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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ddellwo
It's all good -- there's just something I have always found charming about the "bare bones" appearance of the XL models! If I ever buy a new F-150 that is the exact model I would get -- regular cab, short box, XL trim. While I could afford to purchase any model they have, the simple work truck would be the choice for me just because I like the straightforward, no-nonsense aspect of their appearance!
X2 On both accounts.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
Sunday I towed with my truck for the 3rd time in 4yrs. Fun stuff.

I like what step bars to functionally. I don't want my seats to get deformed from jump-ins and slide-outs.
Gotta love towing.

And agreed. My seats are in awesome shape for 13 years old and I bet that's cause of my boards
 
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 07:42 PM
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Added led tail lights, new flasher unit and detailed the truck (detailed girlfriends car too), since it's mid December and still 60° in Vermont somehow.

Led left, standard LL bulb right. This is just with the tail lights in the running position. Led is obviously brighter by a good amount. They were only $12 for the pair, too.

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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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Put on my winter rims. Don't know why still 60 degrees in ma. And installed new front calipers. Also got 93k on the way home😢
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 10:54 AM
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I wasn't sure if i'd be carrying a few passengers today or not on the run for this load of veggies, so I cleaned out the interior. Backseats been folded up and full of clothes, garbage, some old flooring and a few tools and materials for the longest time I'd almost forgotten what the floor and the actual seat looked like hahah

Put to work hauling 43 bags of potatoes, and a few big bags of carrots and onions.





 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 08:28 PM
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I hit my Trans Am with my truck the other day. Broke the taillamp on it. Truck was perfectly fine. That pissed me off, considering I like the Trans Am more, plus the average price of $150 per taillamp. Oh well, bought a replacement, I need a larger garage. I bought a Polaris fourwheeler so now my space is a little more limited than it once was

 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
I hit my Trans Am with my truck the other day. Broke the taillamp on it.
I think that's officially referred to as, "F%#&-ing yourself!"


 
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
I hit my Trans Am with my truck the other day. Broke the taillamp on it. Truck was perfectly fine. That pissed me off, considering I like the Trans Am more, plus the average price of $150 per taillamp. Oh well, bought a replacement, I need a larger garage. I bought a Polaris fourwheeler so now my space is a little more limited than it once was
I'd be happy to take the truck off your hands then.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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After last weeks 1000 mile trip to Alabama and back the truck was pretty dirty. Took it to the car wash to knock off most of the bugs and dirt then brought it home to finish cleaning. I was just going to hit it with a quick wax but after looking closer the hood and bumper were really bad so I ended up compounding it and waxing them again.

Also last week I found some emblem overlays on eBay, messaged the seller and had him make me a set of black and white ones. They aren't 100% perfect but they are a pretty good fit, had to trim a little bit but for $20 I'm pretty happy with them.

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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by dont slow down

Looks like you really ticked somebody off one night.......
 
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ddellwo
Looks like you really ticked somebody off one night.......
It was right after I moved to a new town, didn't know anyone. The only thing I can think of is I parked in a spot in my apartment complex that someone thought was "theirs". Hadn't even lived there a week. Whoever did it better hope I never find out who they are.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ddellwo
I think that's officially referred to as, "F%#&-ing yourself!"


Pretty much! .

Originally Posted by dont slow down
I'd be happy to take the truck off your hands then.
I would totally sell it to you if you really want, though I need to fix an exhaust manifold and perform a spark plug change first. Keep it in mind .
 
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 07:18 AM
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Cleared the 270k mile stone this morning...

 
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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Congrats!
Your truck looks great

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Cleared the 270k mile stone this morning...

 
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 09:44 AM
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Still looks great with that many miles!

Yesterday I installed a new set of rear brake pads and slide pin boots. Went with Wagner Ceramic Thermo-quiets to match the fronts. Also inspected the E-brake pads, axle seals, rotors, and caliper pistons. Everything looked good so I lubed the slider pins and reassembled everything.

Next on the maintenance list is a transmission flush, and a brake fluid flush.
 
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