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I had such a hard time trying to stop smiling all the way through this video. Great Is video. Love my 94 F250 and my 99 F350. I could sleep to the sound of that engine running. You guys are awesome. Thanks so much for the great videos
My wife does sleep to the sound of my '03 F250 7.3 diesel!
Still loving my 98 Expedition with 245K and counting!
You and me both Bill. Still love my 2008 F350 with the 6.4 as much as the day I brought it home. Yeah, it's getting older, but so am I. Cleans up nice, runs great and pulls like a champ. What a nice video to end my day with.
If I could, I’d give you a hundred “thumbs up”. People don’t realize how much natural resources it takes to build a new vehicle. I’ll stick with my 2003 Tundra with 225,000 miles for another 20 years. Yes, I’ve pulled my 4,300 pound travel trailer over 50,000 to the four corners of North America. The dash may be “dated”, but it still has a speedometer, tachometer, the four other gauges, a radio, heater, A/C and everything works. The way I look at it, I can buy a LOT of gas (or fuel in your case) for the cost of a new vehicle. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Bryan, my brother has a 2001 Tundra TRD with 148K and he loves it. biggest expense was last month he changed the timing belt for the first time
I truly regret the day that I sold my 1997 F-350 7.3L Diesel. I would hang on to Seemore. The truck looks to be in great shape plus you have already done the most common major repair to it and that is having it Bullet Proofed. Love watching your show!
Great video Sean. Your common sense and level headed approach to things is a breath of fresh air in todays world!
I had a 2006 F150. No screen. It was a Lariat. Nice truck. But I needed a F 250 to pull my 31 foot travel trailer. I bought a used 2017 F 250 , 6.7 Powerstroke. It is a super crew, 6.7 foot bed. Could not be happier. We towed about 3000 miles last spring and early summer until I broke my ankle fishing. It is still waiting for me to heal up. This spring and summer wife and I plan to do about 4000 miles of traveling. However long it takes.
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My truck is a 1999 F250 Super Duty 4x4 crew cab short bed, it has a 7.3 powerstroke diesel and 6 speed manual transmission. I ordered it and received it just before thanksgiving in 1998. Currently it is about to turn 250k miles…best truck/vehicle I have ever owned, yes It is a keeper!
Great video! Still have my 2000 F250 with the 7.3 liter powerstroke. Love the fact of no DEF no DPF and NO PAYMENT!
The least amount of electronic equipment is best and less problems. i have 1993 Motorhome, have alot less problems than new. No jacks, slides or electronics. No problems like the people at campground when get ready to leave the jacks stay down, slides will not retract. Thanks you'll for sharing. Keep on Keeping on
My tow vehicle is a 2000 ford excursion with the 7.3 powerstroke. I currently has 286,000 miles and runs like a charm. Just love the sound of these old diesels!
Yes! 05 Silverado here. Think I could sell it for break even if I wanted to...but don't want to. Once had an 89 F350 U-Haul for a few years and sold it for a profit.
1993 I purchased my first truck. GMC 2500 gas. 2019 I purchased my 2nd truck F250 Diesel. Both purchased new and I still have the GMC.
You points about older trucks are great. My 2013 F150 5.0. XL isn’t sexy but bought it used in 2014 with 10k miles. Used mainly for camping now up to 29k. So looking for fair weather to camp again!
Thanks Sean! I’d say the carbon savings of driving your “old” truck outweigh the carbon costs to build a new one!
Thanks, I suspect you are correct. I may address this issue in the future. I mean, we will probably end up buying a new truck but honestly I think the best Earth-friendly "green" strategy would be to keep using the old vehicle indefinitely...
Yes indeed, continued use of old "carbon footprints" could prevent the need for creating newer carbon footprints 😂😂
@@DavidHBurkart Haha! I know, and appreciate the slant on this. I think the point is that the carbon associated with manufacturing should be considered in the net carbon calculations. It’s not easy for people to grasp and there’s no clear winner. “Energy can neither be created or destroyed.” Our behaviors can directly affect clean air and greenhouse gases. Overall, I’d say the RVer is as carbon neutral as an energy conscious homeowner. Would be neat to capture some data on this.
