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Re: 250 frame

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at a glance it doesn't look any thicker. it looks like they eliminated the pcket at the front (which is a pain to clean and coat)
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Re: 250 frame

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heavy dutyness
Industry Jargon.
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Re: 250 frame

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scott123 wrote:
heavy dutyness
Industry Jargon.
then please use your industry jargon to explain this difference. i still cant think of the correct wording for that term.
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Re: 250 frame

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then please use your industry jargon to explain this difference. i still cant think of the correct wording for that term.
Heavy Dutyness!!

Totally works for me, cant say I haven't used the term myself.
I was merely commenting because I liked the term.
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Re: 250 frame

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The F100 frame is .171" thick (app. 7-gauge steel) whereas the F250 frame is .200" thick (app. 5-gauge steel). (NOTE: These are my own measurements with a micrometer in several spots along the frame length.)
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Re: 250 frame

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so what would be the correct lingo for this heavy dutyness phrase?
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Re: 250 frame

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I like heavy dutyness, but I think duty rating is the correct term.

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