Random Thought Thread

[Murphjd25]

I’m kidding, but seriously, Nathan, what year is that Ford, 96, 97?

 

[bluemax_1]

This made me laugh hard enough to get a cramp in my abs.

What happens when AI tries writing an obituary

 

[Blues]

All we are is dust in the wind.

 

[drj211]

All we are is dust in the wind.

A great song on the Kansas “Leftoverture” album. That was the first album I ever purchased with earned money! Wow, so many years ago!

 

[Blues]

Only for a moment, but the moment's gone...

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I’m kidding, but seriously, Nathan, what year is that Ford, 96, 97?

That's a 97 and, despite being a real turd it's probably my favorite vehicle I've ever owned

 

[ferider]

You made it ! Hi Yoko !

 

[Tensegrity]

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That's a 97 and, despite being a real turd it's probably my favorite vehicle I've ever owned

Joined by a handsome young lad!

 

[Murphjd25]

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That's a 97 and, despite being a real turd it's probably my favorite vehicle I've ever owned

Looks clean. I’d love to have a 96 or 97 one day. Care to share anything about its new paint job?

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

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That's a 97 and, despite being a real turd it's probably my favorite vehicle I've ever owned

is that yoko

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

are you staying at yoko s house Nathan the Machinist

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

is that yoko

Yes, of course

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

oll be driving that turd back to YOU Nathan the Machinist .

LOOK OUT

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

he handed me the keys and said ''your funeral''

 

[yoko]

It's always awesome seeing Nathan the Machinist and Jo the Machinist !!!!!!!!!

Sadly this trip we didn't have much time to hang out but maybe next time!

And I even had a chance to pet the puppy!!!

Your truck is in good hands sir!

I gave Nathan and Jo a quick tour of my "office" and they also had the chance to meet the only person ever to have the nickname "tater tits" Hahahahahaha

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

haha liar I have the keys

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Looks clean. I’d love to have a 96 or 97 one day. Care to share anything about its new paint job?

We're painting it back Oxford White.

It's a good truck in good condition but it is almost 30 years old now and the paint is compromised in a number of spots, it has its share of little dents and dings here and there, but most importantly rust has set in in a few spots and if I don't get on top of it now it will deteriorate rapidly. I know it looks pretty clean for a paint job, but every panel on it has problems and there's some rust that's bad enough it's going to take some welding I think.

It's getting a top quality professional paint job with Ford approved paint and a urethane clear coat. It should last the rest of the truck's life. I'm looking forward to getting it back again. These old classic OBS 7.3s have to be loved and cared for to keep them on the road. It's worth the effort.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

hes not lying about the rust

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

This was my 93 Dodge. Sold in 2019, only 60k miles. It was a tow machine, felt like a Cadillac fully loaded. Total snow prep and off road loaded. Bumped like a SOB when not fully loaded. But such a s$$t paint job from the factory, the last year they made the 93 models. What a beast, scary acceleration.

 

[clinton1]

This was my 93 Dodge. Sold in 2019, only 60k miles. It was a tow machine, felt like a Cadillac fully loaded. Total snow prep and off road loaded. Bumped like a SOB when not fully loaded. But such a s$$t paint job from the factory, the last year they made the 93 models. What a beast, scary acceleration.


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Love old trucks! . What motor?