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Post by Rockerdog »

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Just wanted to say hi. I just picked up a 69 F250CS and got "carded" by "1971 Ford"
So far I've rebuilt the P/S pump, replaced points, plugs and belts. Hung a new front bumper and tightened an extremely loose pitman arm.
I'm currently running two quarts of Dexron in the crankcase to clean out some mild sludge. It's been in for a couple long freeway runs so it's time to change it!
Tomorrow I'm installing a Flowmaster (it's just a straight pipe now!) Just a quick fix until I can locate a set of 390 headers and install duals all the way back
I'll post pics this weekend :D
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welcome from Nebraska and be careful with the headers i hear they can fry starters in not used properly.

If you need any help just ask around here there are lots of people willing to help.
I don't really care about brands Chevy Ford Dodge ...as long as it doesn't sound like two old dudes farting in a coffee can.
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Post by 1971ford »

so glad you joined!
i wish i could of looked at your truck longer, i had to run across the street, stick the card under the wiper run back, take a pic and leave. i didnt want to look like i was going to steal it or anything.

oh and here, ill post a pic of your truck for you :D
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hopefully we can meet up sometime and you can see what your truck would look like in 1 million pieces! :D
-Ryan
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Hi and welcome to the site, nice looking truck you got there
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Welcome from Washington State! :D You got carded buy one of the most likable guys on the forum.
Hi, I'm Nathan and I approved this message.
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Rockerdog,

:wel: from Florida.

Not a bad looking truck man.

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nadams wrote:...You got carded buy one of the most likable guys on the forum.
...AND one of the most talkative! Image :lol:

Welcome aboard! This IS a nice-looking truck. :thup:
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Welcome from North Carolina. :thup:
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Welcome from Ohio! 8)
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FORDification wrote:
nadams wrote:...You got carded buy one of the most likable guys on the forum.
...AND one of the most talkative! Image :lol:

Welcome aboard! This IS a nice-looking truck. :thup:
I was trying to be nice. :wink:
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Welcome from Idaho! :fr:
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:drool: That is sweet :maybe: change from 70 restore to the 67restore
:hmm: Welcome from NY :fr:
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Thanks for the welcome guys! I hung the Flowmaster and a few pipe sections from Napa Auto Parts today just to quiet her down from the straight pipe she had. Now I can hear the wind noises and exhaust manifold leaks! :roll:
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Post by 1971ford »

any pics of the 390 :D ?

bummer that your the farthest bump i carded :(
your still not that far. 20- 30 mins.

i just took the exhaust pipes off the manifolds, i cant wait to hopefully get some headers on there with some new pipes/muffler :D
-Ryan
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Welcome from Southern California! Keep us updated with your progress!
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