He's Dead Jim..

"Birddog" (maintmgt) 07/11/2015 at 20:20 • Filed to: None

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RIP Interstate MegaTron Plus.

Jan 2003 - July 2015.

You served well and will be missed.

*Sniff

ly2v8-Brian > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:22

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I see a coffee can. Early nineties F-series?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:23

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Damn that’s a long time. I usually just find stupid ways to kill them within a few years. Dome light, door ajar, 12v still on, you name it.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:24

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Early 90s F-150?

Birddog > ly2v8-Brian 07/11/2015 at 20:25

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Yup! Rusty is a 1995 XLT. I’m the second owner.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > ly2v8-Brian 07/11/2015 at 20:27

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I love that it’s a factory part...always amuses me

Birddog > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/11/2015 at 20:27

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I think that’s how I killed this one. It may have lasted longer if I didn’t play Tom Bodett and leave the lights on for someone..

tromoly > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:28

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Holy jeez is that battery old. I’m impressed it lasted that long, well done.

Birddog > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 07/11/2015 at 20:29

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Yup. 1995 XLT 4b4.

ly2v8-Brian > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 07/11/2015 at 20:29

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Me too, it just looks so ad hoc.

PS9 > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:30

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You might be mourning a fallen commrade, but I refuse to honor that name. Megatron might have kept your truck running, but whenever he wasn’t your reliable battery, he was a huge asshole to everyone else and making life on earth for humans and transformers alike that much more terrible.

Birddog > tromoly 07/11/2015 at 20:30

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It surprised me too. It came with the truck. The first owner was meticulous with maintenance though.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:31

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What else were going to do? NOT play Tom Bodett? Absurd.

ly2v8-Brian > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:32

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Last good looking Ford truck generation.

Birddog > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 07/11/2015 at 20:34

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Right? It’s a full on 1970s leftover.

Birddog > ly2v8-Brian 07/11/2015 at 20:36

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I’m warming up to the 97+ trucks. I wouldn’t buy one but they’re OK.

Funny thing is how easy it would be to make this thing look like a 1981. Which is something I’d like to try..

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:37

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The way the grille bezel is attached reminded me of my truck. If I use a cordless drill I can remove my grille and bezel in less than 60 seconds, Its literally on there with like 15 phillips screws.

Birddog > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 07/11/2015 at 20:40

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Sounds avout right. I think there are 5 holding the grill in and 2 holding each Headlight bezel in.

Thankfully they used Phillips and not Torx. I’ve never had luck with Torx screws..

ly2v8-Brian > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:40

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I wouldn't be surprised.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:41

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Thankfully they used phillips there, although they used torx pretty much every where else

Birddog > PS9 07/11/2015 at 20:42

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Hey, what he does in his spare time is none of my business!

Birddog > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 07/11/2015 at 20:49

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I think they were more widely used on the Ranger than this gen of F series. My “project scrap value” Ranger had Torx everywhere kinda.

Luckily several hillbillies had their way with it before I bought it. Every other screw was replaced with some random fastener. Wood screws, Drywall screws, Machine screws, you name it.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:52

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Ya, my truck has torx everywhere. Also, your post reminded me that I still have the battery my truck came with in my garage and I just got a look at it. It lasted exactly 10 years; 11/04-11/14. 90s Fords dont eat batteries often do they?

Birddog > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 07/11/2015 at 20:59

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It’s sure looking that way!

dogisbadob > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 20:59

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Yeah, those are really good batteries!

Deka batteries are good, too. You can get them at Napa.

Birddog > dogisbadob 07/11/2015 at 21:03

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I’m heading to Napa in the morning.

I would normally go to Illinois Battery but they’re closed tomorrow. I need this thing running for Monday.

V8VespaStoppie > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 21:10

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dogisbadob > Birddog 07/11/2015 at 21:16

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Napa is a great choice. Their batteries are great, and they have the Napa Know How :p

You may be able to order it online, pick up in-store, and save 10%

Birddog > V8VespaStoppie 07/11/2015 at 21:39

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Oof! Didn’t expect a Pineapple Express reference.

Well played!

Birddog > dogisbadob 07/11/2015 at 21:53

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Napa Know How, Napa Know How.

Even at full price Napa is a deal, I trust their “cheap” stuff more than the “Lifetime” parts from VatoZone, O’Murrays or the Three Stooges.

Oddly, our local Napa used to be my “Church” when I was in my 20s. I’d go there to drink free coffee and BS with the staff and some old timer regulars every Sunday morning.