Finally got one......
by Gunner 
, St Louis, Saturday, November 15, 2014, 15:12 (3666 days ago)
For years I have wanted a F150, today I solved that problem........
![[image]](http://gunnerblades.com/Other/F150.jpg)
Slightly used 2014 XLT Sunset Metallic 5.0/V8
My 2005 Dakota was giving me fits, getting old and I think a little possessed, so I traded it in for the XLT. Excited is a understatement!!!!! Thankfully I have a good job and recently received a nice pay raise or this would not have happened. Life is good, everyone is healthy, oldest daughter graduates from college in 4 weeks, middle daughter in 6 weeks and youngest daughter is doing great in high school and I own a Ford F150 : )
Gunner
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41 Mags rule, Baers rock!
Finally got one......
by Murphy , Saturday, November 15, 2014, 21:08 (3666 days ago) @ Gunner
Sweet looking ride Gunner.
Murphy
how many miles did you put on the 2005 dakota ? i have a
2006 that just turned over 100,000; has been fairly reliable , no breakdowns. wonder how long it will last.
that is a beauty. have been thinking of one of those when this dakota is no longer viable.
Dakota miles.......
by Gunner , St Louis, Saturday, November 15, 2014, 23:26 (3666 days ago) @ cable
Had 142,283 on it this morning when I traded it in, here are some of the repairs I have made on it at mileage points.....
83,658 power steering pump, rack & pinion assembly, lower steering shaft assembly, 2 outer tie rods
91,325 right front brake caliper assembly
107,274 exhaust manifold
113,057 A/C pressure switch
113,281 transfer case electric motor
137,954 front struts, left front brake caliper assembly, 2 front sway bar linkage rods
141,706 #4 ignition coil
She has been throwing check engine codes saying #4 cylinder miss firing, repair shop thinks the injector is sticky, ran injector cleaner thru the system, solved the problem for two days, then light came back on, then code showed multiple cylinders miss firing. She has been weird lately with electrical quirks and the transmission has been acting up, seems slow to engage and feed power to the rear end, which was my main reason to get rid of her, didn't want to invest money in a trainy repair, been told by lots of Dodge and mainly Dakota owners transmission are crappy. Hope this info helps.
Gunner
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41 Mags rule, Baers rock!
Dodge is known for crappy transmissions. My
2005 2500 4x4 diesel had to have it rebuilt at 149000. Good thing the body is still perfect and the Cummins engine is strong. Your truck looks very nice-can't wait to see it in person. :>)
I think most of the transmission issues...
by rob , Saturday, November 22, 2014, 13:13 (3659 days ago) @ TomC
are pretty much ironed out now. I have a custome with a Dakota with 300,000+ on it. None of the power locks or windows work any more and it needs a lot of work but it just keeps on going. This one has a 318 in it. I have a 2008 Wrangler JK and I intend to drive it for the rest of my life.
Looking good !!
by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Saturday, November 15, 2014, 21:45 (3666 days ago) @ Gunner
nm
That's nice. My 2004 still runs great. I can't bring
by Hobie 
, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Sunday, November 16, 2014, 11:45 (3665 days ago) @ Gunner
myself to buy a new one with the same features much less a 4-door (which is what I want) due to current prices.
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Sincerely,
Hobie
Sweet!!!
Can we use it to haul pigs next spring?
Load of crap.....
by Gunner , St Louis, Monday, November 17, 2014, 19:26 (3664 days ago) @ mcassill
With all the crap Tom and I bring, well, mostly me : )
We need his long bed with camper top to haul it all, so no, the F150 will stay home.
Gunner
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41 Mags rule, Baers rock!
O baloney
If three of us can get everything in an Explorer, surely you two can get your stuff in an F150... 
Yeah Mark!
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, November 17, 2014, 20:53 (3664 days ago) @ mcassill
Mebee he could leave it at the ranch for a while for the boys to use as a "shake down" tour!
That aint happening.
by Gunner , St Louis, Monday, November 17, 2014, 21:13 (3664 days ago) @ Hoot
nm
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41 Mags rule, Baers rock!
O baloney
by Gunner , St Louis, Monday, November 17, 2014, 21:14 (3664 days ago) @ mcassill
Yeah but I massively over pack, the two of us fill his Dodge 2500. Remember I also bring the Weber and supplies.
Gunner
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41 Mags rule, Baers rock!
We do fill the truck up. I think we bring more stuff
for the weekend than I did on 3 African safaris combined. 
Nice lookin' ride Gunner.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, November 17, 2014, 08:35 (3664 days ago) @ Gunner
Hope you enjoy it for years to come.
Those front door windows need tint.
by Andrew , Bloomington, IN, Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 14:32 (3663 days ago) @ Gunner
You know who to call.
Awesome!
by rob , Saturday, November 22, 2014, 13:06 (3659 days ago) @ Gunner
Congrats...if I remember correctly, at that first CSA you had a white Astro Van? That 5.0 is a nice power plant too:)
Awesome!
by Gunner , St Louis, Saturday, November 22, 2014, 23:19 (3659 days ago) @ rob
Finally got one......
by Art , Littleton, Colorado, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, 16:21 (3655 days ago) @ Gunner
I think the the demand for older Ford Trucks will increase since they are replacing some steel in the bodies for lighter weight alumanim (sp) starting in 2015 models.
Art