@@DavidHBurkart yes, this is a point I wish I’d mentioned. Driving an older vehicle is a form of “recycling” or reusing an existing resource. Just creating a new truck involves a massive carbon footprint. With electric trucks, there are issues with mining lithium, and the recharge electricity itself has to come from somewhere (coal is a popular choice!). The upshot is that driving an old existing fossil fuel vehicle may be the most “Earth friendly” strategy.
@@jloppyhotmail created or destroyed. Energy is stored in many ways.
Pull our 2020 Grand Design Imagine 28.92 ft, 5595 lbs. TT with a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLE, with 52,892 miles. Has a 5.3L Vortec V8 Engine and the truck is fully loaded. It is and never will be FOR SALE. Great video and great reminders. Steve
No yearly tags in Montana if you have a vehicle older than 11 years old if you opt for permanent tags. A couple hundred up front, depending on vehicle type and then zero yearly. We had one vehicle 8 years, so that works out to $25 a year. We plan on keeping my current old vehicle that long at least and our other one has worked out to $16 if we paid yearly (12 years).
I agree with you 100 % ! Your attitude makes me proud ! Such a beautiful older truck you have ! The only reason for getting a newer truck where I live is because I live in the rust belt and the floors and boxes and everything else on our favorite beautiful older trucks just rots away before our eyes some times before it gets paid for ! You have taken such good care of your truck you can drive it for many more years for sure . The new trucks with all their "chips" and electronic stuff are very troublesome and also just take away all the fun and enjoyment and pride of actually driving and owning a GOOD CAPABLE pickup truck that lets the driver do ALL the driving and know just what it takes to get it done !
My 2006 95,000 mile F250 XLT 6.0L is in the que to be "Bullet Proofed"!! I LOVE my Truck!!!!
Mine is a 09 Chevy, my son has a body shop and takes care of all the little dings and dents, I have no plans of parting with her for years to come
I agree with every one of your points. I do have to pause at the $11,000 to $12,000 to bullet proof the motor. I found myself in that position with my 2007 F250. I loved that truck but we had to part ways. I will admit that now after your upgrades you have a fine pickup. And OBTW ya just gotta love that diesel sound. 🤩👍
Same story here on my 2004 F250 Diesel😕
Bullet proofing a 6 liter is money well spent if you have an example that you’ve gotten at a great price and is otherwise very clean and meets your needs.
There is another reason to keep, maintain and upgrade our old trucks, you know how what you got. Over the years of ownership and maintaining your truck, you know exactly what you got. With new truck, it takes time to get that bond and knowledge built. Great video..
As a soon to be 55 year old male, I say most old trucks rule, and so do "old guys". I also love the clatter of an older diesel engine. The new diesel and gasoline engines are definitely quiet. I actually put a mild exhaust system on my 2020 Silverado 1/2 ton gas truck just to give it a little sound. Lastly, that was a smooth move you did to close out the video. Loloho y'all!
I have an old Ford p/u truck that just turned 30 yrs old. The only problem I have with it is folks keep asking me if it's for sale. Nope, not until I die.
the 6.0 has the best turbo sound of any truck. I loved starting our 2006 F250 powerstroke but even with bullet proofing still had some issues that led us to a used 2017 Ram 3500...has the HO with 950ftlbs of torque. wont find that in an old truck without a lot of tuning.
Welcome home, Seemore! Looking forward to seeing you on the road!
She’s a beauty. We have a 2001 Ford F-350 7.3 diesel. Even though we pull our fifth wheel with a 2017 dually my husband will never get rid of his old girl.
This is one of my favorite videos you guys have put out. I totally agree with you. We tow our 5er with an ‘07 Chevy 2500HD LBZ Duramax. No DEF, No DPF and currently only 74k miles. She’s just getting started. Long live Seemore!!
