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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 10:45 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
I think we're going to take the 'Vette for a ride.

Or possibly the Ranger up to Webster Lake.

Or maybe both.


Or...you could start building my fishing rod.

That's a rainy, snowy day thing.

Eisboch

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 10:57 AM, Eisboch wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 10:45 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
I think we're going to take the 'Vette for a ride.

Or possibly the Ranger up to Webster Lake.

Or maybe both.

Or...you could start building my fishing rod.

That's a rainy, snowy day thing.

Eisboch

He probably goes skiing on those days. :}

LOL. It's the anticipation anyway ... I ordered a car lift from Rotary
Lift (Revolution) on June 3rd. The distributor told me it would be
delivered and installed the week of June 26th.

It was delivered and installed Friday afternoon.

Eisboch

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 1:25 PM, Eisboch wrote:

LOL. It's the anticipation anyway ... I ordered a car lift from Rotary
Lift (Revolution) on June 3rd. The distributor told me it would be
delivered and installed the week of June 26th.

It was delivered and installed Friday afternoon.

Eisboch



I've never owned a "custom" fishing rod.
BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the moment.


Check it out:

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift1small.jpg

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift2small2.jpg

Eisboch

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" asked in message
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I assume that the lift has a manual locking system?

Yep. Each corner has a latch that drops into a slot in each of the vertical
posts. There are slots every 3 inches or so. You can adjust the position of
the slots so the latches drop in where you want them to.

It goes up using a 220v motor and hydraulic pump driving a long cylinder
located horizontally under one of the ramps. The cylinder in turn operates
four cables that do the lifting. To lower, you raise it slightly to take the
weight off of the latches then, holding a release lever, you move a
hydraulic valve with a small lever.
The weight lowers it at a controlled rate.

I laid this whole thing out using a CADD program before I bought it. It
actually fits exactly like the numbers said it would.

Eisboch

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:50:46 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:


BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the moment.

YAY!!!

Now, go buy here a Corvette.


If you haven't, check out a BMW 330i or 330ci. It is sporty, gobs of
power and handles beautifully.
The 330ci is a convertable. The top is double layered and insulated. With
it up you cannot distinguish it as being a convertible, noise or cold-wise.

Eisboch

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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" asked in message
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I assume that the lift has a manual locking system?

Yep. Each corner has a latch that drops into a slot in each of the
vertical posts. There are slots every 3 inches or so. You can adjust the
position of the slots so the latches drop in where you want them to.

It goes up using a 220v motor and hydraulic pump driving a long cylinder
located horizontally under one of the ramps. The cylinder in turn
operates four cables that do the lifting. To lower, you raise it slightly
to take the weight off of the latches then, holding a release lever, you
move a hydraulic valve with a small lever.
The weight lowers it at a controlled rate.

I laid this whole thing out using a CADD program before I bought it. It
actually fits exactly like the numbers said it would.

Eisboch



We have a Quaker Steak and Lube franchise near us
(http://www.quakersteak.com/default.a...tion=sheffield) . The owner
of the franchise is a car and bike collector and displays his toys in the
restaurant. For cars he uses a lift similar to the one you have:

http://tinyurl.com/yb99p9

Other cars and bikes he displays:

http://tinyurl.com/sm3ud

http://tinyurl.com/y364d5 (tip the bartender and he plays a sound of the
bike taking off)

http://tinyurl.com/sdxxn

http://tinyurl.com/y3bjuw

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 2:42 PM, Eisboch wrote:

Check it out:

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift1small.jpg

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift2small2.jpg

Eisboch

I like the lift idea...

It was worth the wait. Even Mrs.E. likes it. It is well made and doesn't
have a commercial garage look. It's also free standing and does not require
bolting to the floor. They sell optional wheels that can be set to raise
the whole thing up when you lower the ramps so you can move it around.

It's a hobbyist line made by Rotary Lift (who makes the majority of
commercial lifts) and is called a "Revolution". It's rated for 7000 lbs.
and is available in several colors. The guy who bought our house in Florida
turned me on to it.

Eisboch

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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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Paintbrush Pro X is a blast.

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift1modified.jpg

Eisboch

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" JimH" not telling you @ pffftt.com wrote in message
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We have a Quaker Steak and Lube franchise near us
(http://www.quakersteak.com/default.a...tion=sheffield) . The
owner of the franchise is a car and bike collector and displays his toys
in the restaurant. For cars he uses a lift similar to the one you have:

http://tinyurl.com/yb99p9

Other cars and bikes he displays:

http://tinyurl.com/sm3ud

http://tinyurl.com/y364d5 (tip the bartender and he plays a sound of the
bike taking off)

http://tinyurl.com/sdxxn

http://tinyurl.com/y3bjuw


Very similar, but a different manufacturer. Works the same way.

