Out With The Old, In With The New...

[Tommy Gun]

We sold our 2003 F150SC after many years of great service. :wtg:

We ended up trading in the Taurus SHO :nonono: and picking up a new F150 :grin:

We owed about $20,000 on the SHO and our new truck and 7 year/100,000 mile warranty came out the door at about $19,000. :yay:


We almost kept the SHO because we really liked the car, but we are looking at cutting down on expenses.

This would be one less personal property tax, one less insurance payment, one less maintenance cost etc. etc. :grin:


Since this will be our main vehicle now we got it loaded out. Everything but NAV.

Ecoboost V6, Supercrew, Sony Stereo, 4 WD, E-Locker, Tow Package, a/c & heated seats, etc.

Also picked up a camper shelled we had ordered and painted to match.

We may be getting the windows tinted just a touch, the factory tint just doesn't seem very dark and it would help w/ the leather interior.

I already have Herculiner to do the truck bed with. I did Herculiner in the last truck and it held up perfect for the almost 9 years we had it.

Also may put in a built in Detector , for when we are out of state of course. :shades:




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[Gr8snkbite]

Sweet.....:wtg: should have gotten the nav tho, it is worth it, does more than just give directions....it even pulls up weather maps for the area your in via it's gps.....

[Carnut]

How does the power feel?

[VaporDude]

Nice looking truck.......

[The Bone]

wow what a sweet deal for sure. same color as the track turd.:yay:

[Tommy Gun]

Sweet.....:wtg: should have gotten the nav tho, it is worth it, does more than just give directions....it even pulls up weather maps for the area your in via it's gps.....

Just more crap to update all the time.

And we wanted the better stereo upgrade.

[Tommy Gun]

How does the power feel?


Feels good, we'll see when we pull the car to the track in a couple weeks.

[Shlbylvr]

Wow beautiful truck, TG..

Love Love Love it

[Joe G]

VERY nice. I'm not a white vehicle fan, but it looks nice when clean!

I also like the light colored leather interior, but it is such a pain to keep looking nice. :nonono:

Good thing you know a guy who knows auto interiors. :shades:

[Joe G]

Sweet.....:wtg: should have gotten the nav tho, it is worth it, does more than just give directions....it even pulls up weather maps for the area your in via it's gps.....:iagree:

[Gr8snkbite]

Just more crap to update all the time.

And we wanted the better stereo upgrade.

Updates are automatic......:groan:

[CH53Driver]

:wtg:

The interior looks great!

[Red 85 GT]

Nice truck, needs a inside parking spot.

[Tommy Gun]

VERY nice. I'm not a white vehicle fan, but it looks nice when clean!

I also like the light colored leather interior, but it is such a pain to keep looking nice. :nonono:

Good thing you know a guy who knows auto interiors. :shades:



You either get light gray or light tan. :groan:

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[Tommy Gun]

Nice truck, needs a inside parking spot.


Build me a garage? :waiting:


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[Joe G]

Build me a garage? :waiting:


.You can park it in my garage when I build it. :wtg:

[Tommy Gun]

I briefed through the Sync stuff today.

I find it very confusing.

There is a whole extra book on it.

An average person would have to take a class to understand it.

I was just trying to find out if the USB port can charge my iPad on the road, but even that isn't straight forward. :groan:

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[Gr8snkbite]

Why would you need to....battery is good for ten hours...:groan:

[Joe G]

Why would you need to....battery is good for ten hours...:groan:He can get lost for weeks, duh! :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

Why would you need to....battery is good for ten hours...:groan:

You obviously don't use your iPad for music?

Playing music mines can go down to 50% within 2 hours.

[Darkside]

I was just trying to find out if the USB port can charge my iPad on the road, but even that isn't straight forward. :groan:

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I don't think so as Momma D couldn't do it with hers with the USB port on the Raptor. Just use an auto adapter in the cigarette lighter plug when you need to charge it.

[Grabber]

Very nice truck Bill. Congrats on getting a good buy and deal on your trade.