Thanks, a couple of people are ready to hang me for this video. One guy suggested I stop posting videos altogether, because of this video. So I really appreciate your support, LOL
@@LongLongHoneymoon well, my beliefs have been quite unpopular as well but it never changed my mind haha. Do what’s best for you and your family and let people say what they will. Seemore is part of what made lo lo ho the great channel it is. Keep doing what you guys do. There’s great value in it.
@@nextupcamping It's really hard for me sometimes because obviously I want viewers to be happy. But I also want to be authentic and truthful. I think this video is authentic and truthful. Thanks for your comments.
I’m pretty sure that’s a pretty good year for the Duramax. I have 338,000 miles on my 2007, still on original engine AND Allison transmission. Pulls our 28 footer just fine👍
Thumbs up. My wife and I recently purchased her dads 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with LB7 Duramax only 54k original miles. Only used for hunting trips and stored in garage. This will be pulling our new Flying Cloud. Yeah we are grateful
Yay Symore! My brother’s 2007 Chevy Sierra SS was parked for a year, (my brother broke his hip & has been bed ridden since then) and had to AAA to come and check the battery. Turns out, the lock gadget needed a AAA battery & the trucks battery was fine. So, the best part was it started right up to everyone’s surprise. It’s a great vehicle. I drove it up the street & revved it a little & was thrilled to see it respond so well. It’s a V8 and it shows.
My brother is selling it to a friend.
Agree 100% Sean. See More is part of the family we started following a long time ago.
I’d have to agree I’m still driving my 1988 Chevy k2500 and I’m loving it
Two years ago, I decided to buy a truck camper. I bought an Eagle Cap 1200, I think the heaviest slide in camper made, at just south of 5,000 lbs empty, 6,500 loaded. I know some folks have put these campers on F350s and 450s, but empty they are at gross weight.
I found a 1999 F550, 7.3, pickup box with 44,000 miles on it. I bought it, and I LOVE it!
At 15,500 lbs, we're still 2,000 lbs UNDER gross!
Ford built about 300 zillion of these trucks, commercial, utility, tow trucks, you name it, parts are a hop, skip and a jump away!
And mechanics have tons of experience with them.
My mechanic said Ford derated the 7.3 so it would go 500,000 miles.
I'm 71. That ought to be just about right!
Oh yes and did I mention my 1977 Dodge Mallard class C 360 V8 well I had gone through that motor from bottom to top upgrading and replacing and renewing .. brand new Edelbrock aluminum high performance intake manifold and high performance 4 barrel carburetor and those chromie valve covers they're just for show.. there are advantages to an older vehicle they are so much easier to work on.
It does everything you need. You can actually work on it. You have no payments. And unlike newer vehicles where all the dash stuff it tied up in one OEM only 'infotainment' screen, you can upgrade the GPS and radio to whatever you want. Drive it until the wheels fall off!
Great video! We are still driving a 2003 Dodge 2500. Did some big repairs this last year but those are still cheaper than a new vehicle. She runs good & pulls our fifth wheel like a charm.
That's nice.... Hey how are you 🙂
You're my type of people! I have a love affair with my 2006 Toyota Tundra Access Cab. Smaller, not a tank, 4WD and I get 20MPG on the Hwy. It looks and drives like new. I have had people come to the door at supper time wanting to buy it. Stopped at the gas station by a Ford salesman who wanted to buy it for his son. I bought the truck 5 years ago for $10K.....on AutoTrader a like truck are selling for $16-$20K....really doesn't matter though....I'll never sell it. LOVE my Tundra...it's old....but so am I LoL!!!!
Beautiful "Old" Truck! The interior is beautiful for the age of your Rig! I searched for a decent older truck but just couldn't find one and I ordered and paid cash for a new 2021 F350 Lariat before the chip storage hit. I think I got a great deal and have a truck that is worth 10 to 15K more than I paid for it. I went with the 7.3 Gas....being afraid of the maintenance costs of the new Diesels.
