New Trucky Poo

[Diceman]

Ordered one yesterday.
My current ride is only 5 1/2 years old and paid off but.
I notice little sounds and grinding noises and some squealing and this and that.
Haven't put any real money into it since I had it and has been a very good vehicle for me. It eats oil, not much but some.
However the warranty is up so if something major goes, well.
And this time I got one with all the extras.
Power options, cruise, CD player, keyless entry, heated mirrors, remote start and commercial bin package. I deserve it.:rolleyes:
Got a nice silver beige color and will only put small signs on it, no phone number.
I can use the tax deduction too.
GMC Savanna, 3/4 ton, V8, locking rear and HD suspension.
I spend a lot of time in the trucky poo so................

I'm pumped.

Plus its the only time I clean out the truck real good and find stuff I never knew I had.:D

[coolwhip]

Post some photos when you get it home Dice!

[bootlen]

HEY!!! You forgot the remote crank!

[smokin68]

It's a Ford right?:p


Is there a reason for not putting your phone number?:confused:

Enjoy.Congrats.

[Diceman]

It's a Ford right?:p


Is there a reason for not putting your phone number?:confused:

Enjoy.Congrats.
Is Ford still in business??

I'm tired of people calling me with their petty, little problems.
:D

[Roll Tha Bones]

You bought another oil eating GM ? I ran a Ford over 10 years with never adding oil between changes.

[Diceman]

You bought another oil eating GM ? I ran a Ford over 10 years with never adding oil between changes.
I try to run over every Ford I see too. :D
Compare the vans, no comparison, sorry.

[markettech]

Congrats Dice -

I'll come pick up your old one and take it off your hands if ya want............:D

[lolson]

its about time you let her go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzfuWPUClI

[Diceman]

Congrats Dice -

I'll come pick up your old one and take it off your hands if ya want............:D
Bring a check and some beer.

[Roll Tha Bones]

I try to run over every Ford I see too. :D
Compare the vans, no comparison, sorry.

bahahaha okay......so a rattling oil burner washed up after 5 years IS what you were shopping for.

[2hot2coolme]

I'm tired of people calling me with their petty, little problems.
:D

LMAO...:D

[2hot2coolme]

When I bought my 04 Chevy I picked up the extendend bumper to bumber warrany. 75 or 100k miles for an extra grand...I think.

[dhvac]

amazing you can get a new "trucky poo" when you only work 4 hrs a week :D








must be nice to be a kept guy :D

[PaysonHVAC]

I try to run over every Ford I see too. :D
Compare the vans, no comparison, sorry.

So what exactly are you comparing?
Aside form replacing the usual fuel pump, water pump, altenator, and plugged injectors etc on every Chevy van to hit 100k, the engines seem to last at least 150k. (Yes in the large fleets I worked in the same problems happened at all similar milage).

But the Fords go at least as long.

The last GOOD Chevy I had was a 2003 with the 6.0 V8.

The Ford 4.6 V8 vans are slow but for some reason the 5.4 is like ALOT faster. I'm driving a 2006 Ford with a 5.4 and it quicker to get going than the Chevy 6.0 vans.


And I ALWAYS bring this up. But walk around them Chevy vans (and trucks) knocking on the panels. You will be surprised how many are really PLASTIC and not metal! Rear corners, part of the front fenders, etc.





And as it being your own ride. It is nice you got the extra options. Because you are right, that IS your "rolling office" and you may as well be comfortable.
I throw quite a bit of stuff into my work vans I'm given to drive. Laptop, FM modulator, etc. I have to drive 2 hours at a time sometimes. SO I have to have some tunes on a long drive and a way to look up adress and store info.
If I had my own business, it would be decked out for sure! :D

[vmc1161]

Ordered one yesterday.
My current ride is only 5 1/2 years old and paid off but.
I notice little sounds and grinding noises and some squealing and this and that.
Haven't put any real money into it since I had it and has been a very good vehicle for me. It eats oil, not much but some.
However the warranty is up so if something major goes, well.
And this time I got one with all the extras.
Power options, cruise, CD player, keyless entry, heated mirrors, remote start and commercial bin package. I deserve it.:rolleyes:
Got a nice silver beige color and will only put small signs on it, no phone number.
I can use the tax deduction too.
GMC Savanna, 3/4 ton, V8, locking rear and HD suspension.
I spend a lot of time in the trucky poo so................

