Fun topic!
The
BAD -
Blue truck:
1) DMF is getting ready to crap the bed.
2) has passenger car tires
3) pivot arm bushings worn out, front leaf springs worn out.
4) has a Dana 50 front axle
5) carrier bearing worn out, driveline vibrates above 65 mph
6) paint is ugly
Murphy (E250 conversion van)
1) rear axle is getting ready to crap the bed
2) has E4OD with unknown mileage (it's not a matter of
if it will blow, but more a matter of
when)
3) needs alignment, possibly the steering box
4) has the 5.4 triton 2 valve engine that LOVES to puke it's plugs on occasion.
5) needs more power
6) power mirrors don't work
The
GOOD
Blue truck:
1) interior is perfect, AC works, cruise, power windows, door locks all work.
2) all new fuel system, glow plugs, etc, timed to 9 degrees BTDC, runs like a scalded ape.
3) 6.9 engine, no more cavitiation worries.
4) starts great, even when it's cold
5) is paid for
6) hauls anything and everything I need it to
Murphy (E250 conversion van)
1) has a Ford factory reman engine with about 30k miles on it
2) has brand new 235/85R16 BFG AT "E" rated tires on it
3) interior is perfect, rides like a dream
4) has a propane/120 volt fridge
5) fridge is filled with beer, available for consumption at any time
6) has a built in crapper for long road trips, keeps the wife and kid happy, no more stopping for anything BUT fuel!
My grandma always said "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" so there, I said nice stuff too !
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