Yep. Sean makes great points about the older diesels being simpler. They are. But I wouldn't buys a new diesel for anything. Ford hit it out of the park with the new godzilla motor.
I just flew to Idaho to pick up a 99 f350 7.3 diesel. Less than 100k. Paint & interior almost mint. Paid 30k and love it. 2000 miles home without a problem.
Okay I agree after I got broke down not too far from you because of a DPF , I noticed that nobody reached out to us like they do you guys but that doesn’t matter you need to get some better rims and tires on that thing your truck does look good now , looks beautiful I love it
Being south Alabama residents, our best investment for our truck has been a Ranch hand steel bumper/brush guard. Those deer can do some damage without them.
We pay $900+ in California for our 2017 F450. Its totally out of control.
96 F350 Power stroke crew cab dully, Snowbird with 35' fifth wheel. Great Video! And I agree!!!!!
As the proud owner of a 15 year old Chevy 2500HD Duramax, I couldn’t agree more. Old trucks and old guys rule!
By the way, there’s a reason they don’t write country songs about new pickup trucks… they just aren’t as cool!
LOL great point!
Very well said.From my experience of 30 Plus years in the diesel truck industry ,keep that truck.She is looking sweet.
If you upgrade your truck and decide to sell Seemore, you’ll make bank if you put it up for sale on an online auction for fans to bid on. I passed by you in Grand Teton last year in our 2006 F250. Your truck looks amazing.
I’m with you, I own a 2007 F250 and my Company truck is a 2021 F250, both trucks are similarly equipped but with the 2021 having a few more options but I enjoy my personal truck, it has the 6 speed manual transmission and it’s just a great experience driving it. I put 10 times as many miles on my company truck each year because or work travel but I love to get home and drive my old truck.
Totally agree with the 10 reasons why old truck rules, what I don't understand is why you would consider a new truck? Seemore looks great and performs well.
We just know that eventually he won't be reliable for long distance towing. We will hold on to him as long as he can do the job!
Love the old trucks. 04 Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab Duramax here
We have a 2008 F250 6.4 SD and Love it. and we are retiring this summer and going Fulltime and leaving Alaska after 36yrs. We can't wait. Hope to see you on the road!
I worked for a man that made millions in the oil industry lived in Newport Beach California drove a little white pickup truck with the big brown streak on the driver's door from spitting out chewing tobacco love your video specially the one on Haines Alaska hoping Canada opens up so I can get up there let's all say a prayer for the Canadian trucker farmers and all that support them NorCal mark
Love my old truck. 01 Ford F350 crew cab dually with a 7.3. Just got done repainting her and a lot of maintenance work on the engine. She has always been a work horse . California with a personal plate $546
Thanks, that's so nice and I really enjoy watching it on here.
Hey how are you doing today?
I specifically wanted DEF and DPF and have hand zero issues. I love that my quiet Duramax has tons of power and minimal environmental impact.
Old school isn’t always better.
To each his own.
Simplest way cost less and less worry. Long Live the old pickup. I have 2 Fords over 20 years old. I just get in and drive. And the parts cost less. You hit all the prime points. The old boy looks good from the shop.Keep on Trucking!!!
That's, nice and thanks
Hey how are you doing today
I like your old truck. I'm glad I tuned in.
I put LED Head Lights (Bulbs)on my 2006 chevy silverado. Best $50 spent ever. Got them on Amazon. VERY EASY TO DO. Amazing difference.
Thanks I will check it out! I would like to upgrade our lights across the board.
@@LongLongHoneymoon I replaced them all around. The Led backup lights help too. I replaced my driving lights too. Everything but blinkers. 🙂
Now in our 9th year of RVing, we have been through 3 trucks. My 2016 RAM Cummins was bought in 2018. It will hopefully be the last truck I own. “If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else.” - Dave Ramsey
I am so glad you got your truck fixed, you made it sound like it was totaled but not so much. the tags on my 2015 RAM 3500 DRW is $27.00 here in Arkansas, I could put my Veterans tag on it for $3.00
The tags on my 2018 Ram 1500 cost over $600 in California.