Eisboch

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Eisboch wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:50:46 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:



BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the moment.

YAY!!!

Now, go buy here a Corvette.



If you haven't, check out a BMW 330i or 330ci. It is sporty, gobs of
power and handles beautifully.
The 330ci is a convertable. The top is double layered and insulated. With
it up you cannot distinguish it as being a convertible, noise or cold-wise.

Eisboch



Or the 335i. Twin turbos in a BMW!

Dan

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Eisboch wrote:

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 1:25 PM, Eisboch wrote:

LOL. It's the anticipation anyway ... I ordered a car lift from Rotary
Lift (Revolution) on June 3rd. The distributor told me it would be
delivered and installed the week of June 26th.

It was delivered and installed Friday afternoon.

Eisboch



I've never owned a "custom" fishing rod.
BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the moment.



Check it out:

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift1small.jpg

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift2small2.jpg

Eisboch



How high is the ceiling in your garage? I was considering a lift to add
another car. I knew a guy in IL who has a Viper and a Ferrari - both
short cars in a 9' high garage.

The little woman loves her Toyota MR2 Spyder - I hate it. I've been
looking at new cars and am leaning toward the SLK350 but I wouldn't want
to park it outside. Her "go-cart" could easily fit under the lift. I'm
just not sure I have the clearance for the car above it. I'm sure as
soon as she drives the new car, the Toyota will be a memory and we will
have a lift for sale...

Dan

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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:13:14 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

Hmmm. A pick-me-up truck?

I believe you can get an after market super charger for a Tundra.

http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/auto.../sctundra.html

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"Dan" wrote in message
ink.net...

Eisboch wrote:


Check it out:

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift1small.jpg

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift2small2.jpg

Eisboch

How high is the ceiling in your garage? I was considering a lift to add
another car. I knew a guy in IL who has a Viper and a Ferrari - both
short cars in a 9' high garage.


The ceiling is just short of 12 feet ... 11' 9", IIRC. But there's an
enclosed steel I-beam that runs across it plus the garage door opener motor
that is mounted slightly below the beam level. I thought I might have to
remove the motor and use the door manually, but it worked out ok for these
cars.
Height to the bottom of the garage door motor is 118". The two cars in the
pictures are just about 55" high each. (they were low in those days) You
have to add the thickness of the lift ramp which is 4", yielding a total of
114". So, the GTO's roof is just about 2 inches from the door motor and the
Charger has 2" of clearance below the lift. Close, but it makes it. I was
concerned that the position would not be at one of the latch slots, but it
turns out they are adjustable, so it all worked out.

The lift will go higher. One of my options is to put the '46 Ford
convertible on top with the roof and windows down. The windshield will sit
forward of the steel beam enclosure which will allow the lift to go all the
way up. Doing that, taller cars, like Mrs.E's 750 will fit under it.

Fortunately, I have another two car garage attached to the horse barn that I
can use for the taller cars.
It's not as roomy, but it's heated.

These would work for boats too if your garage is tall enough. You can order
them with solid floors rather than ramps, although I wouldn't. The ramps
are quite wide ... about 18". I ordered two removable drip pans that can
either slide the length of the ramps or be removed. It's nice to be able to
work under the car and have access to the chassis components.

Eisboch

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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How much ceiling height is required?


Best thing to do is to go to:

http://www.revolutionlifts.com/

and click on "More Information" and then on "Before you buy".

It will bring up a .pdf document that includes a worksheet for determining
height requirements for the different models.

Eisboch

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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My wife is more into "cute" cars than "performance" cars, and also (a
paradox) likes to sit higher in a heavier vehicle than most sports or
sporty cars allow. It's going to take a while for her to find what she
really wants, when and if she devotes some time to the task.

Hmmm. A pick-me-up truck?

Mrs.E. had a 330ci and was intimidated by big trucks in it. Too bad,
because it really was a great car.
She then tried a BMW X5 and hated it. Then she had a Lincoln Navigator and
thought it was too big.

Anyway, she now has one of these as her daily driver and loves it for it's
room and utility:

http://www.lincoln.com/marklt/photogallery_exterior.asp

Eisboch

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Harry Krause wrote:

On 10/22/2006 7:39 PM, Dan wrote:

Eisboch wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:50:46 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:



BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the
moment.

