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Had to buy a new work truck

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July 06, 2025, 11:57 AM
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Had to buy a new work truck
I just bought this new 2024 F250 extended cab, long bed 4X4 with a gas 6.8. My other truck with a Powerstroke started smoking like a freight train and supposedly needs new injectors. This is the cheapest truck I could find in this configuration. Fortunately, all of the doors close correctly and the panels are aligned.





July 06, 2025, 12:00 PM
Schmelby
That's beautiful! I didn't think they made two door trucks anymore.
July 06, 2025, 12:10 PM
Suppressed
quote:
Originally posted by Schmelby:
That's beautiful! I didn't think they made two door trucks anymore.


It has half doors to access the back:


July 06, 2025, 12:30 PM
bigpond73
Nice looking truck!

I had no idea Ford made the 6.8 gas, had to go look it up. Hopefully it's like my 6.2, and still going strong after 200k miles.


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July 06, 2025, 01:15 PM
PHPaul
quote:
Originally posted by Schmelby:
That's beautiful! I didn't think they made two door trucks anymore.




2 doors. Vinyl seats. Rubber floor mat. 6.8/10 spd.




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July 06, 2025, 01:49 PM
Schmelby
quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
quote:
Originally posted by Schmelby:
That's beautiful! I didn't think they made two door trucks anymore.




2 doors. Vinyl seats. Rubber floor mat. 6.8/10 spd.


Exactly what I want, except it's about 25 years too new. I don't want to pay for all the gadgets I don't need.
98 percent I'm by myself, why do I need 4 doors? I want a longer bed.
July 06, 2025, 02:01 PM
Patriot
Truckity, truck, truck…


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July 06, 2025, 02:05 PM
old rugged cross
Nice truck Sup. Glad the doors close and the body alignment is good. Wink

It looks like an XL with chrome package. I have not seen one with vinyl seats.

Mine turned out to be a bit of a disaster. Still working through the process. Next week I hope to report back with a positive outcome.

I like the roof lights Big Grin

Assuming that configuration is an 8' bed.

What is your phone holder?

Congrats. That should be a solid work rig for you.



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July 06, 2025, 05:29 PM
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Originally posted by old rugged cross:


What is your phone holder?


It is a Ram Mount. It works great.

https://rammount.com/products/ram-b-166-c-pd4u

Yes, it is an eight foot bed. I needed the standard size bed to hold 4X8 turf protection mats.
July 06, 2025, 10:19 PM
sigmoid
That truck is beast
That motor and tyranny are bullet proof, you made an excellent decision my friend


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July 07, 2025, 06:24 AM
4MUL8R
That's almost the perfect RV towing truck for me. Hope it wasn't too expensive.

There is a phone mount that attaches to a panel on the dash...to remove the suction cup bar obstruction. https://builtrightind.com/prod...250-f-350-f-450-2023

I don't own such a mount but didn't know if you were aware of it.


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July 07, 2025, 07:06 AM
Blackmore
My first work truck was a little over $6k. 2wd, 8' bed, vinyl seats, rubber floor, crank windows, AM radio, 300ci straight six, 4 speed where first gear was a creeper gear.
Almost 40 years ago, though Wink


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July 07, 2025, 09:35 AM
limblessbiff
Nice, hopefully you won’t have to deal with the recalls.. it’s been rough lately
July 07, 2025, 02:48 PM
Suppressed
First day using the truck. Loaded with cherry logs:
July 07, 2025, 03:07 PM
92fstech
That's a sweet truck, and some nice firewood, too!


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July 07, 2025, 05:31 PM
old rugged cross
does it have a spray in bed liner? Wink



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July 07, 2025, 05:53 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
does it have a spray in bed liner? Wink


No it does not. I have determined that they really don't help when you work them hard. I can buy a whole new bed with tailgate for $1,500.00.
For now, I keep an Alturnamat on the bottom of the bed. It is a sheet of 5/8 inch thick HDPE with a diamond plate type pattern.