I sold my 2009 F-150 yesterday to a guy at work. He bought it with out even seeing it in person. He's buying it for one of his workers. He did ask me if I would put his company door stickers on for him...so I said sure. The check cleared today and tomorrow evening he is going to pick up the truck. I got 15K for it. I paid 17K for it in July of 2009. I threw the money down on Tana's Shelby. Should have that baby paid off by the end of winter. Owe just under 10K on it.

The truck has 19,400 miles on it. Still like new. I put the stickers back in the window so the guy that is getting it could be surprised at the condition of the truck when he picks it up tomorrow night.
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[rown4au]

I am very curious to see how the ecoboost tows, I was at a dealer today with a friend who is toying with buying a boss 302 and the dealer drove us around the lot in an FX2 quadcab ecoboost and was telling me that you can now get an integrated brake controller on the F150's and the towing capacity is 11,000 lbs. If that is really true in the real world that darn near diesel territory but with better gas mileage.

My 08 did great towing the track car but it drinks gas as a daily commuter and the new ones sure are nice...

[68fastback]

Congrats, Bill ...really nice looking truck . Best of luck with her!!

...Next year at Orfstock, you and birdy can handle the white F150EB drag-race segment :banana: :grin:

...no NAV?! :shock: . :giggle:

[Birdman]

Congratulations TG the truck looks great. I know you'll be very happy with it. I love driving mine. This weekend I used it to move my son and daughter in-law's furniture etc from one apt to another. My son actually drove the EB while I used my extended E350 work van. He was amazed how smooth and comfortable it was and how much power it has.

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences when you use it to tow next time.

BTW I love my navigation...:giggle:

[mustang loco]

Congrats TG,it looks great :wtg:

[Tommy Gun]

Very nice truck Bill. Congrats on getting a good buy and deal on your trade.

I sold my 2009 F-150 yesterday to a guy at work. He bought it with out even seeing it in person. He's buying it for one of his workers. He did ask me if I would put his company door stickers on for him...so I said sure. The check cleared today and tomorrow evening he is going to pick up the truck. I got 15K for it. I paid 17K for it in July of 2009. I threw the money down on Tana's Shelby. Should have that baby paid off by the end of winter. Owe just under 10K on it.

The truck has 19,400 miles on it. Still like new. I put the stickers back in the window so the guy that is getting it could be surprised at the condition of the truck when he picks it up tomorrow night.
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Awesome Rob. Good work on the stickers! :wtg:

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[Carnut]

Congrats, Bill ...really nice looking truck . Best of luck with her!!

...Next year at Orfstock, you and birdy can handle the white F150EB drag-race segment :banana: :grin:

...no NAV?! :shock: . :giggle:

He doesn't need it.

[Tommy Gun]

I am very curious to see how the ecoboost tows, I was at a dealer today with a friend who is toying with buying a boss 302 and the dealer drove us around the lot in an FX2 quadcab ecoboost and was telling me that you can now get an integrated brake controller on the F150's and the towing capacity is 11,000 lbs. If that is really true in the real world that darn near diesel territory but with better gas mileage.

My 08 did great towing the track car but it drinks gas as a daily commuter and the new ones sure are nice...



Our's has 3:73 gears and the Max Tow Package and can pull 11,300 lbs while carrying up to 1960 lbs in the truck.

Our 2003 w/ the 5.4 could do that also and we never had an issue.

I'm just hoping the V6 holds well over time. We usually keep our trucks for a pretty long time.

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[Tommy Gun]

He doesn't need it.


:goodpost:



We have used our Badboy/Badgirl TomTom w/ no issues and just don't see the need for the NAV.

We would rather have the 6-disc changer than it.

Now if they incorporate a 6-disc changer, a high quality Sony system and the NAV we may get that in 2021 when we buy our next truck.....and the thermal fusion generator upgrade. :shades:

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[Gr8snkbite]

You obviously don't use your iPad for music?

Playing music mines can go down to 50% within 2 hours.

No...that's why I have a radio in the truck.....with Sirius....:nonono:

[Little Debbie]

Wow, the SHO is gone?! I'm sure you'll love the truck. Enjoy.

