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>Hey Mike, > >Actually, he DOES mean 6.0.. it's the 'latest and greatest' >diesel from Ford. The new 6.0 powerstroke is apparently >lighter, quieter and more powerful, with better fuel economy >than the venerable 7.3. Wow that thing sounds like the cat's meow. Verrrry nice indeed. >As...

Well Earl, you are in a pretty good place to find answers. The best thing to do is to search through the archives on these here forums and do a bit of reading. I found it to be a big help as almost all of your questions have been asked many times over. Hope that helps. -- Mike N

RE: Hey Van guys (and Gals)! What are you paying f >Is your cargo insurance included in that price? I pay >$1500.00 a year for mine that is $1mil, liability and $100K >cargo. Yikes that is less than I am paying for the barest of minimums on my insurance presently! >All insurance is based...

Thanks for the reply Frank. I am aware of the upfit deals out there with GM. Since I am not likely going to be able to afford a new van it will have to be something installed by myself. As for the Diesel Econoline do you mean the 8.0 motor? If it drives like the '95 F450 with the 7.3 Power...

RE: Hey Van guys (and Gals)! What are you paying f I posted this thread about *insurance* not hotshots. Please keep replies on topic. -- Mike N

As a subscriber to many forums with many topics I have finally fallen out of my chair laughing! Thanks for the quite true post DD. You made my day. :D -- Mike N

I am actively shopping for a new van and am thinking ahead about cargo securement. Most (if not all) the Expedite companies require E-track in cargo vans so I was wondering how you have it installed. I got to looking at things and it seems the best place would be in the floor instead of the...

I had an F450 with the Power Stroke/E4OD powertrain. The transmission is the weakest part. The motor is terrific. Expect to have to buy silly things like an alternator, water pump etc with high miles. Get the trans checked over before you buy. I know for a fact Ford had big problems with the...

I am looking to upgrade my insurance and have been shopping for quotes. I don't like what I am seeing. (3K to 4K/yr $1M coverage) SO what are you folks paying? Are the rates I am being quoted crazy? If you don't want to post that kinda info here but would be kind enough to share please email...

Hey OVM, how do you figure 200 cities in the US for DX. I counted only 21 offices here on the DX website. (I am looking to move and wanted to see where else DX is) It's too bad DX does not have an expedite group here in the states like you fine folks up there in CA have. PS: OVM I sent you...

It's all a gubbermint conspiracy to make us all drooling idiots who need to be told what to do! (I swear! ;)) -- Mike N

The part I find the funniest is the first line. 'clean truck' OMG! and 'no smoke after warm up'. That thing is icky. -- Mike N

Well ain't that sumthin :) The DOT giveth and the DOT taketh away! Even if the next new van I buy does not have DRL I will still be driving with my lights on. -- Mike N

Heh. Iveco Daily. I am sure that means 'daily trip to repair shop' indeed! Although is is a nifty 'looking' van. -- Mike N

JuJu can *have* I495! :o What I would like to know is when is a van manufacturer going to fill the need and make a unit with a side door big enough for a 4 foot pallet to load through. As for the sprinter I am waiting like many here are to see just how well they hold up before I part with...

Hahahahahahahaaa! eBay. Never thought to look for trucks on ePay..... -- Mike N

No not the Baltimore Beltway. the DC beltway (I-495) Pure hell it is. Sat at the Wilson bridge for amost 45 minutes this evening. I dunno what is different about the CA Sprinter but they do offer a long wheelbase 2500 here. It has 13.5 feet of cargo deck length. Nice truck. I looked at one at...

>They came back this year selling trucks >under the Hyundai brand. > And dropped dead in December. They sold less than 100 new trucks in 2003. http://fleetowner.com/ar/fleet_hyundai_trucks_calls/ -- Mike N

I am not a huge fan of conversion vans or RV's but that is sharp looking. -- Mike N

What? Big comanies screwing over littel guys? Who'da thunk it?? :+ As for the UD's I made mention of in my previous comments they are beat hard. Often they get 400 miles a day and are asked to haul more than engineered to. SO in my book that adds up to a good tough truck. In the area I am we...