Car ownership experiences

[Tex .416]

@bigborelover
That's why ford stands for fix or repair daily
Bob

At least it is not a Dodge. Dodges are really hard to steer…. because can’t see very well having to wear a paper bag over the head….

 

[Flbt]

At least it is not a Dodge. Dodges are really hard to steer…. because can’t see very well having to wear a paper bag over the head….

Some of the dodge are not that bad. I did like them having sold axle for so long on the 1/2 ton 4x4.

But for long lasting I still like the 77-79 fords
The 300 and the 4 speed
Or the c6
I like the 400 that most think is a boat anchor
If you take the smog stuff off or rebuild the engine with a few performance parts.
They are tourq monsters weigh less than a big block
They just like gas a lot.
I had one that got 6mpg but that was with 4.56 gears and 40 in ground hoggs.
But I have used it to pull tractor’s out of peanut fields. And to tow peanut wagons to the dryer

 

[Tex .416]

Some of the dodge are not that bad. I did like them having sold axle for so long on the 1/2 ton 4x4.

But for long lasting I still like the 77-79 fords
The 300 and the 4 speed
Or the c6
I like the 400 that most think is a boat anchor
If you take the smog stuff off or rebuild the engine with a few performance parts.
They are tourq monsters weigh less than a big block
They just like gas a lot.
I had one that got 6mpg but that was with 4.56 gears and 40 in ground hoggs.
But I have used it to pull tractor’s out of peanut fields. And to tow peanut wagons to the dryer

Dodge has made some nice trucks and cars through the years. Just having some fun pulling their leg a bit in return.

Actually this has been an interesting discussion.

 

[Flbt]

Dodge has made some nice trucks and cars through the years. Just having some fun pulling their leg a bit in return.

Actually this has been an interesting discussion.

There auto transmission are nothing to trust lol

 

[bigborelover]

@bigborelover
That's why ford stands for fix or repair daily
Bob

Actually no. Ours was a lemon. There are many instances of ford cars in India clocking over 10lakh km. And not breaking down.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Some of the dodge are not that bad. I did like them having sold axle for so long on the 1/2 ton 4x4.

But for long lasting I still like the 77-79 fords
The 300 and the 4 speed
Or the c6
I like the 400 that most think is a boat anchor
If you take the smog stuff off or rebuild the engine with a few performance parts.
They are tourq monsters weigh less than a big block
They just like gas a lot.
I had one that got 6mpg but that was with 4.56 gears and 40 in ground hoggs.
But I have used it to pull tractor’s out of peanut fields. And to tow peanut wagons to the dryer

The neat thing about Ford C6 auto transmission: put it in 2nd gear and it starts from stop in 2nd gear. Might not be good for tranny to do it on a regular basis but sure dug my 74 2-wheel drive pickup out of a lot of mud holes and snow banks.

 

[Ray B]

As a comparison, in 1969 I was stationed as a guard on a naval weapons station (polaris & poseidon missiles). We had 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive pickups- 1966 & 67 F-100a 6 cyl 3 spd column. In the compound there were 4 posts- each had several blocks of bunkers and assembly buildings so there was the equivalent of two lane highway for several hundred yards in each post. When the Sgt of the Guard, OD were not around there would be the occasional drag race. the Fords were quite dependable with the exception that the pivots on the clutchne on the frame, the other on the engine block would pull apart when the engine torqued over, causing the clutch to drop. The plate would remain engaged but it couldn't be disengaged. Occasionally the Navy loaned a few 66 Chev 1/2 tons- they generally didn't make it through one 4 hour shift and none made it through one day.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

At least it is not a Dodge. Dodges are really hard to steer…. because can’t see very well having to wear a paper bag over the head….

@Tex .416
A friend of mine once had a Dodge that suffered from
Alcoholic constipation
It wouldn't pass a pub.
Personally I think it was the driver that had the issue not the vehicle.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Never heard of that.. but seems to be a very affordable and cool option… high quality leaf replacement kits are pretty cheap (found a really well reviewed one for $550).. and if you just want to add an additional leaf that appears to be as little as $110 (plus labor)…

I may actually have to look into that.. I’ve got maybe another 6-8 months and I’m going to be looking at new tires… I was already planning on going with a taller, more aggressive AT tire than what it came with from the factory… swapping out for heavier leafs at the same time might be a good idea..

@mdwest
In Australia most owners of 4X4s put upgraded suspension in their vehicles as soon as they get them.
This comprises of a 2" lift, heavier springs and better shock absorbers.
We do a lot of towing in Australia be it boats or Caravans.
My own 1997 2.7 turbo diesel, intercooled has had that treatment as well as slightly bigger off road tyres. Even the torsion bar front end suspension has upgraded torsion bars. That old girl is a beast. Great off road and good on road. It just clocked over 370,000 km and still ticks like a Swiss watch.
The old girl still regularly tows our 3,700# caravan without a problem. Last year it towed that caravan around Australia for 3 months and almost 20,000 km.
All on just routine maintenance. The only things replaced during that time are
Starter motor, alternator and clutch.
What's not to love about a NISSAN DIESEL.
Two thirds the price of a crappy Toyota and twice as good as well as more reliable.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Rookhawk,

seeing you are from Wisconsin, it is hard to convey the problems heat causes in the area I spend so much time. Trying to convey the challenge of heat here is like me trying to understand you explaining the level of cold in which you live. The heat is just an entirely different level and is as hard on equipment as the extreme cold in which you live.

