Jump to content

Recommended Posts

"Some aren't so big", that's for sure. I was driving one of my work trucks (a Ford F150 4x4) down the highway yesterday and saw a nice example of a car I used to own years ago, a Triumph Spitfire. To this day it is one of my favorite old cars. But I was stunned at how small it seemed, looking down on it from my F150 4x4. I know my Smart car is small, but I did not remember how small the Triumph was.

Link to comment
  • 6 months later...

 

I want a woman who wants to see the engine . . .

 

...and yesterday's conversation (in Pismo Beach) after I let her drive on the beach:

 

"Dad, what makes it four-wheel-drive?"  So we lay on the sand to look under the truck and discuss transfer cases, driveshafts, differentials, and locking hubs.

 

IMG_4517.jpg

 

you were in my neck of the woods!  next time don't be a stranger.  the ramp on to the beach is in grover beach and oceano.  I'm just a ten minute walk from where your truck is.  hope you had a nice time and plan to visit again.

Link to comment

Everyone should have a lifted chevy silverado...best vehicle I've ever owned!

18324730-md.jpg

 

 

75 911s ...everyone should also have a toy.

18324704-md.jpg

  • Like 3
Link to comment

How funny - we got pictures of our trucks in the same place, and same hills in the background. To avoid the Ford/Chevy/Dodge debate, perhaps we could agree that everyone should have a 4WD truck?

 

The Porsche Looks like a fun toy - I have good memories of a trip to Mexico in one of those (belonged to a friend). I gave up on car-toys a while back, but I get to use the same amount of space for motorcycles, so I am much happier.

Link to comment

How funny - we got pictures of our trucks in the same place, and same hills in the background. To avoid the Ford/Chevy/Dodge debate, perhaps we could agree that everyone should have a 4WD truck?

 

The Porsche Looks like a fun toy - I have good memories of a trip to Mexico in one of those (belonged to a friend). I gave up on car-toys a while back, but I get to use the same amount of space for motorcycles, so I am much happier.

 

 

Yes everyone Should have a 4wd truck! My keep forever Sierra Denali was t-boned this past spring and I was in a crunch to replace it, so I bought the ex-wifes 2010 Jeep Commander. I want to keep it (it's a Hemi:)), but need another truck. I like the idea of an older, good condition Ford. Like yours Scud, but not a crew cab (just me). Did you say that was a 7.3 Diesel? Manual Trans? I respect your research and would be curious of your motor choice considerations. Motor is everything with a truck choice imo. I had a 2000 7.3 f250 auto, and liked the torque but not the giddy-up, or the fuel mileage.

Link to comment

It's a 7.3 Turbo-Diesel with automatic transmission and 4.11 gears. It's not going to win any drag races, but it pulls strong. I found one with about 135,000 miles in Idaho that had a Gear Vendors unit installed. That's a gear-splitter/double-overdrive. It drops about 500 RPM at 80 MPH, which is a good fuel saver - it gets maybe 18 MPH on open highway (would be better if I went slower).

 

I would have preferred a manual transmission, but it's not just me and "some people" refuse to drive a manual transmission.

 

I think the Cummins motors are probably the best, but the duramax are good too. The old 7.3 will run on the high-sulphur diesel that is still sold in Mexico -and the 1997 is the last year of smog-exempt in California. Those were factors for me - not sure if they are relevant for you.

 

It's slow, loud, and stinky - and I like it. I put a Mexican blanket in the back seat for "ambience." I'm surprised at how many comments the old-body-style Ford inspires, while the newer-style trucks get ignored.

Link to comment

Agreed... that's what I meant a 4wd truck. Doesn't have to be a Chevy by any means. I'm sure there are much better trucks out there. This is just the first one I've ever had.

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...