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jmgratz · Aug 2, 2009

While enroute to the Red Shoes RV Park at the Coushatta Casino on this past Thursday 'Big Red' our truck finally gave up the ghost. In the middle of nowhere (40 miles west of Beaumont, Texas in the woods) the head gasket blew causing severe engine damage. The estimate to repair was more that the truck was worth. SO.....We are now the proud owners of a brand new 2010 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4 King Ranch Dually. We are breaking it in before towing our Landmark home. Tomorrow we will get the hitch installed.

kakampers · Aug 2, 2009

WOW!! That is one pretty truck guys...sorry that Big Red bit the dust, but I'm sure you're really gonna like the new replacement...

beardedone · Aug 2, 2009

I wish I had those comfortable looking seats in my Dodge.

jayc · Aug 2, 2009

Jim and Sheila,
Congrats on the new truck. Good lookin' rig and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Ray LeTourneau · Aug 2, 2009

That's one dang good looking truck Jim! I really like the color of the leather seating. Congratulations. Did your broken truck qualify for the clunker program?

jmgratz · Aug 2, 2009

Ray LeTourneau said:
That's one dang good looking truck Jim! I really like the color of the leather seating. Congratulations. Did your broken truck qualify for the clunker program?

Yes they were able to work it out even though it came in one a wrecker as it would still run (with rods knocking). I guess 11 years and 230000 miles made it a good truck. BTW the dealer told us the only difference between the F250 F350 and F450 is one spring leaf, one less on the F250 one more on the F450.

jbeletti · Aug 2, 2009

Wow Jim! Awesome. Nice chatting with you today. Hope to see your new ride in the spring.

Jim

Tom of Ypsi · Aug 3, 2009

Nice looking truck you have there, love that KR edition. As quiet as these new diesels are we will never hear you sneaking into the campground now. See you in a couple of months.

TRAVELER07 · Aug 3, 2009

Congrad Jim on your new truck good looking truck love the King Ranch Edition. Did you get the clunker discount? Can't wait to see it safe travels TRAVELER07

boatto5er · Aug 3, 2009

Congrats on the new truck Jim! Don't you just love that King Ranch interior? We were actually looking for an F350 when we got ours new pickup last year, but one look at the King Ranch we have now and we were hooked. We added a spring set to our F250 to give it the same payload as the F350 (actually we have just a little more).

JohnDar · Aug 3, 2009

Nice looking ride, even if it is a f.o.r.d.

. At least your Cash for Clunkers loot won't be going to Tokyo.

CrazyScotsman · Aug 3, 2009

Jim. good looking truck, now you have to get on the KingRanch web site and order the KR leather conditioner, $9 for a wee bottle. Or I'll sell you my bottles for $15 a bottle

LOL

mrcomer · Aug 3, 2009

Hey Jimmy and Sheila,
Sorry your old truck left you stranded but congratulations on your new toy. Very nice looking. Hope you get more miles on this one.

Mark

Rmcgrath53 · Aug 3, 2009

Nice truck, Just currios because I have a 2002 7.3 dually, Did you run rotella in that truck ,or synthetic oil?

truknutt · Aug 3, 2009

OOOOOOOO, that's a purty truck!!!

It seems to match the Landmark fairly well. That'll get some heads turning as it goes up the road! Now you have to start buying those aftermarket goodies and dump that Cash 4 Clunkers cash back into the economy!!

sgtbigb · Aug 4, 2009

I am also looking for a new truck, My DW likes the Dodge Mega cab because of the large space in the rear. I currently have a 3/4 ton 07 Dodge mega cab. Looking to buy a 2010 Dodge Mega Cab 1 Ton. However looking the spec it would only give an increase of towing limit from 12,400 to 13,500 lbs. This is still less than I need with towing the 2010 BH 2610 RE. Am I reading the Dodge specs right or am I missing something

bill40 · Aug 4, 2009

Even a Cheby guy has too admit, THAT'S A GOOD LOOKIN TRUCK!!!

HarleyRyder · Aug 4, 2009

Jim-

Dittos from a Dodge-em guy. This weekend I had to "settle" for a new Dodge 4x4, LB, DRW.

Bob

SmokeyBare · Aug 4, 2009

Jim & Sheila,

Great Looking Truck !! Ya got to admit Ford likes to stand out with the paint job and plenty of chrome. Real nice interior colors !

I've been wondering how many changes will be made as we seem to be turning "Green" in the Auto world. I've been looking as well for a replacement truck.

GM now being nearly Government Motors... I decided to take the plunge as well. I wanted a dually but NOT a 4X4... that alone made it kind of difficult to locate one... but finally I was able to find one that fit our needs/desires.

Anyhow... This one should do for a few more years of being a RV Gypsy...

sgtbigb · Aug 4, 2009

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nice looking truck, like those wheels

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