[Tommy Gun]

No...that's why I have a radio in the truck.....with Sirius....:nonono:

Sirius is okay, but I still like my mixes better.

[Tommy Gun]

Wow, the SHO is gone?! I'm sure you'll love the truck. Enjoy.


Yes :nonono:

CoPilot says she had a dream that it was still in the driveway. :banghead:

[68fastback]

:goodpost:



We have used our Badboy/Badgirl TomTom w/ no issues and just don't see the need for the NAV.

We would rather have the 6-disc changer than it.

Now if they incorporate a 6-disc changer, a high quality Sony system and the NAV we may get that in 2021 when we buy our next truck.....and the thermal fusion generator upgrade. :shades:

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Beleive it or not, Ford and the other OEMs are slowly abandoning 6-disc CD changes (starting with the cars most popular with younger drivers) -- because no one is using them ...plug-in MP3 players and (now) USB thumb drives are what everyone is using...

We've had the Fusion since last winter and have not used the 6-CD CD changer ...not even for 1 CD. If it had a USB I'd use a thumb drive instead of the SanDisc Fuze+ (which works great). Wish it had NAV so I dodn't have to jockey the GPS around, etc. I'd ditch the GPS even if I just had vanilla Sync (in stead of the full NAV) which gives you free turn-by-turn. 2009 Fusion had a Sync option on the Sport, but it was pretty bad compared to the current Sync.

[Tommy Gun]

Beleive it or not, Ford and the other OEMs are slowly abandoning 6-disc CD changes (starting with the cars most popular with younger drivers) -- because no one is using them ...plug-in MP3 players and (now) USB thumb drives are what everyone is using...

We've had the Fusion since last winter and have not used the 6-CD CD changer ...not even for 1 CD. If it had a USB I'd use a thumb drive instead of the SanDisc Fuze+ (which works great). Wish it had NAV so I dodn't have to jockey the GPS around, etc. I'd ditch the GPS even if I just had vanilla Sync (in stead of the full NAV) which gives you free turn-by-turn. 2009 Fusion had a Sync option on the Sport, but it was pretty bad compared to the current Sync.


It is always something.

If I had my way I may just have my turntable built into my car and listen to my vinyl. :shades:

If I could figure out the USB thingy I might use it.

Someone should make a how-to post. :shades:


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[Carnut]

I just listen to Sirrus radio. I'm too lazy to deal with that other stuff.

[Tommy Gun]

I just listen to Sirrus radio. I'm too lazy to deal with that other stuff.

Is Sirrus a new option available? :tease2:

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[Darkside]

If I could figure out the USB thingy I might use it.

Someone should make a how-to post. :shades:


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If you would show up at a get together, I am sure we can get you enough help so that you can figure it out.

[Tommy Gun]

If you would show up at a get together, I am sure we can get you enough help so that you can figure it out.

I have my reasons.

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[Tommy Gun]

I just realized today that this truck has a full time transmission temp gauge. :faint:


I think that is a first. :grin:

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[Joe G]

I have my reasons.

I'm a quitter.

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:goodpost:

[Tommy Gun]

Not funny.

[Joe G]

Not funny.:shades:

[Tommy Gun]

:look:

[Birdman]

I just realized today that this truck has a full time transmission temp gauge. :faint:


I think that is a first. :grin:

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Yes but I'm disappointed that there is no "Boost" guage also. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

I've been babying it so far, so don't know what the boost feels like yet.



...copilot has been w/ me. :look:

I'll get it out alone this week and check out the truck. :grin:

This is technically CoPilots rider so gotta keep it going strong. :grin:

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[Gr8snkbite]

It is always something.

If I had my way I may just have my turntable built into my car and listen to my vinyl. :shades:

If I could figure out the USB thingy I might use it.

Someone should make a how-to post. :shades:


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try reading the manual......:groan:

[Joe G]

try reading the manual......:groan:He doesn't read those either. :doh2:

[Tommy Gun]

try reading the manual......:groan:

I did.

