New guy here from Massachusetts
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New guy here from Massachusetts
Hello all. Thought I'd introduce myself to the fine Ford fanatics here on FORDification.
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.
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 ). 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 , 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
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.
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 ). 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 , 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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Welcome from Northern Ca.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
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Ken
I know exactly what you mean by a bump speaking
I know exactly what you mean by a bump speaking
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from Georgia!
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Welcome from Minnesota! Here we all know about the salt problem. Hope you find a good one soon!
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Welcome from Nebraska, grew up in Ware MA, (Springfield area)
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Welcome from North Carolina.
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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. welcome aboard Fordification, it's the best site for info on this era trucks.
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Thanks for the welcomes, everyone.
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1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
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