YAY!!!

Now, go buy here a Corvette.



If you haven't, check out a BMW 330i or 330ci. It is sporty, gobs
of power and handles beautifully.
The 330ci is a convertable. The top is double layered and
insulated. With it up you cannot distinguish it as being a
convertible, noise or cold-wise.

Eisboch


Or the 335i. Twin turbos in a BMW!

Dan



My wife is more into "cute" cars than "performance" cars, and also (a
paradox) likes to sit higher in a heavier vehicle than most sports or
sporty cars allow. It's going to take a while for her to find what she
really wants, when and if she devotes some time to the task.

Hmmm. A pick-me-up truck?


The Saturn Sky is cute - actually "cool"! Maybe a lift kit and some
bigger wheels?

Dan

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 7:39 PM, Dan wrote:
Eisboch wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:50:46 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:



BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the
moment.
YAY!!!

Now, go buy here a Corvette.


If you haven't, check out a BMW 330i or 330ci. It is sporty, gobs of
power and handles beautifully.
The 330ci is a convertable. The top is double layered and insulated.
With it up you cannot distinguish it as being a convertible, noise or
cold-wise.

Eisboch


Or the 335i. Twin turbos in a BMW!

Dan


My wife is more into "cute" cars than "performance" cars, and also (a
paradox) likes to sit higher in a heavier vehicle than most sports or
sporty cars allow. It's going to take a while for her to find what she
really wants, when and if she devotes some time to the task.

Hmmm. A pick-me-up truck?


Have you looked at the Toyota Highlander? No, it is not a pickup but a
small SUV with a car-like ride. My wife has one and loves it.

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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:

On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:48:45 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


The ceiling is just short of 12 feet ... 11' 9", IIRC


Excuse my ignorance.

What does IIRC mean?

If I recall correctly.

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On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:01:56 +0000, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:


What does IIRC mean?

If I Recall Correctly

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Harry Krause wrote:
On 10/22/2006 7:39 PM, Dan wrote:

Eisboch wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...


On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:50:46 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:



BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the
moment.

YAY!!!

Now, go buy here a Corvette.



If you haven't, check out a BMW 330i or 330ci. It is sporty, gobs
of power and handles beautifully.
The 330ci is a convertable. The top is double layered and
insulated. With it up you cannot distinguish it as being a
convertible, noise or cold-wise.

Eisboch


Or the 335i. Twin turbos in a BMW!

Dan



My wife is more into "cute" cars than "performance" cars, and also (a
paradox) likes to sit higher in a heavier vehicle than most sports or
sporty cars allow. It's going to take a while for her to find what she
really wants, when and if she devotes some time to the task.

Hmmm. A pick-me-up truck?


You might still get a deal on a 2006 Tundra.
The 2007 models will be upsized and probably too big.

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:48:45 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

The ceiling is just short of 12 feet ... 11' 9", IIRC

Excuse my ignorance.

What does IIRC mean?
--

If I recall (remember) correctly.

Just learned it myself.

Eisboch

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:05:29 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


The service manager of he dealer who takes care of my wife's Town Car
has told me more than once that they sell every one they can get their
hands on within one or two days of arrival.

They are very nice all-around vehicles.


It is a somewhat limited production vehicle. I was told that they tried it
as a marketing experiment and it was well received.

It rides nice, has all the Navigator type creature comforts and has a full
rear seat that folds up for carrying extra "stuff" like horse junk. The
only thing wrong ... well, good for her, I guess, is that the bed is only
4-1/2 feet. Keeps the wheelbase and overall length the same as a regular
full sized pickup and avoids the "huge" feel.

It's basically a Navigator with a pickup bed.

Eisboch

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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:05:29 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
Mrs.E. had a 330ci and was intimidated by big trucks in it. Too bad,
because it really was a great car.
She then tried a BMW X5 and hated it. Then she had a Lincoln Navigator and
thought it was too big.

Anyway, she now has one of these as her daily driver and loves it for it's
room and utility:

http://www.lincoln.com/marklt/photogallery_exterior.asp

Oversexed F-150. I would rather get the F-150 SueprCrew King Ranch.

