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Old 11-10-2015, 05:22 AM
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wow for the price bryson's auction is up to, I am tempted to put my '87 Cummins Ford up there for sale on ebay as well.

Good luck with the sale, Bryson.
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Guess it's one of those things- "if you love something, set it free"......NOT!!
Old 11-10-2015, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bigragu
Guess it's one of those things- "if you love something, set it free"......NOT!!
I am with Augie,
I have had my white crew cab since my kid was big enough too outgrow the Reg cab W-150, about 3 years old.

People ask me if it is for sale ALL the time.
I say "NO."
They say "everything has a price."
I tell them "$35,000 CASH", that usually shuts them up.
If I sold it… I would just HAVE to build another.
Old 11-10-2015, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by oliver foster
I am with Augie,
I have had my white crew cab since my kid was big enough too outgrow the Reg cab W-150, about 3 years old.

People ask me if it is for sale ALL the time.
I say "NO."
They say "everything has a price."
I tell them "$35,000 CASH", that usually shuts them up.
If I sold it… I would just HAVE to build another.
I wonder what it would be like, but I'm sure you guys would hate me, no ?
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Old 11-10-2015, 06:56 PM
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The 2013+ trucks are 2nd to none. I liked the 2012 when it was deleted, but swapping emissions equipment on and off every 2 years for smog and risking getting popped for violating carb and tampering with federal emissions equipment, I offed it. The 2013+ gets the same or better MPG as the 2012 did deleted, better intercooler, etc. Nice g56 manual 6 speed option too or just go with one of the two great automatic choices.
Old 11-10-2015, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PapeCAT
The 2013+ trucks are 2nd to none. I liked the 2012 when it was deleted, but swapping emissions equipment on and off every 2 years for smog and risking getting popped for violating carb and tampering with federal emissions equipment, I offed it. The 2013+ gets the same or better MPG as the 2012 did deleted, better intercooler, etc. Nice g56 manual 6 speed option too or just go with one of the two great automatic choices.
Well, that thing posted above has a 69*** transmission in it, so it's good to 900 foot lbs
IDK... I'm just thinking.
Old 11-10-2015, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by oliver foster
I am with Augie,
I have had my white crew cab since my kid was big enough too outgrow the Reg cab W-150, about 3 years old.

People ask me if it is for sale ALL the time.
I say "NO."
They say "everything has a price."
I tell them "$35,000 CASH", that usually shuts them up.
If I sold it… I would just HAVE to build another.
I was that way with the '71 Demon that I had. I'd say "Not For Sale". They'd push the issue and I'd tell them a price about 3x more than it was worth. Then they'd tell me I was crazy (and worse). I'd just smile and say "Told you: NOT FOR SALE".
Unfortunately I sold it to go back to school. DOH!!!!
Old 11-10-2015, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by oliver foster
I am with Augie,
I have had my white crew cab since my kid was big enough too outgrow the Reg cab W-150, about 3 years old.

People ask me if it is for sale ALL the time.
I say "NO."
They say "everything has a price."
I tell them "$35,000 CASH", that usually shuts them up.
If I sold it… I would just HAVE to build another.
I here Ya Oliver.....Same here with Ol' Patches, I usually tell them $65K....
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Originally Posted by NJTman
I wonder what it would be like, but I'm sure you guys would hate me, no ?
With that new truck, you'll have to make sure your shovel monkey doesn't put Urea in the diesel fuel tank then.
Old 11-11-2015, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by oliver foster
With that new truck, you'll have to make sure your shovel monkey doesn't put Urea in the diesel fuel tank then.
Ha !! Would never let the monkey drive it....lol
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Was driving home this evening and had to make a hard right hand turn....all the way to lock. The truck....obviously the PS system....made a horrible squeal/honk noise, and I lost most of my power steering! I have made that turn 100's of times with no problem, only thing different is the hydroboost upgrade, and a new PS pump.

I was only a minute from home so made it here and when I parked the wheels would barely turn...like the PS pump is not getting enough fluid pressure. I looked into the reservoir while running and it kind of looked like it might have a little air in the system. Going to let it sit for an hour or so and then go check it again.

The fluid level in the reservoir was fine...been checking it every day since the upgrade. So not sure how it would have sucked air into the system? Or am I looking at bigger problems?

But I'm afraid that the new higher pressure PS pump blew out an internal seal or two in my PS box?
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Check the pressure hoses. I had one that had the internal lining come loose and block the hose. the fluid would go one way but not the other. It was a brand new hose and didn't leak. What a PITA to figure out.
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Well it's either the new PS pump, or the PS box. I'm leaning towards PS Pump.

I went out a few minutes ago and checked the fluid...looked fine. Fired the truck up and the wheels turned OK...not as easy as they did earlier though. Then went for a drive...as the fluid heated up the steering got worse. When I got back and parked the truck it would not turn the wheels at idle. If I rev it up over 1500 Rpm then it will turn OK...but again not as easy as before.

Also now when I pop the cap off the PS pump when the trucks running, there is a slight whine coming from the PS Pump.

Going to go out a swap the old PS pump back on and see what happens.
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Originally Posted by thrashingcows
Well it's either the new PS pump, or the PS box. I'm leaning towards PS Pump.

I went out a few minutes ago and checked the fluid...looked fine. Fired the truck up and the wheels turned OK...not as easy as they did earlier though. Then went for a drive...as the fluid heated up the steering got worse. When I got back and parked the truck it would not turn the wheels at idle. If I rev it up over 1500 Rpm then it will turn OK...but again not as easy as before.

Also now when I pop the cap off the PS pump when the trucks running, there is a slight whine coming from the PS Pump.

Going to go out a swap the old PS pump back on and see what happens.
sounds like the pump. more fine parts.
Old 11-11-2015, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mknittle
sounds like the pump. more fine parts.
Well I couldn't find a "T" anywhere, and all the stores closed early today due to being Remembrance (Veterans) day. So guess taking the Old wagon to work for a coupe days why I source parts for Patches.


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