It is a whole separate book and very confusing.

I don't know how Ford thinks most people will understand it?

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[68fastback]

Yes but I'm disappointed that there is no "Boost" guage also. :nonono:

I forsee a mod coming :shades: ;-)

[68fastback]

It is always something.

If I had my way I may just have my turntable built into my car and listen to my vinyl. :shades:

If I could figure out the USB thingy I might use it.

Someone should make a how-to post. :shades:


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...and we're relying on you to do good write-up :shades:

Actually, I have no idea but it has to work something like this: copy a bunch of ambums from your computer to the thumb/flash drive (you can go to Desktop > Music and just drag & drop whole folders -- whatever you want -- to the USB thumb drive. Stick it into the USB port in the car. Select that input on the stereo and check your owners manual for how to select/play the particular music you want ...usually it's fairly intuitive :shades:

[Tommy Gun]

...and we're relying on you to do good write-up :shades:

Actually, I have no idea but it has to work something like this: copy a bunch of ambums from your computer to the thumb/flash drive (you can go to Desktop > Music and just drag & drop whole folders -- whatever you want -- to the USB thumb drive. Stick it into the USB port in the car. Select that input on the stereo and check your owners manual for how to select/play the particular music you want ...usually it's fairly intuitive :shades:


Nothing is that easy for me.

I'm stupid. :nonono:


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[Joe G]

Nothing is that easy for me.

I'm stupid. :nonono:


.Nah. Not stupid.


Just a dufus. :grin:






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[68fastback]

Nothing is that easy for me.

I'm stupid. :nonono:


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...once you figure it out and write it up, it will be easy :grin:

...then we can all ask you Sync USB questions :biggrin:

[68fastback]

Nah. Not stupid.


Just a dufus. :grin:






:hiding:

TG doesn't like you anymore ;-) :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

:goodpost:



lol

[VaporDude]

try reading the manual......:groan:

By the time he gets to chapter 3, he forgot what chapter was all about. Remember, he doesn't read back.





:haha:

[Gr8snkbite]

I did.

It is a whole separate book and very confusing.

I don't know how Ford thinks most people will understand it?

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i did.....:innocent:

[Gr8snkbite]

By the time he gets to chapter 3, he forgot what chapter was all about. Remember, he doesn't read back.





:haha:

:haha:




:goodpost:

[Gr8snkbite]

I briefed through the Sync stuff today.

I find it very confusing.

There is a whole extra book on it.

An average person would have to take a class to understand it.

I was just trying to find out if the USB port can charge my iPad on the road, but even that isn't straight forward. :groan:

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see page 7 pf the SYNC book under SYNC features.....clearly says...."Use your device WHILE charging thru the USB port......:groan:

[Joe G]

TG doesn't like you anymore ;-) :nonono:

:iagree:


:goodpost:



lol:hey2:

[VaporDude]

see page 7 pf the SYNC book under SYNC features.....clearly says...."Use your device WHILE charging thru the USB port......:groan:

He must have read that a while back and forgot about it. Since he doesn't read back, he will never see that page again. :tease2:

[Gr8snkbite]

:yes:

[Tommy Gun]

i did.....:innocent:


Most normal people, not gadget geeks.

[Tommy Gun]

see page 7 pf the SYNC book under SYNC features.....clearly says...."Use your device WHILE charging thru the USB port......:groan:


Doesn't work.

The USB does not charge the iPad, I tried it.

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[Gr8snkbite]

Probably doing it wrong......:giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

Probably

[68fastback]

Bill, read THIS (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4060) re iPad on the Apple site. iPad requires a charger capable of 10W (that's 2 amps at 5 volts USB) else may not charge. That's why I posted that link a while back to the Scosche reVIVE (http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-reVIVE-Dual-Charger-iPad/dp/B003N7NO4Q) power-port charger that provides two USB ports (a 1.0 amp and a 2.1 amp). The 2.1 amp USB port is the one to use for the iPad. If that charger you bought at BestBuy is really 2.0 amp and is working right, it should do fine, else the Scosche reVIVE is what is used by many iPad owners.

