Update: Just brought her home

Well finally had time to go pick her up. Had a million things on my To-Do list so I snapped a few quick pics.

 

Drove it straight over to do a comm'l bid for the 2010-2011 snow season. I made sure to park it in the back 40!

 

Very nice truck, but I am curious what the difference in payments would have been vs. a 550. I don't see to many 350 dumps like that because most guys want the payload of the 550. I would have thought over 60 month term that the payments would not have been crazy different.

 

very nice truck!!

 

Very nice truck, but I am curious what the difference in payments would have been vs. a 550. I don't see to many 350 dumps like that because most guys want the payload of the 550. I would have thought over 60 month term that the payments would not have been crazy different.

Thanks....the difference in payments wasn't a deal breaker for me on this deal. But to give you an idea, an F550 in XL trim would have meant another $10-$15K USD just in the cab&chassis alone, depending on how it was configured. This equates to approx. $19/mo for every $1000 financed @ 60mo. So your talking $190-$285 added onto your payment.

The deciding factor for me was the GVWR bumping me into a CDL category. An F450 would have done the same.

This rig will work out perfect for what I need it to do. I rarely pull over 10K.

very nice truck!!

Thank you

 

sounds good, that makes alot of sense. What kind of plow and salter config are you going to go with?

 

Nice truck!

 

Nice truck!

Thanks!!

 

I run an 8'2" Boss V now so I'll throw a 9'2" on this. For a salter I haven't decided yet but I know I want a V-Box in the 4yrd range. Not this year though, to late in the season to recoup my costs so I'll build a nest egg over the summer and get it all set up next Fall.

 

Surprised you didn't park it at an angle to so no one would park next to you!

 

Surprised you didn't park it at an angle to so no one would park next to you!

No...No.....I parked in the back 40 so the GM of the place I was bidding wouldn't see what they are going to help pay for!

 

nice truck, congratulations

 

Thanks

 

I run an 8'2" Boss V now so I'll throw a 9'2" on this. For a salter I haven't decided yet but I know I want a V-Box in the 4yrd range. Not this year though, to late in the season to recoup my costs so I'll build a nest egg over the summer and get it all set up next Fall.

Nice truck, Good choice with the V10. I wouldn't want a ford diesel if it was giving to me. But there is no way I would put a 4yd spreader on it. After adding the plow and just the spreader you are close to the GVWR. Maybe 2yd tops. 4yd spreader will kill that truck in a few years. JMO

What is the dry weight of that truck?

 

Nice truck, Good choice with the V10. I wouldn't want a ford diesel if it was giving to me. But there is no way I would put a 4yd spreader on it. After adding the plow and just the spreader you are close to the GVWR. Maybe 2yd tops. 4yd spreader will kill that truck in a few years. JMO

What is the dry weight of that truck?

Yep, I agree on the spreader. After doing a little research on them a 4yrd is way to big. I like to get at least a 2 yrd'er in it.

As far as weight of the truck, I have no idea. My guess would be 6-7K?

 

Very nice truck!!!! I think you made a good choice on the V10. I'm considering a Ford truck (SRW 350) this yr, and if I do get one it will have the V10. BTW, I would say 2.5 yd Vbox would be max for that truck.....and empty weight should be around 9000lbs(including the bed)? givin the fact my NBS 3500 chevy dump 4x4 is 8600lbs(including the bed, which is a 10ft dropside) empty, and the Fords seem heavier duty..?....?.... Congrats!!!!!!!!!

 

Very nice truck!!!! I think you made a good choice on the V10. I'm considering a Ford truck (SRW 350) this yr, and if I do get one it will have the V10. BTW, I would say 2.5 yd Vbox would be max for that truck.....and empty weight should be around 9000lbs(including the bed)? givin the fact my NBS 3500 chevy dump 4x4 is 8600lbs(including the bed, which is a 10ft dropside) empty, and the Fords seem heavier duty..?....?.... Congrats!!!!!!!!!

I think 9000lbs is more like it. That leaves 3000lbs for carring weight. Plow weighs approx 900, spreader another 7-900. Tech that leaves you with a carrying cap of about 1500lbs. We all know that the truck will carry more but just got to be sure with DMV now adays. Just be careful. Since this is your first dump, You really should know your weights DMV likes to bother 1 tons.

 

Very nice truck!!!! I think you made a good choice on the V10. I'm considering a Ford truck (SRW 350) this yr, and if I do get one it will have the V10. Congrats!!!!!!!!!

Thanks....I'm clueless when it comes to Fords, this one being my first. I've learned that the 3V V10 is no longer going to be produced. 09-10 is the last year you'll find a V10. It's being replaced with a 6.2L V8. 2002? and older were 2V and have issues with the spark plugs blowing out of the cyl heads.

I think 9000lbs is more like it. That leaves 3000lbs for carring weight. Plow weighs approx 900, spreader another 7-900. Tech that leaves you with a carrying cap of about 1500lbs. We all know that the truck will carry more but just got to be sure with DMV now adays. Just be careful. Since this is your first dump, You really should know your weights DMV likes to bother 1 tons.

Here is what I figured ball park, I'll find out for sure later when it comes time set the truck up, but I think this is really close:

Truck = 9K
9'2" Plow w/mount = 1K
2yrd SaltDogg Poly Spreader = 560
Total = 10,560

GVWR on my truck is 13K.

That leaves me with about 2,440 before I hit GVWR. I know maxing out the GVWR is never a good thing (at least I don't like doing it) spreading the salt/sand on one lot will bring that weight down fast.

 

I've learned that the 3V V10 is no longer going to be produced. 09-10 is the last year you'll find a V10.QUOTE]

Just curious, cause I have "heard" that also. But is this what you heard or is that fact? I thought that I had read the other day that Ford was now offering the new 6.2, the diesel, and the V10 in SD ( No more 5.4 in SD, only 1/2 tons).

 

I've learned that the 3V V10 is no longer going to be produced. 09-10 is the last year you'll find a V10.QUOTE]

Just curious, cause I have "heard" that also. But is this what you heard or is that fact? I thought that I had read the other day that Ford was now offering the new 6.2, the diesel, and the V10 in SD ( No more 5.4 in SD, only 1/2 tons).

I'll retract that statement and say it's no longer going to be offered in the F350. I read (thefordstory.com) the V10 will still be offered in the F450 & 550.

"...The Triton V10 lives on in Super Duty for our F450 and F550 chassis cab customers. The 6.2L gas engine will be available on all pickups and F350 chassis cab configurations." Chris Brewer - SD Chief Engineer

http://www.thefordstory.com/quality/super-duty®-chief-engineer-chris-brewer-hosts-a-live-chat/

 

A Little Make-Over

Had to dress it up a little. I had a sheet of diamond plate laying around and figured I'd put it to use.

A few more little things and I'll leave it alone for a while

- Roll mesh tarp for bed (on order)
- Lettered up (vinyl getting cut)
- Tint windows (next week)
- Recon Smoke cab light covers (on order)
- Splash guards over Duallys (still looking for a set)

 

Few more.....

 

Very Nice!!!!!!! I really like that truck & the mods you did....not to much, but enough to set it apart from others like it!!!!!! Looks Great!!!!!!

 

Thanks again I like doing subtle accessory mods just to give that little extra "POP".

 

I know it does not really matter, but I am just curious since you are probably doing a lot of ordinary "daily driving" with it being new, what kind of fuel mileage are you seeing since you are not plowing or towing with it yet. Very nice truck also. I bought a F350 from that dealer a couple years ago, very easy to deal with as I did it all over the phone and hopped on a plane to pick it up. They sure do like to put their dealer stickers all over them.