Back in early80’s as a 16 year old, bought my first vehicle was a 1961 Ford Ranchero with over 250,000 miles on a long ago broken speedometer. Three speed, shifter on column, bench seat, inline 6 cylinder.
Purchased as rusted junker, rebuilt the engine, replaced brakes, speedometer, radio and...
2023, white lariat hybrid.
mostly for gardening products, transporting grandkids sports equipment.
Mostly for Hammie’s comfort: once we get to destination, we take a short walk and when we return he needs a place to rest before heading home.
Hammie is a one year old Australian Shepherd.
Id use it to haul the grandkids sports equipment to their games, or take our new pup’s toys and wife’s and my beach chairs to watch sunset o er the ocean.
Originally had a used 1972 Maverick that my buddies and I swapped the exhaust to make it sound like a V-8, passable. Fast forward a few years to the birth of my second son who had the worst case of colic anyone in our surrounding area had ever seen or heard. Marvelous Marvin Maverick and the...
Installed after new year, 2024. Added some weatherstripping at front of bed, under rear window. <30 minute install without help. And to adjust rear clamps a couple of times for proper seal and closure with tailgate up.
Have received many compliments on the sleek, low profile look, thinking of...
Had smaller, hazier scuffs across both side mirror outer edges, like someone used steel wool to wipe. Mentioned to local dealer, they are replacing both. Said they’d “never seen that before.”
I don’t normally respond to posts, there always seems to be snarky comments and backlash no matter the statement, comment, suggestion or idea.
With that said; we purchased our hybrid Lariat for the price point and looks, was fortunate enough to have a Ford sales person take me for a drive in...
2023 Lariat Hybrid
September, 2023
1600; equally split between freeway and city driving using mostly eco mode. Only quirk is occasional high revving when using “LOW” button.