@@lonbrand8175 another reason to Leave Cal
@@dannybryant4440 Yes,I agree.
Actually I think the front end of your truck looks pretty classic and very nice!
Thanks, I agree that the design is pretty clean and nice.
I have a 2000 Ford Excursion.
Over the years it’s pulled sand toys,
good sized boats, and now a travel trailer.
Been a great truck, but things are starting to go bad like the fuel pump,
door locks, rear end bearings.
And every piece of plastic is brittle now.
Hate to give it up because it runs really good for having 200k, but at some point we’ll have to trade it in.
We understand! We don't ever WANT to get rid of Seemore, but at a certain point we know we'll have to. Just waiting as looooooong as possible! 😄
I have a 2004 F350 Lariat dually and I wouldn’t give it up for nothing. I know every little quirk about it. I know when it isn’t running right. Love the videos. I told my 8 year old, it would be his first vehicle.
I have a 1997 F250 with over 150k miles on it. It runs great. Doesn't burn or leak oil. Has a few dents and a little rust on the bed but nothing serious. I plan to fix these things and maybe spring for a new paint job this summer. Oh this old truck has been there when our new Jeep and Toyota SUVs have been in the shop for weeks being repaired for transmission and electric power steering failures.
I LOVE older trucks and LOVE Seemore! I'd give anything to still have my '03 Ford 150. I'm a general contractor and that truck was my home. Sold it when I retired from building. We also had a fantastic 1999 F350 dually we hauled our Chalet truck camper on and sold that as a package. Agree completely with the freedom you have when things are paid for and you have no debt. We've always bought vehicles several years old and let someone else take the hit on depreciation. I love that you've kept the same truck and camper. You guys are the best!
We love our 2011 F350 Lariat diesel (custom ordered with all the goodies for travel). Only have 136000 miles on it and it pulls our 40 foot fiver effortlessly. It IS "cheaper to keep her." And yes, we do use DEF but it's no biggie. Re: new key fobs. Had to replace one of our electronic key fobs which quit working. Over $120.00! But it was easy to pair with the ignition. We'll keep this truck until our RVing days are over.
Long live Seemore!!! May the road forever rise up to meet him! He's seen you through and himself been through so much. That pre-bulletproofing startup at 1:30 brings back memories! 😱💔 Here's to another 15 years, Seemore! Loloho!! 😎👍
I know its very Proletariat of me, but I am quite happy to keep driving my old 2017 Ram. Its old, but its paid for.
I love my 2006 F350 crew cab 4x4 long bed 6.0 L diesel and I’m never getting rid of it but eventually I’m getting another pickup that’ll be newer I haven’t decided what I’m getting but my Ford isn’t going anywhere 👍👍👍👍👍
Lovin' it, I I'm in your boat with older choice of tow vehicle . I run an 07 Expedition 5.4 gasser. I'll keep looking for a similar year diesel crew cab (Ford of course), but not real concerned at this moment. Yes paid for vehicles rule.
Sweet video! Like older women, that older truck is a keeper! Yawl have really taken good care of Seemore!(love the name)!!!safe travels always!😊
I have a 2000 Chevy Tahoe and a 01 GMC Sierra. I do all the upkeep myself. They have small issues but I love these old vehicles. Look at the new prices it's outrageous for a moderately equipped new truck
My 2006 F250 4x4 Lariant Crew Cab 6.0 was $137 with specialty plate in Nevada. Never had any issues with it the truck, not bulletproofed either.
Sold my F250 so I can get a 5th wheel. Needed to upgrade the truck to have higher payload capacity. Bought a 2012 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7 Laramie Longhorn $36,500 cash. Already 6 check engine codes a week after I bought it. I miss my Ford.
Totally agree! Keep Seemore! I do have a 2017 F250 6.3 gas totally paid for. It is beautiful. But my daily driver is a 91 F150 with an inline 4.9 to run around town in. I love it and people give older vehicles wide berth. It is a hunk of steel and would fair well if we swapped paint.