Also make sure you're using the Apple iPad USB power cord (not another that may also fit) because sometimes there's an inline 'balun' built into the cord that's engineered for the iPad -- dunno if yours has that or not.

[Tommy Gun]

Bill, read THIS (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4060) re iPad on the Apple site. iPad requires a charger capable of 10W (that's 2 amps at 5 volts USB) else may not charge. That's why I posted that link a while back to the Scosche reVIVE (http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-reVIVE-Dual-Charger-iPad/dp/B003N7NO4Q) power-port charger that provides two USB ports (a 1.0 amp and a 2.1 amp). The 2.1 amp USB port is the one to use for the iPad. If that charger you bought at BestBuy is really 2.0 amp and is working right, it should do fine, else the Scosche reVIVE is what is used by many iPad owners.

Also make sure you're using the Apple iPad USB power cord (not another that may also fit) because sometimes there's an inline 'balun' built into the cord that's engineered for the iPad -- dunno if yours has that or not.


The one I bought works great.

It's the USB port in the dash of the new truck that is worthless for charging.

[VaporDude]

The one I bought works great.

It's the USB port in the dash of the new truck that is worthless for charging.

That is why they also include a power port.

[Joe G]

That is why they also include a power port.:logical:

[68fastback]

The one I bought works great.

It's the USB port in the dash of the new truck that is worthless for charging.

Oh, ok ...that's becuase the actual USB specification is 0.5 amps, not 2.0 amps. There's nothing wrong with the USB in the truck. Apple's iPad does not conform to a standard USB's current specification ...that's why you need that other charger's 2 amp USB vs using your laptop's USB or the USB in the car dash/console. That's why Apple specifies a 10W supply -- they don't conform to the international specification for USB devices.

[VaporDude]

Oh, ok ...that's becuase the actual USB specification is 0.5 amps, not 2.0 amps. There's nothing wrong with the USB in the truck. Apple's iPad does not conform to a standard USB's current specification ...that's why you need that other charger's 2 amp USB vs using your laptop's USB or the USB in the car dash/console. That's why Apple specifies a 10W supply -- they don't conform to the international specification for USB devices.

Apples are for eating and not computing............:doh2:

[Badgirl500]

Very nice ! Congrats TG and CoPilot !

[Tommy Gun]

Very nice ! Congrats TG and CoPilot !


Bargirl, Badgirl, Badgirl we have not seen you all in too long. :nonono:

I really miss you all!

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[Badgirl500]

Sorry :( No excuse but we have been super busy with renovating the house and work and just trying to keep up with the BadKids ! by the time I sit down at night I usually look through a few posts and end up falling asleep with laptop open and on my lap . Once I post pictures of what BB has been working on with the house, I think you will understand why we end up falling asleep. :smile: I miss all my Stang United family also and I am trying to catch up on all the posts when I can.

[Gr8snkbite]

i know the feeling.....:doh:

[Joe G]

Any new mods for the truck? :popcorn:

[Tommy Gun]

Sorry :( No excuse but we have been super busy with renovating the house and work and just trying to keep up with the BadKids ! by the time I sit down at night I usually look through a few posts and end up falling asleep with laptop open and on my lap . Once I post pictures of what BB has been working on with the house, I think you will understand why we end up falling asleep. :smile: I miss all my Stang United family also and I am trying to catch up on all the posts when I can.


Post in the morning. :popcorn:





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[Tommy Gun]

Any new mods for the truck? :popcorn:


:spitcopy:



Wise guy. :rolleyes:


I spent 3hours today sanding down the bed of the new truck :surprised: and applying bedliner.

Looks awesome.

Has to dry overnight so I can check if I missed any spots.

It costs $100 for the do-it-yourself stuff and $500 for Rhino liner.

So it cost me three hours, but I saved a little chunk of money.

Because I'm cheap, ask Joe.

I did our last truck and it lasted 9 years w/ no damage.