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Anyway, she now has one of these as her daily driver and loves it for it's
room and utility:

http://www.lincoln.com/marklt/photogallery_exterior.asp


I was going through the features with some level of interest until I got to
the 4 speed auto trans. I couldn't believe it. I'm currently vehicle
shopping and I'm disappointed when the vehicle I'm looking at has only a 5
speed auto. 6 speed autos are starting to become the norm, with more exotic
fare beyond that. I never realized the F150 platform was still saddled with
that old of transmission technology.

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"RG" wrote in message
.. .

Anyway, she now has one of these as her daily driver and loves it for
it's room and utility:

http://www.lincoln.com/marklt/photogallery_exterior.asp


I was going through the features with some level of interest until I got
to the 4 speed auto trans. I couldn't believe it. I'm currently vehicle
shopping and I'm disappointed when the vehicle I'm looking at has only a 5
speed auto. 6 speed autos are starting to become the norm, with more
exotic fare beyond that. I never realized the F150 platform was still
saddled with that old of transmission technology.


I don't mean to insult anybody but I think this vehicle is primarily
targeted towards women as a market. It's loaded with fancy stuff and looks
.... well .... sorta "pretty". My wife remembers sometimes that it has four
wheel drive but I doubt she has any clue as to how many gears it has nor
does she care.

IMO, a "real" truck is a 250/2500 or a 350/3500 series by your favorite
manufacturer. As someone mentioned the Lincoln is a fancy F-150 which, by
the way, was the chassis basis for all the full sized Ford/Mercury/Lincoln
car lines over the past several years until the recently introduced Ford
500.

Eisboch

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..


I don't mean to insult anybody but I think this vehicle is primarily
targeted towards women as a market. It's loaded with fancy stuff and
looks ... well .... sorta "pretty".

I suppose, but the underlying platform, the Ford F150 certainly isn't
targeted towards women. My amazement as to the transmission was more
oriented to the underlying platform than to the Lincoln itself. I had just
assumed that Ford's bread and butter vehicle was a bit more up to date in
the area of auto transmission technology, especially since the Super Dutys
have had a 5 speed since 2003. Anybody know if he F150's main competitor,
the half-ton GM Silverado, is also a 4 speed auto, or are they using a 5
speed? I'm pretty sure the Dodge half-ton is still using a 4 speed, but I'm
not certain. It may not sound like a big deal to some, but when it comes to
getting the most out of the powerband of a given engine, especially when
towing, that extra gear makes a big difference.

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Thanking you much very I am.
--

Yoda, is that you?

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"Bert Robbins" wrote in message
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:05:29 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
Mrs.E. had a 330ci and was intimidated by big trucks in it. Too bad,
because it really was a great car.
She then tried a BMW X5 and hated it. Then she had a Lincoln Navigator
and thought it was too big.

Anyway, she now has one of these as her daily driver and loves it for
it's room and utility:

http://www.lincoln.com/marklt/photogallery_exterior.asp

Oversexed F-150. I would rather get the F-150 SueprCrew King Ranch.

That is an oversexed F-150. Even the bed is metallic paint. How you going
to use it as a pickup?

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"RG" wrote in message
. ..
.


I don't mean to insult anybody but I think this vehicle is primarily
targeted towards women as a market. It's loaded with fancy stuff and
looks ... well .... sorta "pretty".

I suppose, but the underlying platform, the Ford F150 certainly isn't
targeted towards women. My amazement as to the transmission was more
oriented to the underlying platform than to the Lincoln itself. I had
just assumed that Ford's bread and butter vehicle was a bit more up to
date in the area of auto transmission technology, especially since the
Super Dutys have had a 5 speed since 2003. Anybody know if he F150's main
competitor, the half-ton GM Silverado, is also a 4 speed auto, or are they
using a 5 speed? I'm pretty sure the Dodge half-ton is still using a 4
speed, but I'm not certain. It may not sound like a big deal to some, but
when it comes to getting the most out of the powerband of a given engine,
especially when towing, that extra gear makes a big difference.


I do not think it is that big of a thing on a gas engine. The power band is
fairly wide. Not like the diesels. Where top rpm is about 3000.

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I do not think it is that big of a thing on a gas engine. The power band
is fairly wide. Not like the diesels. Where top rpm is about 3000.

I gotta go the other way on this one. This is one of those things where
more is really more. The extra gears get you a lower low and a higher high.
Makes for a quicker, smoother, and more economical vehicle. I love the 6
speed auto in my daily driver. 1st is quite low for quick starts, and 5th
and 6th are both overdrives. Great economy, and smooth as buttah. Auto
trans technology has come a long way in the past five years. The new 07
replacement for my car comes standard with an 8 speed auto. I'm guessing
you're at a point of diminishing returns there. Mercedes has a 7 speed in a
number of its cars.

