GregH Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well, looks like no one is going to work today... We've got about 8 inches of this cold white shit on the ground, and our cars don't get no traction on it. What's this stuff? Snow? The storm that came through the southeast yesterday dropped an unheard-of amount on us. The city has a plow, and a salt truck, but they just aren't needed most of the time. And they won't come all the way out here. We are stuck until it melts off a little.. I've got a couple of sleds in the garage that haven't seen action for a while. And my daughter has yet to build a snowman. Ahh, to live in the south, where snow is a pleasant rarity. I'm going out to play. Later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looks like I am going to get hit by the same storm tomorrow night. I personally like the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deezul Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 All our snow melted away over the xmas/new years holiday. Not quite enough to go sledding again, here's hoping some of that snow will come back to Canada... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 My weekend job depends on that stuff. Actually, our whole community depends on it. If it ain't snowin', poeple ain't plowin', if they ain't plowin', they ain't gettin' paid, and then they ain't spending money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregH Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Ahh, it was a nice day. Glad it won't happen again soon! The obligatory snowman: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Let's play a game. 1. What is this? 2. Guess what I did this weekend? Hint: I was nowhere near this "vehicle" when "whatever" happened to it happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'll play... 1. That is what is left of a 2011 Super Duty 2. Bruce salvaged a 6.7L Power Stroke this weekend. You are too predictable. You must be feeling better my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Dodson Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 A snow day for 8 inches??? Thats funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 You are too predictable. You must be feeling better my friend. OK, yea, I'm boring and predictable, but I guess there's worse titles to have in life. You're right, I found a wrecking yard with a fresh hit 6.7 and bought everything I need for great cutaways in class- engine assy, intercooler, secondary radiator, FP, fuel cooler, DEF tank, NOx module, and complete aftertreatment system. It was a 250 with a bed so it has the dual impeller turbo, and man, was it hit hard! I didn't see any blood in the cab but the FD cut the roof off to extricate the driver. There's virtually nothing usable in the complete cab assy and the driveline even took hard hits breaking things like driveshaft flanges and other not-so-soft stuff. The dash cluster is a joke so mileage is unknown, but with the telltale grease stains spreading from various areas I'm guessing it's an early build with 20K or more miles on it. My Dearborn connection was coming up empty so I pulled the trigger on buying one. Unfortunately I probably won't really work on it until spring...... PS, yes, I'm feeling great but the Doc still won't let me lift anything for another month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Running OASIS on the VIN might shed some light on birthday and (if it's had anything done at the dealer) a clue as to possible mileage..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Poor bastard, I hope he is okay. The truck was actually quite new. OASIS RESULT: 1FT7W2BT2BEA54924 USA EN 01/11/2011 09:39:24 FCXWS447 © Copyright 2002-2010 Ford Motor Company. All rights reserved. VEHICLE INFORMATION VEHICLE DESCRIPTION 2011 F-SERIES BODY STYLE F-250 CREW CAB 4X4 ENGINE 6.7L 4V V8 TC DIESEL TRANSMISSION 6R140W 6 SPD AUTO AXLE CODE 3J ENGINE CALIBRATION BFA17A0A PAINT COLOR STERLING GRAY METALLIC W/B RADIO ELETR PREM AM/FM STRO/DISC GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT 10,000 LB. GVW AXLE RATIO 3.55 FINAL DRIVE RATIO WHEEL SIZE 18X8 CAST ALUMINUM-TYPE 1 FRONT TIRE LT 275/70R18E A/T OWL PLUS SYNC VERSION V3 VHR ACTIVATED N WARNING MESSAGES VERIFY STATE REGISTRATION, VIN MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WTY ARN MESSAGES GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY START DATE 06/30/2010 BUILD DATE 06/07/2010 SALE MILEAGE 00032 New Vehicle Base Warranty OUTSTANDING FIELD SERVICE ACTIONS 10B17 POWER INCREASE RECALIBRATION EXTENDED COVERAGES NO ESP INFORMATION AVAILABLE WARRANTY REPAIR HISTORY NO RECENT REPAIR HISTORY ON VEHICLE Click Here for Full Warranty History | On-line 1878 END OF OASIS REPORT FOR 1FT7W2BT2BEA54924 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks, Keith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 You're right, I found a wrecking yard with a fresh hit 6.7 and bought everything I need for great cutaways in class- engine assy, intercooler, secondary radiator, FP, fuel cooler, DEF tank, NOx module, and complete aftertreatment system. It was a 250 with a bed so it has the dual impeller turbo, and man, was it hit hard! I didn't see any blood in the cab but the FD cut the roof off to extricate the driver. There's virtually nothing usable in the complete cab assy and the driveline even took hard hits breaking things like driveshaft flanges and other not-so-soft stuff. The dash cluster is a joke so mileage is unknown, but with the telltale grease stains spreading from various areas I'm guessing it's an early build with 20K or more miles on it. My Dearborn connection was coming up empty so I pulled the trigger on buying one. Unfortunately I probably won't really work on it until spring...... So how much was the hooping for everything you bought? I agree with Jim's suggestion on running the VIN through OASIS to narrow down approximate mileage. What was the condition of the driver (I'm assuming he was the lone occupant of the vehicle)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 So how much was the hooping for everything you bought? I agree with Jim's suggestion on running the VIN through OASIS to narrow down approximate mileage. What was the condition of the driver (I'm assuming he was the lone occupant of the vehicle)?I was hoping Ford would come through with a free donor engine for me but after waiting a year with no results I began watching the junkyards (car-part.com) for one. I had estimated to myself $10K for the engine and 3K for accessories for a total of $13K. The one I found was a wrecking yard in the DC area and they listed the engine for $6500. I called him with my list and we agreed on $8250 for everything. (There's another 6.7 in TN for $9350 right now) I thought it was a good deal, so my wife and I drove down Sunday, visited her brother who lives nearby, picked up the parts yesterday and drove back. It's almost 6 hrs each way, not too bad. I think it was worth the trip. I asked the yard guys if the driver made it and they responded with "we don't like to think about that". I looked at it hoping with no blood maybe there was noone inside, but with the airbag deployed that meant the key was on and cutting the roof off meant there was someone inside. Man, that thing was creamed. There's not much usable besides the rear axle. The front drive axle was hammered and maybe not usable, the transfer case was broken, Even the motor was beat up- secondary WP broken, oil filter adapter broken, both oil pans broken, etc, FP housing broken (even though it has a bash guard around it) so there will be some parts I either have to repair or buy. That thing was frigging HIT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Looks like the South finally decided to share some of that snow. Working on a foot and a half in my yard now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 8"+ here and still snowing. The snowblower is electric start and my wife's been keeping up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbriggs Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 We've had about 4' in the last week. Running out of places to put it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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