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It was funny going back and reading all those posts from 2001 and then getting to your post just yesterday Mike. It did seem like back then ya'll were pretty close. I am in the process of cleaning my Grandpa's 01 KR and to my knowledge he has never applied one oz. of conditioner to them this site has been my "Bible" if you will for the project. I appreciate everything.
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From: Groton CT
KR - one thing I forgot to mention as well was I think for most of us (including me), our KR's were there first pick-up trucks each of us owned.... the funny part was no one really had a need for a pick-up either (except for Daveman).... if it wasn't for the stupid Castano leather & rear bucket seats (pre-2004), I probably wouldn't have bought mine.. 
So along the way, we had some pretty funny discussions as we learned about "truck ownership".....
So along the way, we had some pretty funny discussions as we learned about "truck ownership".....
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From: The Bluegrass State
Originally Posted by MikeF150
So along the way, we had some pretty funny discussions as we learned about "truck ownership".....
So true...Energizer bunny eh? You guys aren't getting that picture of me in the bunny suite. LOL! I do, however, have a bass drum.
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From: Ky/Va Mountains
Originally Posted by MikeF150
04.... perhaps so... it was a small group of folks at that time with some very distinct personalities and interests..... there weren't many KR's around at the time and ownership was the common thread amongst us.... alot of discussion though wasn't about our trucks, but rather about our lives and experiences we were going through. And perhaps this brought some entertainment value to those around us, but it was all in fun and I think we "gelled' as a group at the time....
But as time goes, interests vary and it becomes harder and harder to maintain that kinship.... personally, for me, as my son was born and is now in 2nd grade, having a KR in the driveway meant less and less.... to the point now, I'm lucky if I drive it once a week.... logically, I should get rid of it (2002 with 60K on it) but the heart won't let it go.... and thus it sits in the driveway.. (but the seats are still conditioned every other month!)
Anyways.... perhaps this sheds a bit of light..... it gets tougher every year to see new KR owners every year with the same questions we faced 5-6 yrs ago.... the answers are here on F150online but each year the effort to seek out those answers amongst newcomers seems less and less.... (there is a great search function on this site)
Off the soapbox.... You are lucky to have someone like RP though.... the friggin guy is like the energizer bunny of King Ranch F-series........ just keeps going & going....
But as time goes, interests vary and it becomes harder and harder to maintain that kinship.... personally, for me, as my son was born and is now in 2nd grade, having a KR in the driveway meant less and less.... to the point now, I'm lucky if I drive it once a week.... logically, I should get rid of it (2002 with 60K on it) but the heart won't let it go.... and thus it sits in the driveway.. (but the seats are still conditioned every other month!)
Anyways.... perhaps this sheds a bit of light..... it gets tougher every year to see new KR owners every year with the same questions we faced 5-6 yrs ago.... the answers are here on F150online but each year the effort to seek out those answers amongst newcomers seems less and less.... (there is a great search function on this site)
Off the soapbox.... You are lucky to have someone like RP though.... the friggin guy is like the energizer bunny of King Ranch F-series........ just keeps going & going....
Thanks for the insight. I guess I missed the King Ranch craze by a few years. I am always late for everything.
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From: Groton CT
No..you didn't miss the "King Ranch" craze.... no matter when you get a KR truck, you'll always feel the same excitement as we did when they first came out.... you want to learn more, learn how your "special" truck can stand out more, etc.....
Look at it this way... it's your "baby" and you are going to do what you please..... hopefully you'll learn from all the *crap* we discussed in previous threads, but nonetheless, you learn and take pride that we indeed have the ultimate "coolest" trucks out there..... (albeit, perhaps not the most usefel..
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Look at it this way... it's your "baby" and you are going to do what you please..... hopefully you'll learn from all the *crap* we discussed in previous threads, but nonetheless, you learn and take pride that we indeed have the ultimate "coolest" trucks out there..... (albeit, perhaps not the most usefel..
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From: Rio Grande Valley, Tx and the United Kingdom.
Originally Posted by Budha05STX
I was curious if any of you KR owners have been down to the actual King Ranch? That'd make for a nice group pic/meet.
Only 2 months ago with the KR Expy.
Group meet.....
Ha ha ha !!!!!
In the early days Daveman and Sarah (Skagel), both made the long trip down to Kingsville then even further down to the Rio Grande to meet up with me.
Since then I have tried on 3 separate occasions to get something organised but I'm afriad even for the most committed KR owners it has proved impossible to coordinate anything bearing in mind the long distances involved.
I've even offered free beer !!!!
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From: Louisville, Kentucky
Originally Posted by Lenticular
Only 2 months ago with the KR Expy.
Last edited by KingRanchMan02; Jan 12, 2007 at 10:52 AM.