We bought a 2004 F350 6.0L Lariat CC new off the lot in June of '04 and have put 169k miles on it. Bone stock, runs like new with upgraded mirrors like yours (thanks for the tip)! We have also hit a deer with it and had a Honda Accord slam into the right rear while cruising down I75 and thought we ran over a piece of wood. In other words it's been a tough old truck that just keeps on pulling our Cougar 5th wheel. It's like part of the family now...no way I'd get rid of it!
I'm with you. We tow our Grand Design travel trailer with a 2007 Chevrolet 1500 Classic. Just turned over 170,00 miles and still running strong. It's registered with Chevrolet's "Legend Program." There is no way I will pay the going asking price for a new truck.
Spot on! I have a 1998 Chev Silverado V8 vortex...paid for, solid engine, not so solid transmission. No spying software/hardware, no flat screen info center...just a reliable truck. However, we have a Winnebago Navion on a Mercedes-Benz 3500 diesel chassis. I love the MB diesel but I lost one of the key fobs and only wish it was $200 try north of 500 for Mercedes-Benz key fob and key!
Plates in GA.--$20.00. My 2020 F-250 6.7 RWD is worth more now than the sticker price. And my plates remain the same price.
If an older truck work for you, great, I respect that. I agree with the fixed running boards, but an electronic locked tailgate is harder to break into. There are advantages to both new and older trucks. You claim new trucks are monitoring the owner's conversation and other information to sell. Easy enough to turn off if you don't want to use it. Besides, I have looked and haven't seen anything (except for vehicle location) that isn't available when you take your vehicle in for service at a dealer.
I'm with you Sean! I have a 2002 Tundra and a 1996 Jeep Cherokee that I love. I could buy a new truck, but mine works fine, and the thought of being a debt donkey again really puts me off.
Congratulations! Thank you. I have a 2004 Ford Excursion-Limited 4x4 6.0 Diesel (like seemore), my son understands the value of this rig but my wife and daughter tell me, "get rid of that old thing". I am planning a trip to Bullet Proof in Mesa, Az to have the engine worked on like you did with Seemore. It's been a good truck. Soon, it will be better for many more years to come.
I have been on the fence about upgrading my 02 F350 dually and every time one of the biggest reasons I haven't is I just can't justify paying $80K plus for a new truck. My truck, Brutus, has a half million miles on him and other than just needing some cosmetic attention will pull our 40 ft 5th wheel anywhere. I have a 45 plus year background in the auto repair business and he is mechanically perfect. I have done my share of restorations and paint work so this summer I'm going to give Brutus a new coat and drive another half million. Brutus does have a few "add on's" but the drive train is stock. I have added rear air springs for a smooth ride and I have added a guage panel that lets me monitor lift fuel pressure, boost, voltage, high pressure oil pump performance, left exhaust temp, right exhaust temp, center exhaust temp and suspension pressure. I enjoy your videos and write an amateur blog. Maybe one of ese days our paths will cross, stay safe and enjoy.
Love the sound of the 6.0 and I do miss it. I did up grade for the new 6.7 last yr before the shortage. Then sold the 6.0 a few months ago and got 70% of my $ back because of the shortage after 15 yrs of usage
I DRIVE A 06 GMC 2500HD. AND I RARELY WASH IT. A GOOD RAIN STORM DOES EVERYTHING I NEED. I DO CARRY A SQEEGEE AND WINDOW CLEANER THOUGH
I too am enjoying the “benefits “ of a 2006 (Chevy LBZ) fifth wheel tow truck approaching a quarter million miles. I am fighting to keep myself from buying a mega million bucks new truck for the reason of having a quiet modern comfortable ride. I have spent a lot of work and money restoring this old gal but I am older than you and I can see down the road to a time when I won’t be camping and I won’t need a truck then so why not get it now? My taxes are $25 a year and rag is $25 a yr. Taxes here on a new truck is about $1000 a year. I don’t worry if the kayak slips and scratches her like I would on a beautiful new rig.
