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New guy with a F250 4X4

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Hi guys, new to the site an new to Ford in general, Mopar guy at heart but i know whats good in the world of cars a trucks an know i made the right choice with my new rig. Its a 69' F250 4x4 Highboy LWB single cab, 390/t-18 (im still thinking its not but ill start a new thread on why i think its not) HP D44 out of 78-79 D60 out back a shes as straight as can be for its age. looking forward to chating with you all an learning a **** ton about this beast

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:wel: from SoCal. Nice looking Bump! Thank You for sharing and we're all looking forward to more information on your truck and yourself.

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Re: New guy with a F250 4X4

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Welcome from Idaho! :wel:

Good looking Beast. :wink:
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:wel: from Texas! :fr:
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Welcome from North Carolina. :thup:
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Re: New guy with a F250 4X4

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:wel: CrypticRacer13 :thup:

Great looking truck 8)
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Re: New guy with a F250 4X4

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:wel: from choo-choo town.

Nice truck, and a good example of a decent build IMO. :thup:

Any idea what kind of ratio's are in the axles?
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Re: New guy with a F250 4X4

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Good evening Mike,

I sure like your truck's color--especially on a 4x4!

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That is the color my 73 was. Nice looking truck. Welcome from Northern Ca.
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Re: New guy with a F250 4X4

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basketcase0302 wrote::wel: from choo-choo town.

Nice truck, and a good example of a decent build IMO. :thup:

Any idea what kind of ratio's are in the axles?
Its got 4.11's for now
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67' Dodge Coronet R/T 440ci.4speed,D60, all numbers correct
72' Dodge Dart 440ci.727,D60,10ptcage street strip on meth 10.40s
05' Chevy Tahoe LT loaded for the wife an the baby duty
12' Ford Focus Titanium Hatch Back, Gas saver for the work week
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Re: New guy with a F250 4X4

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Thanks for the welcome guys!
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69' F250 Highboy 390ci.,NP435,Dana 24,HPD44,D60
67' Dodge Coronet R/T 440ci.4speed,D60, all numbers correct
72' Dodge Dart 440ci.727,D60,10ptcage street strip on meth 10.40s
05' Chevy Tahoe LT loaded for the wife an the baby duty
12' Ford Focus Titanium Hatch Back, Gas saver for the work week
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Re: New guy with a F250 4X4

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very nice truck. i have a 70 high boy 4X4 my self :thup:
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Welcome aboard! Great lookin' rig.
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hi from nova scotia
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thanks guys
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Build>http://fordification.com/forum/viewtopi ... 22&t=68225
69' F250 Highboy 390ci.,NP435,Dana 24,HPD44,D60
67' Dodge Coronet R/T 440ci.4speed,D60, all numbers correct
72' Dodge Dart 440ci.727,D60,10ptcage street strip on meth 10.40s
05' Chevy Tahoe LT loaded for the wife an the baby duty
12' Ford Focus Titanium Hatch Back, Gas saver for the work week
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