nitroguy
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Hey all! I figured I'd start documenting the progress of my new truck, now that there actually is some progress. But first, a bit of backstory (but I'll go quick).
I USED to own a 2001 Dodge Ram that I picked up for a song, with just 24k original miles on it. Drove it for a couple years, but had to baby it to keep its value. That wasn't going to fly much longer once we moved onto property. So, I sold it (for twice what I paid for it! Score). With the proceeds, I bought a "beater" flatbed and a nice car for in town.
Bought an Audi (all wheel drive is a necessity, we live in the woods of Northwest Montana). Had a ton of fun for a year, but I had a revelation. You see, that "beater" is a 1984 F350 flatbed with this 6.9 diesel engine in the front of it. And it HOOKED me. I would look at the two vehicles side by side, and I'd take the ridiculous $900 farm truck over my fancy-pants Audi.
So I sold that one, and decided to get me another IDI. Because they're just too dang fun. There's something intoxicating about the rattle, the smell, the torque, the visceral feeling of actually driving and not just sitting in a modern couch that transports you.
And in the meantime, I took to fixing up my flatbed (known as Red Fred the Rusty Old Flatbed, but everyone in town just calls him Red Fred for short). And just because he's a farm truck, doesn't mean I can't treat him to some cleaner wax.
Not bad for $900 (and SOO much more in parts after that, but let's not think about that right now).
Which brings us to the present. I need a vehicle to get me back and forth to work, and I'm just not a car guy (tried that) and these idi's are too much fun. So when a deal popped up in Seattle, I drove over and picked it up. Introducing, Smokey Pete!
I got him home, and now the fun begins. First step: unload.
I'll continue this thread with more photos (why must there be a 5 photo limit?!). But so far, I'm very impressed. The truck is pretty much rust free, has a Banks turbo, zf-5 manual, and seems to be fairly straight.
I USED to own a 2001 Dodge Ram that I picked up for a song, with just 24k original miles on it. Drove it for a couple years, but had to baby it to keep its value. That wasn't going to fly much longer once we moved onto property. So, I sold it (for twice what I paid for it! Score). With the proceeds, I bought a "beater" flatbed and a nice car for in town.
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Bought an Audi (all wheel drive is a necessity, we live in the woods of Northwest Montana). Had a ton of fun for a year, but I had a revelation. You see, that "beater" is a 1984 F350 flatbed with this 6.9 diesel engine in the front of it. And it HOOKED me. I would look at the two vehicles side by side, and I'd take the ridiculous $900 farm truck over my fancy-pants Audi.
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So I sold that one, and decided to get me another IDI. Because they're just too dang fun. There's something intoxicating about the rattle, the smell, the torque, the visceral feeling of actually driving and not just sitting in a modern couch that transports you.
And in the meantime, I took to fixing up my flatbed (known as Red Fred the Rusty Old Flatbed, but everyone in town just calls him Red Fred for short). And just because he's a farm truck, doesn't mean I can't treat him to some cleaner wax.
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Not bad for $900 (and SOO much more in parts after that, but let's not think about that right now).
Which brings us to the present. I need a vehicle to get me back and forth to work, and I'm just not a car guy (tried that) and these idi's are too much fun. So when a deal popped up in Seattle, I drove over and picked it up. Introducing, Smokey Pete!
You must be registered for see images attach
I got him home, and now the fun begins. First step: unload.
You must be registered for see images attach
I'll continue this thread with more photos (why must there be a 5 photo limit?!). But so far, I'm very impressed. The truck is pretty much rust free, has a Banks turbo, zf-5 manual, and seems to be fairly straight.