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New guy here from Massachusetts

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Hello all. Thought I'd introduce myself to the fine Ford fanatics here on FORDification. :fr:


I'm Ken. I was raised on Fords. Grew up in the 70s, and my dad had F-250 4x4s through my whole childhood. That sort of thing kinda sticks with you when your Dad is/was your hero (RIP Dad; still miss you).

I am currently Ford-less; sacriledge, if you ask me. :doh:

I am an auto tech by trade. I was a Chrysler/Jeep tech for 14 years (which is why I have a Dodge - I know :roll: ). When the Gov't forced Chrysler to shut down a bunch of their dealerships, mine got the ax. The Toyota gas pedal recall sucked for them, but was good for me: my local Toyota dealer needed help in a big way. Been there since - yeah, again - I know :roll: , but it's a job.

I must say that the 67-72 Ford body style just "speaks" to me. It's what a truck should look like. Really scarce here in the New England salt belt these days.

I hope to evetually/soon/as funds allow pick up a rig with a semi-clean to rust-free body. In the meantime, I hope I can add something positive to the forums however I can.

Ken
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:wel: Ken :thup:

I know exactly what you mean by a bump speaking :wink:
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:wel: from Georgia!
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Welcome from Minnesota! Here we all know about the salt problem. Hope you find a good one soon! :wel:
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Welcome from Nebraska, grew up in Ware MA, (Springfield area)
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Welcome from North Carolina. :thup:
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If you grew up in a Ford family then youve heard it before. "Get a Ford!"

-from the Toyota capitol of the U.S. :wel: welcome aboard Fordification, it's the best site for info on this era trucks.
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Thanks for the welcomes, everyone.

Merry Christmas everybody!
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:wel: From Florida!
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:wel: from Texas! :fr:
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