard work and a willingness to go the extra mile. Now the trick is to keep it!
98 Safari RWD. Stock.
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Re: New DD
Holy Crap! I was looking through an old To-do binder and came across taking these pics on there and realized I never took em. So 4 months late here ya go lol.
98 Safari RWD. Stock.
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!
Do you smell what Barack is cookin ?!?!