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[Joe G]

:spitcopy:



Wise guy. :rolleyes:

.:uwelcome:

[Joe G]

I spent 3hours today sanding down the bed of the new truck :surprised: and applying bedliner.

Looks awesome.

Has to dry overnight so I can check if I missed any spots.

It costs $100 for the do-it-yourself stuff and $500 for Rhino liner.

So it cost me three hours, but I saved a little chunk of money.

I did our last truck and it lasted 9 years w/ no damage.

.:pics:

[Joe G]

Because I'm cheap, ask Joe.

.:goodpost:

[Joe G]

Because I'm rich, ask Joe.

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:idea:

I KNEW IT!!

[Gr8snkbite]

Sweet......now come do my truck......:grin:

[Tommy Gun]

:pics:




:groan:


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[Badgirl500]

Post in the morning. :popcorn:





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:boink: Yea cause that will work better ! :boink:

[Tommy Gun]

:spitcopy:

[Tommy Gun]

:crutch:

[Joe G]

How about those pics, bub?!? :waiting2:

[Tommy Gun]

They're in the camera.....I'm going for a ride now.

Trying to get a ride in 'cause I got stuff to do tomorrow in prep for the track next week. :wtg:

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[Shlbylvr]

They're in the camera.....I'm going for a ride now.

Trying to get a ride in 'cause I got stuff to do tomorrow in prep for the track next week. :wtg:

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:yay:

[Birdman]

:spitcopy:



Wise guy. :rolleyes:


I spent 3hours today sanding down the bed of the new truck :surprised: and applying bedliner.

Looks awesome.

Has to dry overnight so I can check if I missed any spots.

It costs $100 for the do-it-yourself stuff and $500 for Rhino liner.

So it cost me three hours, but I saved a little chunk of money.

Because I'm cheap, ask Joe.

I did our last truck and it lasted 9 years w/ no damage.


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I expect to see a 'how-to' thread about applying a bedliner in our F150 forum complete with pics....:waiting:

[CH53Driver]

:goodpost:

[Tommy Gun]

I expect to see a 'how-to' thread about applying a bedliner in our F150 forum complete with pics....:waiting:


I only took after Pics.

I would need some before pics. :shades:

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[Gr8snkbite]

I expect to see a 'how-to' thread about applying a bedliner in our F150 forum complete with pics....:waiting:

Now that's funny.....:haha:

[VaporDude]

I only took after Pics.

I would need some before pics. :shades:

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Go get Keith's truck and start over. Make sure you document it. :grin:

[Birdman]

Go get Keith's truck and start over. Make sure you document it. :grin:


yeah ........after your done sheet-rocking that is........ :haha:

[Tommy Gun]

Go get Keith's truck and start over. Make sure you document it. :grin:


Keiths bed is already black, you couldn't see the difference in pics.

[The Bone]

If Keith was thinking he could have helped you with your truck in exchange for some sheet rock work.
Can you say missed opertunity
I think you can

[Joe G]

I expect to see a 'how-to' thread about applying a bedliner in our F150 forum complete with pics....:waiting::iagree:

[Joe G]

If Keith was thinking he could have helped you with your truck in exchange for some sheet rock work.
Can you say missed opertunity
I think you can"missed opertunity" :look:



BTW - what's an "opertunity"? :reading:

[Tommy Gun]

My son helped sand it all down.

Coating it is a one man messy-as-heck job.

It should be reasonably dry and harder today and cured completely tomorrow.

I have a think mat that goes on the floor and I will have to start loading my track stuff in it so hope it is fully hardened.

Been trying to point it toward the sun during the day which really helped yesterday.

I also put on factory mudflaps and factory window visors yesterday.

That should be all for now. We have the track next weekend and possibly going to Florida the week after that. :grin:

We were going to go in November, but every weekend we have something going on in November. :nonono:

I think the weather down there is better in Nov. :banghead:

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[Gr8snkbite]

Go get Keith's truck and start over. Make sure you document it. :grin:


yeah ........after your done sheet-rocking that is........ :haha:

:goodpost:

[Joe G]

It should be reasonably dry and harder today and cured completely tomorrow.