@Tex .416
Dang man you Texans wouldn't know what hot is if'n it all smacked y'all on the arse and blew your Stetson off.
Try driving across the Nullarbor plain (in Australia ) in the middle of summer.
In January '79 it was 62 degrees Celsius in the shade at Nullarbor homestead. In the pub with every air-conditioner in it was still 48 degrees. If'n y'all wanted ice in your drink bad luck the ice machines couldn't cope. The cool change came thru and the temp dropped to 56 Celcius so we kept driving.
Back then trucks didn't have air conditioning so I can assure you it was bloody hot.
Dang man the Devil even offer us a respite in hell because it was cooler there.
True story. As good ol Elmer would say hell man I was there.
Even in Laverton western Australia it gets up to 55 Celcius.
And y'all are worried about 100 Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), come out here where it does get HOT
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

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@Tex .416
Read the post on heat in Australia I sent you..
Parts of Australia in summer make the hottest day in Texas look like winter. They would love it to be that cool .
You texicans sure is funny.
Looking forward to catching up with a few of you in October and educate that there's more to the world than Tex-arse. Dang y'all don't even have a real football team y'all are stuck with the Dull-Arse cowboys.
Now if you want a real team just look at the Green Bay Packers. Now that's a football team
Bob

 

[Ray B]

@Bob Nelson 35Whelen - 48, 56 & 62 C is getting right up there. One February I was in Tonga the temp got to be 43C and that was with humidity of about 90%- The hottest temp I recall recorded in F was the powder temperature in a bunker NW of Danang was 128 F- out in the sun it was even hotter- not sure what that is in C.

 

[Tex .416]

@Tex .416
Read the post on heat in Australia I sent you..
Parts of Australia in summer make the hottest day in Texas look like winter. They would love it to be that cool .
You texicans sure is funny.
Looking forward to catching up with a few of you in October and educate that there's more to the world than Tex-arse. Dang y'all don't even have a real football team y'all are stuck with the Dull-Arse cowboys.
Now if you want a real team just look at the Green Bay Packers. Now that's a football team
Bob

Nothing received. Please resend. Yes, there are hotter places without a doubt. This is warm enough for me to work in, although I will always take heat over the cold. So no complaints. Was 107 yesterday and 110 the day before.

This afternoon will have a bit of range time in the peak heat to chrono loads in these temps for later comparison with them in the cold weather.

 

[wesheltonj]

The ranches I work for require all trucks and equipment to be washed before entering if they have been on any other property for hygiene reasons. One client owns three ranches within 50 miles of each other. Everything is washed moving between those properties. The biggest fear is tracking in fever ticks. If fever ticks are detected, all livestock is quarantined for the whole county until it is proven to be eradicated, which can take a year or more. That can financially devastate ranching operations. Tracking in Russian Thistle, which is a fire hazard, is another problem. In the last few years, Chronic Wasting Disease is creeping this direction and is another threat to the animals. Apparently CWD is indestructible if it contaminates a property.

Seeing you are in Kentucky, the properties in the horse business may have similar concerns.

Hunters taking deer in the quarantined counties are required to have the hides inspected. Now we also are facing Screw Worms coming back from Mexico.

Texas Animal Health Commission

www.tahc.texas.gov

What county is this on the ticks? The screw worms I've driven by the inspection station on US 90 just east of Del Rio.

On CWD, I think eventually the whole state will be screwed, all from one Deer Breeder.

 

[Tex .416]

What county is this on the ticks? The screw worms I've driven by the inspection station on US 90 just east of Del Rio.

On CWD, I think eventually the whole state will be screwed, all from one Deer Breeder.

Here are the current counties with Fever Tick issues:

 

[Thedoveshooter]

My 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 regular cab long bed truck is by far the best vehicle I’ve owned. 245,000 miles on it and it’s still runs great. I caught a lot of BS when I bought it, but all those guys aren’t driving the trucks they bought around the same time.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Nothing received. Please resend. Yes, there are hotter places without a doubt. This is warm enough for me to work in, although I will always take heat over the cold. So no complaints. Was 107 yesterday and 110 the day before.

This afternoon will have a bit of range time in the peak heat to chrono loads in these temps for later comparison with them in the cold weather.

@Tex .416
I much prefer the cold
When it cooler the wife says come and cuddle me
But when it's hot
It's get away it's to hot
So give me the cold.
A dry heat is fine but when the humidity gets up there with it it just drains the crap out of you

Bob

 

[Ontario Hunter]

@Tex .416
I much prefer the cold
When it cooler the wife says come and cuddle me
But when it's hot
It's get away it's to hot
So give me the cold.
A dry heat is fine but when the humidity gets up there with it it just drains the crap out of you

Bob

I agree. I can hunt in -20°C by dressing up for it. Can't undress enough to hunt in 80°F ... when the bugs and snakes are hunting me. Also, -20 usually = snow and much harder for game to hide from me when snow is on the ground. I'm a widower so the snuggle factor benefit long gone, sadly.

 

[Tex .416]

I agree. I can hunt in -20°C by dressing up for it. Can't undress enough to hunt in 80°F ... when the bugs and snakes are hunting me. Also, -20 usually = snow and much harder for game to hide from me when snow is on the ground. I'm a widower so the snuggle factor benefit long gone, sadly.

In WW2, the US government assembled a team of experts to come up with physical criteria to determine where to send a soldier. They struggled to figure it out. Finally, someone came up up with the bright idea, just ask the man if he would prefer to go where it is hot or cold.

Sorry to hear about your wife OH.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

In WW2, the US government assembled a team of experts to come up with physical criteria to determine where to send a soldier. They struggled to figure it out. Finally, someone came up up with the bright idea, just ask the man if he would prefer to go where it is hot or cold.

Sorry to hear about your wife OH.

Asking the soldier for his opinion? A novel idea that clearly didn't last till 1971 when I enlisted.