I'm pumped.

Plus its the only time I clean out the truck real good and find stuff I never knew I had.:D




Wow, with the money you saved by having me do all the heavy moving for you...you bought a new truck...wow.



My son is looking for a used truck...if the deal is right (free)...just think, there would be two of us to help with the next move...:D


Congrats on the truck...may you drive in good health...:)


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[Silver06]

No offense Payson, but are you sure that 2006 has a 351 and not a 330?

Just curious.

[mattm]

Be careful. Dice is not telling the entire history of his old van. Just wants to dump it on someone. :D

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/mattison67/irony_titanic_van_at_the_yacht_club.jpg

[vmc1161]

Be careful. Dice is not telling the entire history of his old van. Just wants to dump it on someone. :D

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/mattison67/irony_titanic_van_at_the_yacht_club.jpg


The trucks not for me, it's for my son...;)


Hey, Matt it's raining here in Auburndale, how's the weather there?...:D


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[2hot2coolme]

Be careful. Dice is not telling the entire history of his old van. Just wants to dump it on someone. :D

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/mattison67/irony_titanic_van_at_the_yacht_club.jpg


Hey, is that Dice on the right with his flipflops and brown socks on?...:D

[vmc1161]

Hey, is that Dice on the right with his flipflops and brown socks on?...:D



Ummm, they were not brown when he left the house...:eek:


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[Diceman]

When I bought my 04 Chevy I picked up the extendend bumper to bumber warrany. 75 or 100k miles for an extra grand...I think.
the 08's have 100K ,5 year warranty on the big stuff now.

[Diceman]

Be careful. Dice is not telling the entire history of his old van. Just wants to dump it on someone. :D

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/mattison67/irony_titanic_van_at_the_yacht_club.jpg

You can cross over rivers or lakes with my old van, think of the time you will save.

[Diceman]

Wow, with the money you saved by having me do all the heavy moving for you...you bought a new truck...wow.






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I barely saved enough to buy you dinner.
:D

[Diceman]

amazing you can get a new "trucky poo" when you only work 4 hrs a week :D









The older you get, the smarter you get.:D

[tinner73]

Is Ford still in business??

I'm tired of people calling me with their petty, little problems.
:D

kind sir......some of us still have petty problems. perhaps you could post your number here???

[Diceman]

kind sir......some of us still have petty problems. perhaps you could post your number here???
412-eff-offf

[nytrane]

good luck with the new ride I just pulled rank on a truck after someone departed our co. e350 v10 305 hp 3.73 gears 7mpg glad I dont pay for the gas

[Diceman]

Gas prices are a concern, this is V8 3/4 ton and good size engine, but at this point no one offers anything better for work.

[Roll Tha Bones]

Is Ford still in business??


:DNot only are they still in business, their vans and trucks have disc brakes on front and back.

[mcr]

Ordered one yesterday.
My current ride is only 5 1/2 years old and paid off but.
I notice little sounds and grinding noises and some squealing and this and that.
Haven't put any real money into it since I had it and has been a very good vehicle for me. It eats oil, not much but some.
However the warranty is up so if something major goes, well.
And this time I got one with all the extras.
Power options, cruise, CD player, keyless entry, heated mirrors, remote start and commercial bin package. I deserve it.:rolleyes:
Got a nice silver beige color and will only put small signs on it, no phone number.
I can use the tax deduction too.
GMC Savanna, 3/4 ton, V8, locking rear and HD suspension.
I spend a lot of time in the trucky poo so................

I'm pumped.

Plus its the only time I clean out the truck real good and find stuff I never knew I had.:D

If you bought a Ford, the only option you'd need is this.:)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41GZ50BRQDL._AA280_.jpg

[Mr Bill]

If you bought a Ford, the only option you'd need is this.:)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41GZ50BRQDL._AA280_.jpg

Heck now days with a Ford thats not an option that standard equipment. :D :eek:

[PaysonHVAC]

No offense Payson, but are you sure that 2006 has a 351 and not a 330?

Just curious.

No, it's a 5.4 :p









Gas prices are a concern, this is V8 3/4 ton and good size engine, but at this point no one offers anything better for work.
I dunno about that.
i wouldn't mind having one of those Dodge (Mecedes) Sprinter turbo deisel vans!