I have a think mat that goes on the floor and I will have to start loading my track stuff in it so hope it is fully hardened.

Been trying to point it toward the sun during the day which really helped yesterday.

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It takes 3 days to get hard?


Poor CP. :nonono:

[Joe G]

I have a think mat that goes on the floor and I will have to start loading my track stuff in it so hope it is fully hardened.

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What's a "think mat"?

[The Bone]

Joe G spelling and grammar:cop2:

[Tommy Gun]

It takes 3 days to get hard?


Poor CP. :nonono:



Yes, I'm getting old.

[Tommy Gun]

What's a "think mat"?


Thick, like what's on your shoulders. :shades:



LOL

[Tommy Gun]

Joe G spelling and grammar:cop2:



He wants to be just like Ruf. :JoeUnderTheBus:


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[Joe G]

Thick, like what's on your shoulders. :shades:



LOL:hey2:

[Joe G]

He wants to be just like Ruf. :JoeUnderTheBus:


.:wow2:


:LowBlow:


:nonono:

[HSURB]

Hey TG - have you had a chance to break in the new truck with the wife yet?

HSURB®

[Gr8snkbite]

Back seat isn't big enough......:haha:















:sofa:

[Tommy Gun]

Back seat isn't big enough......:haha:















:sofa:


Yes it is!

[HSURB]

Yes it is!


You didn't answer my original question.

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

You didn't answer my original question.

HSURB®


Give me a couple weeks, we're going on vacation.... :weg:

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[HSURB]

Give me a couple weeks, we're going on vacation.... :weg:

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It is just the wife and I at home tonight. We've worn out all our options.

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011%20F150SC%20EB/DSC09952.jpg


http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011%20F150SC%20EB/DSC09953.jpg


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[Tommy Gun]

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011%20F150SC%20EB/DSC09954.jpg


http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011%20F150SC%20EB/DSC09955.jpg


http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011%20F150SC%20EB/DSC09956.jpg


http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011%20F150SC%20EB/DSC09957.jpg


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[Birdman]

Very nice job Billy boy.....! :wtg:

[Joe G]

Very nice job Billy boy.....! :wtg::iagree:


Thanks for the pics too. :tiphat:

[onecrazydog]

Nice work TG!!

[HSURB]

I dated a gal with mud flaps once.

HSURB®

[68fastback]

I like those TG ...I installed an aftermarket version like that on the Ranger sinc enone were available from Ford, but those Ford pieces are *really* nicely made :wtg:

[68fastback]

I dated a gal with mud flaps once.

HSURB®:spitcopy: :rofl:

[CH53Driver]

:wtg:

[68fastback]

...was that for Bill's mudflaps or Tim's 'mudflaps' :shades:

[Tommy Gun]

:rofl3:

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[VaporDude]

I dated a gal with mud flaps once.

HSURB®

I never dated a girl with mud flaps before. What is it like? :grin:

[CH53Driver]

I never dated a girl with mud flaps before. What is it like? :grin:

Flappy?

[Joe G]

Flappy like my gf AmyB? We wouldn't know what she's like. :yuk:

[Tommy Gun]

We wouldn't know what she's like. :yuk:


I just threw up a little in my mouth thinking about the fat roll hanging over Amy's belly. Thanks. :nonono:


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[CH53Driver]

:trouble:

[Joe G]

I just got excited thinking about the fat roll hanging over Amy's belly. Thanks. :bunny:.:tmi:

[Joe G]

:trouble: :wasntme:

[Tommy Gun]

:tmi:




:hey2:

[Gr8snkbite]

hey TG...did you see these....

http://www.weathertech.com/store/mvproduct.aspx?ItemGroupId=66&VehId=227&Year=2011&VehOptChoiceIds=745,842

[Tommy Gun]

I like my Ford mudflaps. :grin:

[68fastback]

I like my Ford mudflaps. :grin:

...me too ...much nicer than the MacNeil ...or any others I've seen. I wonder who makes them for Ford.