It did make a huge difference in the diesel truck going from a 4 speed in my
2000 to a 5 speed in my 2005. Night and day.

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"RG" wrote in message
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.


I suppose, but the underlying platform, the Ford F150 certainly isn't
targeted towards women. My amazement as to the transmission was more
oriented to the underlying platform than to the Lincoln itself. I had
just assumed that Ford's bread and butter vehicle was a bit more up to
date in the area of auto transmission technology, especially since the
Super Dutys have had a 5 speed since 2003. Anybody know if he F150's main
competitor, the half-ton GM Silverado, is also a 4 speed auto, or are they
using a 5 speed? I'm pretty sure the Dodge half-ton is still using a 4
speed, but I'm not certain. It may not sound like a big deal to some, but
when it comes to getting the most out of the powerband of a given engine,
especially when towing, that extra gear makes a big difference.


That's probably why the Super Duties are recommended for any serious towing
purposes. The TorqueShift transmission is great ..... very similar in
operation to the Allison that GM uses. Interestingly though, Ford rates the
Lincoln Pickup as capable of towing around 8,600 lbs, "properly equipped".

Eisboch

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"RG" wrote in message
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I gotta go the other way on this one. This is one of those things where
more is really more. The extra gears get you a lower low and a higher
high. Makes for a quicker, smoother, and more economical vehicle. I love
the 6 speed auto in my daily driver. 1st is quite low for quick starts,
and 5th and 6th are both overdrives. Great economy, and smooth as buttah.
Auto trans technology has come a long way in the past five years. The new
07 replacement for my car comes standard with an 8 speed auto. I'm
guessing you're at a point of diminishing returns there. Mercedes has a 7
speed in a number of its cars.

It did make a huge difference in the diesel truck going from a 4 speed in
my 2000 to a 5 speed in my 2005. Night and day.


I've read that the 5 speed TorqueShift (which is really a re-designed
version of the older 4 speed) was developed specifically to handle the
higher torque of the 6.0L Powerstroke diesel when Ford retired the 7.3L.
It's features worked out well for heavy hauling and towing, so it is also
used in the gas Super Duties.
My son's '05 F-250 with the V-10 also has the TorqueShift. It appears that
the F-150 series still uses the older transmission.

Eisboch

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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:37:56 -0400, Bert Robbins
wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:05:29 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
Mrs.E. had a 330ci and was intimidated by big trucks in it. Too bad,
because it really was a great car.
She then tried a BMW X5 and hated it. Then she had a Lincoln Navigator and
thought it was too big.

Anyway, she now has one of these as her daily driver and loves it for it's
room and utility:

http://www.lincoln.com/marklt/photogallery_exterior.asp
Oversexed F-150. I would rather get the F-150 SueprCrew King Ranch.

Which is also an oversexed F-150.

Get a real truck - an F-250. :)

It too, comes in a King Ranch trim level.

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"Bert Robbins" wrote in message
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Get a real truck - an F-250. :)

It too, comes in a King Ranch trim level.


Don't be giving Mrs.E. ideas. We don't need two of these:

http://www.eisboch.com/f350.html

Eisboch

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Eisboch wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 1:25 PM, Eisboch wrote:

LOL. It's the anticipation anyway ... I ordered a car lift from Rotary
Lift (Revolution) on June 3rd. The distributor told me it would be
delivered and installed the week of June 26th.

It was delivered and installed Friday afternoon.

Eisboch



I've never owned a "custom" fishing rod.
BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the moment.


Check it out:

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift1small.jpg

http://www.eisboch.com/Lift2small2.jpg

Eisboch

That's a nice lift!

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Harry Krause wrote:
On 10/22/2006 9:08 PM, JimH wrote:

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 7:39 PM, Dan wrote:

Eisboch wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:50:46 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:



BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the
moment.

YAY!!!

Now, go buy here a Corvette.


If you haven't, check out a BMW 330i or 330ci. It is sporty,
gobs of power and handles beautifully.
The 330ci is a convertable. The top is double layered and
insulated. With it up you cannot distinguish it as being a
convertible, noise or cold-wise.

Eisboch

Or the 335i. Twin turbos in a BMW!

Dan


My wife is more into "cute" cars than "performance" cars, and also (a
paradox) likes to sit higher in a heavier vehicle than most sports or
sporty cars allow. It's going to take a while for her to find what
she really wants, when and if she devotes some time to the task.

