Most likely going back to a older truck

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junkyardjeff
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Most likely going back to a older truck

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Since I sold my 70 and 66 F250s I got a 95 F150 that the frame rusted out so I picked up a 89 F250 but it picked up a torque converter shudder so with a fluid change and some additives its much better but thinking about going back to the simple days with a 65 to 79. I want something simple to work on.
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The bells and whistles in the newer trucks can be nice, but you can't beat and old, solid, simple, reliable truck. They just go and go and go.
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I agree. All the electronic gadgetry is good for nothing. Makes for lazy drivers. I especially hat that lane departure, and adaptive cruse control. Sheesh. My youngest just decided he wanted an older style and we got a 94 w/ 5.0l and 4r70w-2wd. Nice and easy to change plugs unlike my '04 excursion. If only we could get manufacturers to go along. No turbos wanted!!
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Electronics free up more time for texting and surfing youtube without having to worry about all that pesky steering and looking.
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Had to spend a bunch of money on the house so a older truck will have to wait.
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