Media GX460 / Prado150 pic thread

[Rednexus]

My favorite style Ford by far, and sad to see yours meeting an early end . My stepbrother had a stripper F150 RCSB (300-6 and a 5-speed) that was going strong at ~300K when he sold it. Every bit as reliable as a Land Cruiser, but more fuel efficient with cheaper parts . One summer job company truck I had 20+ years ago was a 1997 F250 RCLB 4x4 with a 460/auto. I used it to pull a Kubota compact utility tractor around to mow conservation areas. Not a "fast" truck by any means, but you barely noticed the tractor back there.

@r2m, was yours a 7.3 Powerstroke or a 460? Both are great engines.

 

[r2m]

My favorite style Ford by far, and sad to see yours meeting an early end . My stepbrother had a stripper F150 RCSB (300-6 and a 5-speed) that was going strong at ~300K when he sold it. Every bit as reliable as a Land Cruiser, but more fuel efficient with cheaper parts . One summer job company truck I had 20+ years ago was a 1997 F250 RCLB 4x4 with a 460/auto. I used it to pull a Kubota compact utility tractor around to mow conservation areas. Not a "fast" truck by any means, but you barely noticed the tractor back there.

@r2m, was yours a 7.3 Powerstroke or a 460? Both are great engines.

It was a rebuilt 460 gasser.

 

[Hiluxforever]

It was a rebuilt 460 gasser.

had 2 6 packs i was vehicle control officer for in the airforce along with a F700.

Pre superduty 4 door long bed eith a windsor was gutless.

Then a superduty 4 door long bed with a 5.3 or 5.4 and it had a lot better power.

Older truck was ok. Newer truck was driven into the ground. Drove it in the snow when it was less than 2 years old and the abs was broken.

 

[Hiluxforever]

ARB brushless twin is in. It uses delph aptiv multipak 630 connectors.

wired it into my fog lights for now. I will have to find a better solution long term. When I wire a mobile radio I will run a wire into the cabin for a compressor switch.

 

[Rednexus]

ARB brushless twin is in. It uses delph aptiv multipak 630 connectors.

wired it into my fog lights for now. I will have to find a better solution long term. When I wire a mobile radio I will run a wire into the cabin for a compressor switch.

I used this bracket for my underhood switch. There are many places it can be mounted.

https://www.amazon.com/BERPSE-3014188-Trailers-Mounting-Together/dp/B0CJDVPQ57/?tag=ihco-20

 

[Green4Gulf]

Wet trail day! Had some hail and a semi deep water crossing.

 

[MeefZah]

These stupid mountains keep getting in the way of my sweet badge pics

 

[Green4Gulf]

These stupid mountains keep getting in the way of my sweet badge pics

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Some Yosemite action I see!

 

[MeefZah]

Some Yosemite action I see!

Yeah, wasn't on the bingo card originally, but my wife wanted to do it again, and we had some days to kill because I deleted Anza in order to make it to Alabama Hills to secure a campsite before the weekend. Yosemite slotted in nicely between Sequoia / KC and heading up to our old home in Eureka.

 

[MeefZah]

Usal Beach camping was great. Just like Alabama Hills you can't do it on a weekend, but not because of the number of people - because of the quality of people! Can get a little crazy, and is not policed. Beautiful and calm on a Monday night though.

 

[Green4Gulf]

Usual Beach camping was great. Just like Alabama Hills you can't do it on a weekend, but not because of the number of people - because of the quality of people! Gets a little krunk and is not policed. Beautiful on a Monday night though.

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I was just there not too long ago. The wind got real nasty in the middle of the night and the next day. Had to pack up early.

 

[jdam]

We went a bit further north of Usal a few years ago - to Tolkan beach. Middle of January so it was pretty cold but totally worth it. Spent a few days in the King Ranges as well.

 

[MeefZah]

Super cool place. Filled me with "want".

 

[Rednexus]

Super cool place. Filled me with "want".

Stayed about a 30 minute walk from there earlier this year for a conference. The only free time I had, it was closed! Will save it for the next trip to SLC.

 

[jdam]

Really a must-go if you're into anything LC.

 

[alhounos]

Wild, I was just in SLC as the final stop of our Utah trip and all we did was go to a fantastic Italian restaurant (Matteo's). Gotta go there next time we're in Utah, which will hopefully be soon.

 

[MeefZah]

Here's a few other pics since there is some interest:

 

[MeefZah]

 

[Rednexus]

Great pics! Granted I could have gone when I was in SLC, but the one free day we had we decided to go skiing instead .

 

[r2m]

Great pics! Granted I could have gone when I was in SLC, but the one free day we had we decided to go skiing instead .

Wow, Skiing (this side of the scale)

going to the museum (this side of the scale), that's a tough one! I'd love to do both!