Hmmm. A pick-me-up truck?


Have you looked at the Toyota Highlander? No, it is not a pickup but
a small SUV with a car-like ride. My wife has one and loves it.



We have a 4Runner she drives now. I like the Highlander, too, but it is
a frameless SUV and as you imply, a car, not a truck. The 4Runner has a
traditional truck frame. Still, the highlander has a lot of appeal.

If I can keep the wife working, the Toyota Highlander may be my next
vehicle. It should handle my 2000 pound boat/trailer tow weight easily.

It's such a nice day...
 

"Don White" wrote in message
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Harry Krause wrote:
On 10/22/2006 9:08 PM, JimH wrote:

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/22/2006 7:39 PM, Dan wrote:

Eisboch wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:50:46 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:



BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the
moment.

YAY!!!

Now, go buy here a Corvette.


If you haven't, check out a BMW 330i or 330ci. It is sporty, gobs
of power and handles beautifully.
The 330ci is a convertable. The top is double layered and insulated.
With it up you cannot distinguish it as being a convertible, noise or
cold-wise.

Eisboch

Or the 335i. Twin turbos in a BMW!

Dan


My wife is more into "cute" cars than "performance" cars, and also (a
paradox) likes to sit higher in a heavier vehicle than most sports or
sporty cars allow. It's going to take a while for her to find what she
really wants, when and if she devotes some time to the task.

Hmmm. A pick-me-up truck?


Have you looked at the Toyota Highlander? No, it is not a pickup but a
small SUV with a car-like ride. My wife has one and loves it.



We have a 4Runner she drives now. I like the Highlander, too, but it is a
frameless SUV and as you imply, a car, not a truck. The 4Runner has a
traditional truck frame. Still, the highlander has a lot of appeal.

If I can keep the wife working, the Toyota Highlander may be my next
vehicle. It should handle my 2000 pound boat/trailer tow weight easily.

It's such a nice day...
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Harry Krause wrote:
On 10/22/2006 9:08 PM, JimH wrote:

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
. ..

On 10/22/2006 7:39 PM, Dan wrote:

Eisboch wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...


On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:50:46 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:



BTW, I talked my wife out of a Mustang, but no choice as of the
moment.

YAY!!!

Now, go buy here a Corvette.


If you haven't, check out a BMW 330i or 330ci. It is sporty, gobs
of power and handles beautifully.
The 330ci is a convertable. The top is double layered and insulated.
With it up you cannot distinguish it as being a convertible, noise or
cold-wise.

Eisboch

Or the 335i. Twin turbos in a BMW!

Dan


My wife is more into "cute" cars than "performance" cars, and also (a
paradox) likes to sit higher in a heavier vehicle than most sports or
sporty cars allow. It's going to take a while for her to find what she
really wants, when and if she devotes some time to the task.

Hmmm. A pick-me-up truck?


Have you looked at the Toyota Highlander? No, it is not a pickup but a
small SUV with a car-like ride. My wife has one and loves it.



We have a 4Runner she drives now. I like the Highlander, too, but it is a
frameless SUV and as you imply, a car, not a truck. The 4Runner has a
traditional truck frame. Still, the highlander has a lot of appeal.

If I can keep the wife working, the Toyota Highlander may be my next
vehicle. It should handle my 2000 pound boat/trailer tow weight easily.

Yep!

It's such a nice day...
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 07:58:22 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



There is a great scene in it where a Hispanic type gives English
lessons. He holds up a model '57 Chevy, points to the flames and
says:

"Flambes - Flames"...

Ok, it doesn't come off in print, but it was pretty funny. :)

uh, huh.

Speaking of Ford ... you been following the financial news ? They be in
big do-do. Lost lotsa, lotsa money in the third quarter. Losses have been
driven by loosing market share, primarily in the F-series trucks.

Eisboch

It's such a nice day...
 

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 07:58:22 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Bert Robbins" wrote in message
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Get a real truck - an F-250. :)

It too, comes in a King Ranch trim level.


Don't be giving Mrs.E. ideas. We don't need two of these:

http://www.eisboch.com/f350.html

Ever see "Groove Tube"?

There is a great scene in it where a Hispanic type gives English
lessons. He holds up a model '57 Chevy, points to the flames and
says:

"Flambes - Flames"...

Ok, it doesn't come off in print, but it was pretty funny. :)
--
My favorite scene in the movie is when the do the commercial parody for
Butz Beer!!