2000 7.3 xlt ranch... Daily driver... Pulls anything I asked it to. No dpf... 19-21mpg... "A fool and his money soon part"... Need i say more...
Couldn’t agree more but, add a Ranch Hand grill guard for protection.
Thanks, we will look into getting one. Our recent deer collision was an eye opener!
FYI Sam Walton also went through a few airplanes to check on his stores. He kept a hunting truck in a hanger I took care of in Alice, Texas.
We figured he probably had a plane, lol, but nobody sees that when you go to the store! ;)
My daily driver for my 130 mile commute and my tow rig is my 2007 Silverado Classic SRW 3500 with 526k on the original engine, trans and fuel system.
I have a 1998 K3500 crew cab dually as our tow rig. I've put a 12 valve Cummins into it and I'll probably keep it forever. It has all of the updates creature comforts a modern truck would including cameras, navigation, etc and it costs me nothing monthly. No DPF, no DEF, no complex computer systems, still gets modern truck MPGs and will outlive its modern brethren.
Loved it when you described the folding mirrors. Ford wants $1500 parts + $300 labor for the power folding one if you break it. My dad had a 2000 F350 Dually that looked just like Seemore (white extended cab) - never had any issues with it. Loved towing with it and it (with the 7.3L) got decent mileage towing.
This old man (72) likes your Seemore. When it's time, I'd like a chance to match the best offer for Seemore. It would be a tribute to my grandfather, first Ford Dealership in WI. He'd be proud of the way you care for Seemore.
We bought our 2005 cash. 400K miles and running great! We maintain it and religiously check and change fluids. Love our truck. Full time RVers.
Just picked up an 87 f350 7.3 with banks turbo. Fixing it up and trying it out to see if it’s a better daily than my 94 f250 with the 460- a very thirsty machine
I drive an old 2010 F150 with 145,000 miles on her. I am hanging on your every word on this vlog. Thank you.
I sold my newer diesel truck for a good amount more than I paid when prices went crazy and bought a 10 yo Wrangler to pull behind the motorhome.
Yeah with the upgrade you've done if it's not broke don't fix it, old Trucks are the best I have an old 01 2500 series Dodge love it
I still drive my 2003 F250 with a 7.3 Powerstroke. 143500 miles and still pulling a 35ft Cedar Creek. Passed up some crazy offers on my truck. I can’t spend $65k to replace it!! Keep Seemore on the road!
Amen to everything you said! Seemore is a much loved truck!
03' Dodge Dually 4x4 187K miles. Runs great but with stock suspension, it can be like a jackhammer and shortly after a 6-8 hr haul I'm ready for either a Chiropractic appointment or searching your vid's for the closest natural hotspring to visit. Love your content. First class.
Love Seemore!! Still loving my 1998 Ford Expedition 5.4 with 245K and counting.....
Wow! I have a 2007 Ford Lariat Super Cab F150. I like my truck for all of the same reasons you like yours.
Not much of a traveler myself, but have LOVED the videos of ssemore's restoration, I have an 03 F250 that I gave $11,000 for in 2017 and I can tell you with confidence if someone offered to trade me even for a 2022, I'd respectfully decline. This bodystyle, Inside and out I think will always look better than the newer ones. that goes for chevy and ram alike! Keep truckin!!
I couldn't agree with you more! A hundred thumbs up! I have a 99 Ford Super duty, still going strong!!
Love my 2000 dodge Cummins with 594,978 miles on the odometer. No blow by and still running strong!
Still driving my 2004 F.250 PSD bought new,with the 6.0 with 256K on it. Had some of the usual issues but never bulllet proofed and never tuned. I did put a larger exhaust pipe on from turbo back, LOVE the sound. Pulls my 24 ft tt no problem. Maintenance with oem a must.
I bought mine in 03, tuned it with the spartan sct tunes and saved up for the dreaded 6.0 issues. Well when i sold it at 320k i was still waiting on those issues to pop up.