[Birdman]

I like my Ford mudflaps. :grin:

:goodpost: me too

[Tommy Gun]

...me too ...much nicer than the MacNeil ...or any others I've seen. I wonder who makes them for Ford.


Um, Ford. :giggle:

[VaporDude]

I need to get some for the Raptor. The stones are playing hell with the rocker panels.

[68fastback]

Um, Ford. :giggle:

:rofl3:

...probably a supplier.

I wish some aftermarket co made ones that really mold-fit like that for my Ranger. I looked for ages because I wanted to replace the flat ones the prior owner had stuck on and found some molded ones that at least work, but they're not molded to the body shape like those Ford ones.

Then again I have ripped one off (not easy to do) 4-wheelin' over rough terrain, so maybe the ones I have are fine :haha:

[onecrazydog]

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011 F150SC EB/DSC09954.jpg


http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011 F150SC EB/DSC09955.jpg


http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011 F150SC EB/DSC09956.jpg


http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/2011 F150SC EB/DSC09957.jpg


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I have the same ones on my truck... I went to tap the snow off one last winter and it broke into pieces. Can't buy one, nooo, have to buy all four...

[Joe G]

I have the same ones on my truck... I went to tap the snow off one last winter and it broke into pieces. Can't buy one, nooo, have to buy all four...Good thing you're a rich :canada:




:hide:

[onecrazydog]

Good thing you're a rich :canada:




:hide:


There are no rich people in Canada... No need to send any protestors, nope, we are all poor...

[Joe G]

There are no rich people in Canada... No need to send any protestors, nope, we are all poor... :oops: to late. :mob: .. :mob: .. :mob:

[Tommy Gun]

I have the same ones on my truck... I went to tap the snow off one last winter and it broke into pieces. Can't buy one, nooo, have to buy all four...

Good thing we don't have snow, I'd move.

[Birdman]

Good thing we don't have snow, I'd move to Canada with JT.

:wow2:

[Tommy Gun]

:hey2:

[Birdman]

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z234/svtbird91/emoticons/smiley_aaeq.gif

[Joe G]

Good thing we don't have snow, I'd move.:hey2:

Is that a dig on people who live where it snows?!? :trouble:

[Tommy Gun]

Yes.

[Tommy Gun]

Truck got 12 mpg towing today.


Only 450 miles on it.

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[Joe G]

Truck got 12 mpg towing today.


Only 450 miles on it.

.How does that compare to the old truck?

[Grabber]

Wow. 12 mpg. I would of though it got way better.

[Joe G]

Wow. 12 mpg. I would of though it got way better.I bet CoPilot, aka "Leadfoot", was driving. :chirp:

[CH53Driver]

Truck got 12 mpg towing today.


Only 450 miles on it.

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I thought you were supposed to put a couple thousand miles on the truck before towing anything?

[Tommy Gun]

How does that compare to the old truck?

I don't know if we ever checked the mileage towing w the other truck.

Also, this is not that accurate. First we have too few miles on on....

[Tommy Gun]

Wow. 12 mpg. I would of though it got way better.

I'm hoping for 15 while towing when it gets broken in.

[Tommy Gun]

I thought you were supposed to put a couple thousand miles on the truck before towing anything?


I haven't read the manual yet.

I have 7 years 100,000 mile warranty. :shades:

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[CH53Driver]

I haven't read the manual yet.

I have 7 years 100,000 mile warranty. :shades:

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Yes, but warranties can be voided due to abuse, neglect or modifications. :shades:

[Tommy Gun]

Yes, but warranties can be voided due to abuse, neglect or modifications. :shades:


:biteme:


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[Joe G]

I thought you were supposed to put a couple thousand miles on the truck before towing anything?:goodpost:

[Joe G]

I have 7 years 100,000 mile warranty. :shades:

.Is that the Ford extended warranty?

[Tommy Gun]

Yes

[Tommy Gun]

We got 12.3 mpg on the way home. :grin:


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[Joe G]

We got 12.3 mpg on the way home. :grin:
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How many miles each way?

[Tommy Gun]

How many miles each way?

I think about 200?