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03-17-2011, 11:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
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The only thing I will miss
The only thing I will miss about the old truck is its beautiful color. When washed and polished, it really stands out. The new one is not so outstanding, bit more subdued. It does have bells and whistles in abundance. I tried to trade down but the best deal available was on another King Ranch.
I had a long talk with the service manager. The report I got was very positive. Seems the only service they are doing on the 2011s is oil change and tire rotations. That's quite different from the 6.0 L and 6.4 L histories.
Too bad I can't somehow connect my built in tire pressure monitor to monitor the Montana tires. Those Timbrens I bought will easily move over to the new truck, just one bolt on each side. I don't know that I need them, but I will move them anyway.
Dianna really likes the back up help from the tailgate camera. It gives a very clear picture and onscreen guidelines as to where the truck will end up if you keep backing.
The dashboard is beginning to look like a cockpit with all the digital indicators. If this keeps up, it might require a copilot to drive the thing.
The B&W turnover ball will be installed along with the Rhino-liner spray-in bed liner. We will pick it up tomorrow.
Oh, it's a Golden Bronze 2011 King Ranch F350 6.7L SRW w/3.55 RE
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03-17-2011, 12:13 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Lone Grove
Posts: 147
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Congrats Stiles on the new ride. I know you're going to love it. Nice color too. I looked at that color pretty hard too but decided to stay with the white. Enjoy your new truck.
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03-17-2011, 02:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,528
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I love the golden bronze color. Great truck.
Lynwood
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03-17-2011, 02:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
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OK Ford people, quick question: Is it true Ford is putting 6.7 decals on Gas Trucks?? LOL, had a new 6.7 go by us the other day as we walked to the pool and it was quieter than many Gas trucks. So did Ford get a winner with their new engine? I was really thinking of switching, but having been a GM owner for many years (more than I want to count) decided to stay GM.
Best wishes with those new 6.7 Fords.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-17-2011, 03:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Centerville
Posts: 1,347
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Congrats on the new truck. I have test driven the 2011 6.7 what a truck. Having driven a Superduty now for nearly 13 years ( early 99 ) Would not own anything else. I am holding off for that new body change hopefully in the next couple years.
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03-17-2011, 03:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
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It is really very quiet. I thought the 6.4 L was quiet, but this defines quiet for a diesel.
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03-17-2011, 03:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Congratulations and enjoy.
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Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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03-17-2011, 06:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Siloam Springs
Posts: 2,206
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Congratulations, sounds like a great truck.
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03-18-2011, 04:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 1,153
M.O.C. #3403
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Stiles,
We just ordered our 2011 F350 so I don't have the TV to go check, does the built in tire pressure monitor system show the tire pressure of each tire on the dash? Or is it a low pressure warning system only.
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03-19-2011, 02:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,528
M.O.C. #2283
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What differences do you notice in your old KR end the new one.
Lynwood
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03-20-2011, 04:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
M.O.C. #10246
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Congratulations on your new truck! Need to replace the old pic with a new one.
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03-20-2011, 09:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
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Hey Stiles, the service man at our Ford dealer tried to get me to take one for a test drive. He said I would never want to go back once I did. He really had a lot of good to say about the new engine in them. Congratulations on the new truck, enjoy it and I hope you get many great years of service from it.
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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03-21-2011, 08:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Silverton
Posts: 489
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We have sold a number of them and everyone that owns them seems to love the performance and mileage. Did have one guy from California that had something come loose in the engine (that was attributed to the dealer down there doing something during his last oil change) Ford had us order a complete engine assy. and as he was from out of state-paid for his hotel stay here, then flew him and his dog back to Ca. and then flew him back up here to pickup his truck!! Called for engine back so the engineers could inspect it....
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03-21-2011, 08:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Silverton
Posts: 489
M.O.C. #11144
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I should also state that he had already put 50,000 miles on the truck when this happened.
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03-21-2011, 11:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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Congrats Stiles. I know you are going to love your new truck. We love our 2011. You are right, it is quiet. Enjoy.
George
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03-28-2011, 12:44 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Savannah
Posts: 270
M.O.C. #7253
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My old , 06 King Ranch was Oxford White. The new 2011 King Ranckh is White Platinum metallic tri-coat. It kinda looks like the color that is used on a lot of Cadillac Escalades. You know now that I think of it, these King Ranch trucks are sort of the Cadillacs of the diesel truck world. LOL
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03-29-2011, 03:42 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
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Congatulations Stiles. I think that is a beautiful color.
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03-29-2011, 04:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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This was when his trade-in truck was new, and when he bought the new Big Sky
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03-29-2011, 04:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
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M.O.C. #2059
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This is what happens when you have witnesses.
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