My first week of SuperCrew ownership, still in love...(long ramble).
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From: Antioch, CA
My first week of SuperCrew ownership, still in love...(long ramble).
Week one down and still loving the truck.
Last week I had a Line-X spray-on bedliner installed which helped out since I picked up a few yards of 3/4" rock for my yard. Getting the rock into the truck made me a little nervous since the scoop/shovel of the tractor was only a few inches shorter than the bed. I had some heavy duty plastic sheets to drap over the side rails to help protect the paint. The first trip I had them load one full yard which was too heavy and caused me to scrap the trailer hitch going up my drive way. Half a yard of rock was much better....
I also installed a single chamber race series Flowmaster which really gives the truck a nice rumbling sound. It's louder but not annoying at idle or at speed. The Flowmaster 40 was way too quite, almost sounded like a stock one, IMHO.
I'm starting to see more of these S/C's around my neighborhood which is a good/bad thing. I'd like the see the truck become more popular, but at the same time I like having something a little more exclusive (maybe that the wrong term ?)
Next is the running boards and speaker up grades and who knows what...I'm having so much fun fixing up the truck that I've been neglecting my race car :-)
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Mike Mueller
Antioch, CA
'01 SuperCrew Lariat 5.4L
(White,Gray Int, 3.55 LS Diff, Line-X)
'70 914
'95 GT RTS-1
Last week I had a Line-X spray-on bedliner installed which helped out since I picked up a few yards of 3/4" rock for my yard. Getting the rock into the truck made me a little nervous since the scoop/shovel of the tractor was only a few inches shorter than the bed. I had some heavy duty plastic sheets to drap over the side rails to help protect the paint. The first trip I had them load one full yard which was too heavy and caused me to scrap the trailer hitch going up my drive way. Half a yard of rock was much better....
I also installed a single chamber race series Flowmaster which really gives the truck a nice rumbling sound. It's louder but not annoying at idle or at speed. The Flowmaster 40 was way too quite, almost sounded like a stock one, IMHO.
I'm starting to see more of these S/C's around my neighborhood which is a good/bad thing. I'd like the see the truck become more popular, but at the same time I like having something a little more exclusive (maybe that the wrong term ?)
Next is the running boards and speaker up grades and who knows what...I'm having so much fun fixing up the truck that I've been neglecting my race car :-)
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Mike Mueller
Antioch, CA
'01 SuperCrew Lariat 5.4L
(White,Gray Int, 3.55 LS Diff, Line-X)
'70 914
'95 GT RTS-1
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From: Longmont, CO, USA
Mike,
Our trucks must be brothers. I've had mine exactly week also. Luv it to death. What a great piece of turck!!! This is the best ride I have ever had in a truck or SUV. Could not be happier. The only thing I have done so far was mount a Lund Bug Deflector; but will add things as money allows. For anyone reading these posts if you have any concerns or doubts about this vehicle, pit them aside and buy one. You will be happy!
Mike V
2001.5 Super Crew Deep Wedgewood Metallic Blue w/Arizona Metallic Beige Tu-Tone, Cab Steps, 5.4L V-8, 17 inch tires n wheels, power drivers seat, 3.55 limited slip, and other goodies.
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Mtn Mike
Our trucks must be brothers. I've had mine exactly week also. Luv it to death. What a great piece of turck!!! This is the best ride I have ever had in a truck or SUV. Could not be happier. The only thing I have done so far was mount a Lund Bug Deflector; but will add things as money allows. For anyone reading these posts if you have any concerns or doubts about this vehicle, pit them aside and buy one. You will be happy!
Mike V
2001.5 Super Crew Deep Wedgewood Metallic Blue w/Arizona Metallic Beige Tu-Tone, Cab Steps, 5.4L V-8, 17 inch tires n wheels, power drivers seat, 3.55 limited slip, and other goodies.
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Mtn Mike
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From: Rotterdam, Netherlands
just a hint on the spelling - you can edit your writing after you post it.
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Ford F-150 SuperCrew 2001
Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic
Pickup Bed Extender
Power Moonroof
F-150 SuperCrew Lariat
5.4L Triton(TM) V8
Front Premium Leather-Trimmed Captain's Chairs with Console, Recliners, and Manual Lumbar Support (Driver's Side)
Electronic AM/FM Premium Stereo, Cassette and 6-Disc CD Changer
Trailer Tow Group, Class III
3.55 Limited Slip Axle Ratio
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(Currently) Ordered 4 May 2000 from AAFES Cancelled, and reordered from Hotze Ford on June 29th. Order accepted by Ford on 7/10; expected delivery 11th Sept 2000.
Ford F-150 SuperCrew 2001
Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic
Pickup Bed Extender
Power Moonroof
F-150 SuperCrew Lariat
5.4L Triton(TM) V8
Front Premium Leather-Trimmed Captain's Chairs with Console, Recliners, and Manual Lumbar Support (Driver's Side)
Electronic AM/FM Premium Stereo, Cassette and 6-Disc CD Changer
Trailer Tow Group, Class III
3.55 Limited Slip Axle Ratio