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    Help plan an old school tow vehicle Ford 4.9 inline 6

    Probably be more productive to limit this to hands on experience with building a 4.9. I have been driving trucks for a long time.
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    Help plan an old school tow vehicle Ford 4.9 inline 6

    I rarely travel over 60 mph now, intentionally. Hasn't been that big of an issue and I do pull over when it gets unsafe. I drive a ZF 6, 6 speed trans now and love manual tranny vehicles, all I have had in last 20 yrs. There's reasons for the change, that's not the topic, but I more than...
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    Help plan an old school tow vehicle Ford 4.9 inline 6

    2wd, lol. Carburetor, staying old school with no electronics, is the thought. Doing some research now on transmission/gearing availability Even checking out supercharger/turbo possibilities.
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    Help plan an old school tow vehicle Ford 4.9 inline 6

    Calling all gearheads!! I am pondering building  an F250, 300 cid inline six, manual trans, flatbed. Probably 2 fwd w/ locker Towing approx 7k lb gooseneck trailer  trailer, mountain passes will be involved. Nothing set in stone, brainstorming.  Another option is slide in camper mounted...
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    Insurance with Progressive

    F450 here with Progressive and slide in truck camper. I did an AZ DMV inspection with camper on and was able to get a private party registration, not registured as comm. vehicle. Insurance was more difficult. Insured w/ Progressive above min. liability, don't remember figure, and a $20k...
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    Jon Boat Conversion

    Nice documentation
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    Trying To Find A Job And Failing Badly

    Living a simple life is rewarding in many ways, including financial. Our rigs are different, our scenarios aren't. I, too, had a great gig set up at Jackson Hole...till the panic. Solar is probably best investment I made for the camper. Opens many more options for me You'll find your sweet...
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    Great American Outdoors Act passed By Congress

    I trust no government entity to have my best interests at heart.
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    a salute to the anti-facists

    Thank you, Weight.
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    Romantic Music: What Makes Your Heart Sing?

    "Magnolia" ~ JJ Cale
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    24/7 Chat About Anything

    I have about 70 gallon water capacity. 24 gal & 42 gal tanks, two 7 gal blue bottles Not a van dweller though. Just an old guy in a truck camper.
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    Spring, Summer 2020

    Ha! Great narration, HDR! I had one of the best experiences of my life, that 45 days!
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    masks required

    I give. Now my head is in the sand. I should have have known better.
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    masks required

    I would take your observations for what they are worth, to me. Some people worry and try to convince others they should too. Others...find a way.
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    running AC overnight drops battery level a lot...

    JerryJ...JennyJ Both have Prius...what are the odds?!?!
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    masks required

    Not disheartening to me My world has changed little other than avoiding panic laden public.
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    Callen Camper advice.

    No experience, sorry...but that looks good!!
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    Romantic Music: What Makes Your Heart Sing?

    The absurd holds glimpses I miss otherwise sometimes, it seems. I love this. Hillbilly Moon Explosion "My Love For Evermore"
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    What are YOU listening to??

    Hauntingly beautiful! Cowboy Junkies, of whom I have been a fan for decades, "Powderfinger"
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