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Beecherlee
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New from N.C. and what I love about a FORD.

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Just joined and wanted to tell someone just why I love a FORD truck. I have a 67 that I have had a few yrs and just use it occasionally now to do some work around the house. I bought the truck at the same time I bought an old farm house to restore and I needed a truck to haul various things. This particular truck I saw sitting in a field for at least 10 or more yrs with grass so high around the truck you could barely see it. I found the owner and he agreed to let me have it for $500. So I towed it home and here's why I love a FORD,,,I drained the old gas and oil and put in new ,installed a new carb and she fired right up and runs like a sewing machine. Been using it for almost 4 yrs now. I have replace a few electrical parts and a new tank but other than that .....just drive it. And now to show my appreciation I'm gonna restore its beauty.
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:wel: from Texas! :fr:
Bill
1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
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Welcome from a Native tarheel. 8)
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:wel: from SoCal. Isn't it amazing that your old truck requires so little from you and it gives so much in return!
1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Sky View Blue, Ranger XLT

1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)

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:wel: Beecherlee :thup:

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Welcome from Colorado! Good luck with the restoration and looking forward to your watching your progress! :wel:
'72 F250,390,C6,76K Sport Custom, Camper Special "Ole Blu"
'90 F250,460,48K XLT Lariat, Supercab
'88 Lincoln Mark VII LSC, 5.0 H.O.original, was daily driver, now retired
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Great story! :wel: from Georgia!
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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Welcome from Virginia. Wish my ol truck had been so friendly. a 2 year vacation not in weeds for it ate the brake lines and plenty of other little tidbits. Oh well, I still lov my ol moneypit Ford!! Keep us posted on the progress of yours.
Josh

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:wel: good find :fr:
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Welcome from Idaho! Keep us updated on your project!
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