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Old 07-31-2013 | 11:14 AM
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So the Raptor is gone now... F250 Build Thread

had to trade it in. it was the right time and good great money for it.

here is the new ride.....
































Old 07-31-2013 | 11:17 AM
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im just kidding. its nothing special.






Old 07-31-2013 | 11:22 AM
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Looks like a good work truck...what are you going to do for a fun car now?
Old 07-31-2013 | 11:25 AM
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WHAT? what made you get rid of that thing?
Old 07-31-2013 | 11:28 AM
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Old 07-31-2013 | 11:29 AM
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im still debating. driving this thing to canada tomorrow. dont know how long i'll be there and probably not gonna buy anything while im up there.
Old 07-31-2013 | 11:33 AM
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Nice truck. What happens in Canada?
Old 07-31-2013 | 12:23 PM
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I see you still don't know how to park.
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Old 07-31-2013 | 12:24 PM
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Where's the Mustang GT?!?!?!
Old 07-31-2013 | 01:21 PM
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Just don't try to re-fuel in Canada. Gas prices are going through the roof here.


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im still debating. driving this thing to canada tomorrow. dont know how long i'll be there and probably not gonna buy anything while im up there.
Old 07-31-2013 | 01:28 PM
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^^ What happened to your oil sands?!?!?!
Old 07-31-2013 | 01:30 PM
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Just don't try to re-fuel in Canada. Gas prices are going through the roof here.
Good thing he won't have to buy gas any more.
Old 07-31-2013 | 02:01 PM
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Can someone photoshop the grill black for me and possibly the other chrome parts
Old 07-31-2013 | 02:52 PM
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Here's a quick and dirty on the grill, mirrors, small pieces and wheels.

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Old 07-31-2013 | 06:02 PM
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Where's the Ford GT?!?!?!
Ftfy.
Old 07-31-2013 | 07:39 PM
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Thanks bdog

First parking job.
Keeping the tradition going!
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Old 07-31-2013 | 07:58 PM
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I don't know what you do for a living, and I'm sure you've earned it withong hours and hard work, but man do I wish and hope I can say I've had the lineage of vehicles you've had by the time I'm 27 lol.
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Old 07-31-2013 | 09:16 PM
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NOOOOOOOooooooooooo.......WHYYYYYYY.....
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Old 07-31-2013 | 09:49 PM
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What happens in Canada again?
Old 07-31-2013 | 09:54 PM
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Thanks bdog
I hope it helped as I think it would look good black instead of all the chrome. I also took off the steps as they hang too low. Super Duty's are awesome, 400 hp and 800 ft. lbs. or torque! I'd love to have a Platinum PowerStroke!
Old 07-31-2013 | 10:45 PM
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You should really learn how to park.
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Old 08-01-2013 | 09:07 AM
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work up in Canada.

and thanks again Bdog. I think thats out of the question. I'll probably end up painting the outer trim of the grille and the silver trim piece on the tailgate. I really hate so much silver/chrome shit on the truck.
Old 08-01-2013 | 09:09 AM
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so far, I've put in HID in headlights, hard wired the radar and gotten weather tech front floor mats. The OEM sucked ass.

today, I'm getting the BakFlip G2 cover, bed liner, and LED bed lights.

Canada got postponed for a few days so Im going back to houston today and getting tints and new car prep done on it.
Old 08-01-2013 | 09:19 AM
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Shame, other than The Boss, that Raptor was the only other Ford product that was worth buying. GMC FTW
Old 08-01-2013 | 09:54 AM
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You are not alone. I have seen many US cars up here. And they are not here for vacation. I have seen plates as far as California/UTAH in the GO train commuter parking lot east of Toronto.


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work up in Canada.

and thanks again Bdog. I think thats out of the question. I'll probably end up painting the outer trim of the grille and the silver trim piece on the tailgate. I really hate so much silver/chrome shit on the truck.
Old 08-01-2013 | 10:24 AM
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The new truck is nice, but I liked the Raptor better. The de-chroming will help a lot. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
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I would (and eventually plan on) getting rid of the running boards and getting the AMP research power ones like they put on the platty f150
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Old 08-01-2013 | 04:18 PM
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Unless you are towing 10k+ lbs, why trade one crew cab ford for another?

Also, hopefully you put projectors in with those HIDs. Otherwise, !
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Old 08-01-2013 | 05:26 PM
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Installed the bed cover and liner.




Old 08-01-2013 | 07:05 PM
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I'd debadge the "Platinum" on the side of the bed.
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Old 08-02-2013 | 06:41 AM
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^^^^
Yeah, I'm surprised Ford would put that big badge on what is obviously a work truck. More stuff to fall off at the work site IMO. I take it you are using it for work, in which case I understand the sacrifice of what was obviously a fun vehicle for you.
Old 08-02-2013 | 07:47 AM
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Everything is big with Ford. Dude, known you forever and you go through cars so damn fast! I have too, but not near like you do.

Nice truck, but I do agree I like the raptor better. That is one big truck. Grats!
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Old 08-02-2013 | 06:20 PM
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The money I got paid for my raptor was just unbelievable and I could not pass up on it.

And I got a pretty good deal on this truck also. I'm not planning on keeping the f250 for long.
Probably end up in a new raptor sooner or later.

And yeah I hate the platinum on the sides.
I just need to decide exactly how long I'm gonna keep this truck and if I should mod it or not.
Old 08-02-2013 | 06:22 PM
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To me, this truck doesn't make a big difference for work. I was very satisfied with the raptor. Only complaint was 11mpg avg. But again, I Had to get rid of my raptor.
Miles were adding up and warranty was about to run out. It had 33k miles when I traded it in.
Old 08-02-2013 | 06:28 PM
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You will love that cover. I had one on my Titan and it was great!
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Old 08-03-2013 | 07:28 AM
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Nice looking truck and bob, people buying the platinum edition probably aren't going to the worksite most of the time. Maybe a supervisor or something but I doubt many platinums see down and dirty, day in and day out work.

Loved the raptor but understand, can't wait to see the mods!
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Old 08-03-2013 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nspec_ya4
To me, this truck doesn't make a big difference for work. I was very satisfied with the raptor. Only complaint was 11mpg avg. But again, I Had to get rid of my raptor.
Miles were adding up and warranty was about to run out. It had 33k miles when I traded it in.
I understand. Rock on!
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Great looking Super Duty! Post some Interior pics when you get a chance...
Old 08-05-2013 | 11:41 AM
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Sorry to see it go. Should have PMed me... I would have taken it off of your hands

I've driven a few of those Platinum Fords and they are pretty sweet. Not a Raptor... but still very nice...


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