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McMark
post Oct 1 2014, 10:04 PM
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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)
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post Oct 1 2014, 10:21 PM
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Nice truck. I figured you were more of a Prius guy though... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Oct 2 2014, 05:36 AM
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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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post Oct 2 2014, 07:18 AM
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I like! I'd be interested in the '97 if you weren't so very far away...
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post Oct 2 2014, 08:44 AM
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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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post Oct 2 2014, 09:09 AM
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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.
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post Oct 2 2014, 09:23 AM
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Whats wrong with the 914???
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post Oct 2 2014, 09:46 AM
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Nice ride man! Sorry to hear the 97 isn't going to work out. You get it all back together?
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post Oct 2 2014, 10:19 AM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 2 2014, 08:46 AM) *

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)
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post Oct 2 2014, 11:03 AM
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So this is the real source of your space issues? 8)
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post Oct 2 2014, 01:17 PM
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Pic of the 97 diesel please.
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post Oct 2 2014, 06:36 PM
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Is it just me, or does the teener look like it would fit in the bed?

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post Oct 2 2014, 06:51 PM
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Congrats on the New Truck - Here is my Old/New Truck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Oct 2 2014, 10:52 PM
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Is that a rennenmetle tow brack on your 914? I'm thinking about picking one of those up.
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post Oct 3 2014, 07:33 AM
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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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post Oct 3 2014, 12:24 PM
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Nice Mark!

I miss my old tow vehicle. Why the hell did I sell it.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)



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post Oct 3 2014, 05:59 PM
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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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post Oct 3 2014, 06:31 PM
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Here's my tow vehicle being....um.... towed! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)


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post Oct 4 2014, 06:43 AM
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Here's my tow vehicle being....um.... towed! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)


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!
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post Oct 4 2014, 07:49 AM
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Here's my tow vehicle being....um.... towed! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)


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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