Greetings from the Mojave Desert (but my heart's in Idaho!)

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Greetings from the Mojave Desert (but my heart's in Idaho!)

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Greetings all,

I've been an avid reader of FORDification for a couple of years now, it's about time I started participating! My "collection" consists of a '68 F100 that has been in the family since '72 (I learned to drive in that truck), which was recently passed on to me from my brother. He was about to junk it, but instead rebuilt the original 360 and let me have it for a case of beer. In the past two years, I've put 30,000 miles on it (my daily driver), and added 8100GVW axles/brakes, power steering, and power brakes. Thanks to FORDification, I was able to sort out most of the issues along the way.
I also still have the '72 F250 that I got all of the "good" parts off of...I've got enough pieces left over to make it driveable, so it won't end up in the junkyard.
I currently work for the US Govt, in the Mojave desert (near Palmdale), but my wife and my heart (and most of my immediate family) are in a little town in the mountains of Idaho. I can't wait to get Big Red back up there!

:fr:
Blessings to all!
Stuck In the Mojave
but my heart's in Idaho!
Dad's 1968 F100 with:
-1972 8100 GVW Axles added
-Power Steering Added
-Power Brakes Added
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Post by craftsman »

:wel:, glad you was able to save the truck from the crusher :thup:
We would like to see some photos of it if you have any. :fr: :fr:
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Welcome from North Carolina and :yt:
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Hello from a former Mojave Desert Guy!

You haven't lived until you have spent a summer in Trona!
My TriPower doesn't get very good mileage. What's the problem?
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Welcome 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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Glad to have you as a member instead of a guest and welcome from Washington State. :D
Hi, I'm Nathan and I approved this message.
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Post by basketcase0302 »

68BigRed,

:wel: from Florida!

No way man...a truck for a case of beer! :thup:

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Welcome from SC
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Hi and welcome from Pennsylvania. :fr:
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Howdy from TEXAS! :fr:
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Welcome from California
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Post by mr1030 »

Another welcome from calif...and stay away from Trona :(
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Another Cali welcome! :fr: :wel:
Did my time at Edwards AFB - sure was good to get home!!
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Post by foghorn »

Welcome from Okla Im surprised some body hasnt done this so far.

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