Hello all,
I'm Rob and new to the site. A couple of the recent members on this site might know me from other forums but figured I am bored so might as well make a thread.
I bought a 2012 F150 FX4 Eco last July, told the wife I needed something bigger to haul kids as we had another one on the way (2 kids and what I live everyday for to be a real dad). The main reason I chose Ford was I liked the power the ecoboost had pulling (I needed a truck to haul snowmobiles thousands of miles each winter), plenty of room for riding buddies, had an interior package that looked good and was going to keep us entertained (nav package and sony system).
Just like my sled I decided I would keep it stock for the first hour. lol
Added new wheels and tires, tune, upgraded the sound/nav system, added a ton of LED lighting, and built this truck into a daily driver to haul kids to daycare and a truck that pulls like a 1/2 ton diesel. Couldn't be happier with my purchase. Obviously not done with it but hopefully I can add more to the site as I go.
Day I brought it home, had friend mount new wheels and tires before it ever got home.
To haul my winter adrenaline fix:
Also I will add, I may still be learning about the newest tech out from Ford, but I will tell you I know a LOT about where it all started. If anyone here also likes playing with old model T's I am your guy..
1918 model TT Tanker Truck, this pic after full drivetrain rebuild and after its maiden voyage. My favorite though is the 1926 truck my car club owns, we do races with it, from parts on a stage to running in under 3 minutes. Fast farward to the 7 minute mark, I am one of the engine lifters. Model T Build in Medora - Pioneer Auto Club
My other cars: 53 Chevy and a 46 Ford
Oh and I almost forgot, my summer adrenaline fix... my summer job.. Engine boss/crew Boss/type 1 firefighter and Class B sawyer..
I'm Rob and new to the site. A couple of the recent members on this site might know me from other forums but figured I am bored so might as well make a thread.
I bought a 2012 F150 FX4 Eco last July, told the wife I needed something bigger to haul kids as we had another one on the way (2 kids and what I live everyday for to be a real dad). The main reason I chose Ford was I liked the power the ecoboost had pulling (I needed a truck to haul snowmobiles thousands of miles each winter), plenty of room for riding buddies, had an interior package that looked good and was going to keep us entertained (nav package and sony system).
Just like my sled I decided I would keep it stock for the first hour. lol
Added new wheels and tires, tune, upgraded the sound/nav system, added a ton of LED lighting, and built this truck into a daily driver to haul kids to daycare and a truck that pulls like a 1/2 ton diesel. Couldn't be happier with my purchase. Obviously not done with it but hopefully I can add more to the site as I go.
Day I brought it home, had friend mount new wheels and tires before it ever got home.
To haul my winter adrenaline fix:
Also I will add, I may still be learning about the newest tech out from Ford, but I will tell you I know a LOT about where it all started. If anyone here also likes playing with old model T's I am your guy..
1918 model TT Tanker Truck, this pic after full drivetrain rebuild and after its maiden voyage. My favorite though is the 1926 truck my car club owns, we do races with it, from parts on a stage to running in under 3 minutes. Fast farward to the 7 minute mark, I am one of the engine lifters. Model T Build in Medora - Pioneer Auto Club
My other cars: 53 Chevy and a 46 Ford
Oh and I almost forgot, my summer adrenaline fix... my summer job.. Engine boss/crew Boss/type 1 firefighter and Class B sawyer..
Are you still able to source original parts, or pretty much have to fab everything?