As far as Ford/Chevy. It just depends on your preference. But I don't think the Chevy is THE best.
At least they don't leak oil like they used to be well known for. Sheeeez. :D

[Diceman]

They had a goofy looking cube truck there. Like a pick up with a crazy, cheap ass body built on the back with some doors and large room almost the size of a reg van. Weird looking thing.
The body looked like heavy duty paper mache or something.

[RoBoTeq]

Seems like only yesterday you were posting pics of the van you have when it was new. Hope this one does as well for you.

I pick up a new Jeep Compass tomorrow that I traded that horrible Ford Explorer for.

[bustawrench1]

Not only are they still in business, their vans and trucks have disc brakes on front and back.


So does my '06 Chevy.

And it's faster than my '06 Ford was, hauls more stuff and the radio sounds better too.

[mcr]

Not only are they still in business, their vans and trucks have disc brakes on front and back.
Sounds like a James clone. GM has discs frt and rear too. Just not on their 1/2 tons.

[stevenj]

I was thinking the same as robo, Time sure does fly by.

Good for you Dice.

[mcr]

Heck now days with a Ford thats not an option that standard equipment. :D :eek:How bout some of these then so your hands don't stick to the melting steering wheel.:D
http://wsgfl2.westsussex.gov.uk/Aplaws/ict/firestation/photos/firefighters_suit/images/Fire_proof_gloves.JPG

[bustawrench1]

Sounds like a James clone.



:eek::eek::eek:

[tinner73]

maybe you could take a picture of your new truck.....with you standing next to it.........in those shorts......you know...the ones that the gay fellas always wear.

[HeyBob]

I try to run over every Ford I see too. :D
Compare the vans, no comparison, sorry.



I am currently driving one of my Chevy's, the reason is because it's a cube van and it holds tons of crap. (I am employee challenged lately) It's a 3500, other than the fact that it has a 6.0, it's not 1/2 the vehicle my E-350 is.

[Roll Tha Bones]

Sounds like a James clone. GM has discs frt and rear too. Just not on their 1/2 tons.
You should have said : GM has discs front and rear now. It is no secret that GM had massive recall and disc brake problems on their trucks. Their hasn't been any GM owners high five'ing each other over it. I like it when a honest GM fan admits the Ford out classes the GM in the van and work truck category. I have a lot of respect for them. ;)

[Diceman]

Seems like only yesterday you were posting pics of the van you have when it was new. Hope this one does as well for you.

I pick up a new Jeep Compass tomorrow that I traded that horrible Ford Explorer for.
I been putting up with you guys for a long time, huh??:D

[mcr]

Worked in the Auto parts biz from 94 to 04. Sold LOTS of rotors & rear calipers for Ford trucks with less than 50,000 mi. Everything was rotted away. Hardly sold any for GM's. Ford dealer was one of the #1 customers. Stocked 10 sets of each!

[Diceman]

maybe you could take a picture of your new truck.....with you standing next to it.........in those shorts......you know...the ones that the gay fellas always wear.
You liked staring at my bulge, huh??

[cracker]

Good choice.......It Is like riding In a caddy.....Here In the land of OZ..you can go to about 10 or so companys, and pic out a good used truck, One company here has 82 chev express out back just sitting, he Is trying to sell them, But S#it no one here has any money....

[Diceman]

Well I signed on the dotted line.
I now have a dealer plate on my current truck and after they install my remote start and bin package, it will come here for the swap out of all the crap I keep in there.
I always find stuff I didn't know I had or needed.
Soon as I pitch it, next week I will need it.
:D

[HeyBob]

Ed,

What do you have, maybe 40,000 miles on the old GMC and it's plum wore out already! :D

Bob

[vmc1161]

You liked staring at my bulge, huh??


Squinting is more like it...:eek:...not that I ever squinted at your bulge or anything else for that matter...:D


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[sarge]

I am currently driving one of my Chevy's, the reason is because it's a cube van and it holds tons of crap. (I am employee challenged lately) It's a 3500, other than the fact that it has a 6.0, it's not 1/2 the vehicle my E-350 is.

Come on Bob, you know how fast my 3500 goes.:D

[HeyBob]

Come on Bob, you know how fast my 3500 goes.:D



LOL..........yes I do! And YES! you are busted! ROTFLMAO!