That 3.0 is the same that’s in my creeper van I’m pretty sure. When it’s running good, I like it, it has been a pain in my ass though plenty of times
@Dirty D and I went clubbing last night. Pretty good time until he took on more than he could handle. Hope your back is feeling better man.
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For the gravel Nazis. 9 ton of backfill today following the “professional” landscapers yesterday. Loaded the wheelbarrow with the loader and wheeled it in. Put a dab in the driveway to keep us up out of the mud come spring. Approximately 40 ton under the approach and backfill.
Dry harvest so far. A lot of dirt in the air. Dusty sundown in Hooterville.
Ok, so I have this thing where I quote someone but make some statements that are more generalizations than directed to anyone single person.
Cabs have been being removed for almost 20 years and while it does seem more main stream I still get people in total shock and say "glad that isn't my truck, it will have all kinds of problems after"
I will admit the first one I did scared the shit out of me, now I do 1 or 2 a week and I would never go back to lifting cylinder heads over fenders.
I hope you get your issues taken care of. If you determine that a new course of action has to be taken I would recommend an 3.5 ecoboost F150. I know some here would be be against that. But if you are interested I can defend my position on that choice very very well.
If not driven like a teenager they can get in the upper 20's for MPG, and that is just to start.
PS: my wife's averages 29 mpg at 80mph (not in F150 but in Taurus which is admittedly about 1500lbs lighter)
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@2ndamendfan I have looked at Ford and the twin turbo setup should be more than capable of what I need and have the same towing capacity the Ram has. Truth be told, if I really want to take the mpg route, I’ll just drive the wife’s hybrid suv that gets almost 40mpg. She’ll get over it I’m sure.
Well for sure, when we don't NEED my one ton we take the Taurus SHO for what ever errands/trips we have. And that would be for the MPG, both are comfortable.
As we both agreed to earlier MPG is a bonus if the vehicle suits the intended need/use.
Also I didn't want anyone to think I was suggesting a vehicle that was not very comparable to what you have.
I have a customer right now that had a small pick up and all his friends have 1 ton diesel trucks so he thought he needed one also and the 50-60% drop in MPG is just killing him.
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And just for today’s update if your interested or give a shit. The turbo was finished up Tuesday evening, initial test drive ended with a blown egr seal Wednesday afternoon. They replaced that Wednesday evening and Thursday morning test drive made it 37 miles before the truck shut down again. In the process of trying to see what a buyout looks like as of today. Waiting on Chrysler rep to see what they can scrap together and lowball me with.
Oh we definitely care. Holy hell what a shit show. Have you met with the tech/mechanic, cause I have been where he is and fuck it sucks to keep coming to work with a project like that. I have lost a lot of sleep thinking about vehicles in the last 35 years.
Please keep us posted. In my experience to get the best offer you will be required to stick with a Fiat/Chrysler product.
That’s crazy
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I talk to the tech anytime I go to the dealership. He,(Thomas) is a good dude and we see eye to eye on everything about the truck as to this point. He knows I don’t hold him accountable for this shit show one tiny bit.
Also, just got an email saying Chrysler Corporate Management should be reaching out to me. Will keep updates coming as I get any.
Do you make these?
I understand that line of thinking but in this case I believe @roostercogburn98 is handling it perfectly. I have seen this play out a few times. Fact is if the vehicle is out of warranty and/or lemon law it is your baby. You catch more flies with honey in this case.That’s crazy
You have to let the dealership get to the point that they are tired of the vehicle, so they call the manufacturer and then wait until the manufacturer is tired of the vehicle. Just because you are tired of the vehicle doesn't mean shit to them.
This is because people are not brand loyal anymore. And I can prove it.
Have you (anyone reading this) been to a restaurant and had a bad meal? Did you ask to speak to the manager? did you get your meal comp-ed or a free desert?
Now the BIG question, did you ever go back for another meal?
If you answered yes to all those question you would in fact be in a huge minority. Many studies have shown that once you have a bad experience with a business you never go back. It has been proven that due to the lack of loyalty a business is better off telling you to fuck off and each going their separate ways. Even with social media if the bad experience is an anomaly and not a normal occurrence then it will be like water off a ducks back for the business.
You have to get to the point where they want to crush the vehicle worse than you.
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I give a business 2 strikes.
Some what depends on how much business I had done prior to the bad experience. 1st experience is bad yea I don't wait for #2, If I have been doing business for 5+ years then I might give 3 strikes.
I love by, life isn’t baseball, you don’t get 3 strikes
Find old heads. Fit hickory handles and finish the wood.
Supply of good old heads are a little dry right now. We have done about 20 in the last two weeks.
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What axe head is the second from the left? I found one and it needs some lovin and a new handle.
Solid albacore is the way to go. I'm revoking your gourmet credentials.
Solid albacore dolphin free tuna is way too much yuppy to be redneck.
i like fine food. Love it in fact.
and have lived life to realize that some cheap food is darn good and, some days, a quick and easy meal after working hard is better than something fancy
hate to guess how many pasta roni shells and white cheddar and a can of tuna with a little pepper and cholula I have eaten.
easy and fast at the end of a long day of hunting or work. Think 14-16 hr days.... i do not wanna cook.
I bet a landscape guy is BAF with fall work in WI right now.
Where does canned sockeye salmon mixed with crushed saltines and ketchup fit on the redneck yuppie scale?
That depends if you fry it or not.
did you catch the salmon yourself?
And can it.
all wearing Carhartts (Official state pants of AK)?
if no to the above, At the store, did you drop the can to get a “dented can discount”
if yes, good job.
if your ketchup is organic or your saltine crackers of the “no salt” or “low sodium” Variety it is a no.
just a soi boi lumbersexual trying to find ways to sustain himself until he can either hoist the axe overhead and swing it or pull the rope hard enough to start the chainsaw.
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So does microwave mac and cheese with bbq vienna sausages cut up in it count as gormay?
If you eat the sausages wrong, its Morgay!
With a half cup of coffee poured on top....
Should get me through a day of leaf raking.
Should get me through a day of leaf raking.
No too poor to make it to Alaska yet.
Alot of the time the cans are up on top shelf so more likely to fall. I'm 5'6.
Organic? Low sodium? Nasty. Plain Jane common Heinz ketchup in the giant bottle from Costco.
Dont always cook it. Too lazy. If I do ketchup goes on after cooked. And it gets an egg mixed in and turned into salmon patties.
Am I the only one that likes the crunchy bones of canned salmon? Also just learned that some idiots think you can't eat canned salmon bones.
Only a couple scopes in there. No 1x8 thoughSee if my scope is in that truck.Patiently waiting for a 1 x 8 to put on a 6940.
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Need to locate a proper front plate with headlight clearance.
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Really dude? Think you have problems?
No help.
Couldn't call Sears because well you know...
Purring like a kitten now.
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I got an old Sears tiller in the shop that purrs pretty good still. Think it’s from the mid 80s or so.
Mr. Casselton,
I cannot say for sure. Non-stamped head. Phantom cut looks okay. This is my new wedge driver. Work axe.
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We're finally getting some much needed rain.
From last weekend. I was thinking hedge ball's and black powder would be fun...
I dont remember who said take a screen shot but thank you
Whatcha building?
‘83ish vintage? Had a used 390 I played with for a bit in ‘86 or so. Maroon tank if I recall correctly
Warmer than normal here, and like @Mr. Zick noted, Ty and I made probably our last trip to the lake this afternoon. Cleaning well into the evening. Fish fry next weekend.
Looks like a Kelly Perfect to me.
