[Shop-talk] Clearance Lights

[Jim Juhas]

Well, it's like this.  My new racing activities called for a replacement 
of my 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 which, in spite of having a 360 cid engine, 
simply did not like the long haul out to Pocono or Watkins glen.  And at 
110,000 miles, it was time.

My wife was convinced that getting something bigger would be better.  
(Hmmmm.)  I lucked out with a no-frills 2007 F250 with 4WD, vinyl split 
seats, no power things/accessories like windows or mirrors, but the 5.4L 
engine, trailer towing package, built in brake controller, western-style 
telescoping mirrors, all for barely more than a 2 to 3 year old used one 
would cost, this one being a repossession with less than 2,000 miles.  
9,700 # towing capacity! 

So, I was lucky.  And it came with the clearance lights on the cab for 
an extra $55.  Those would not have been on my "must have" list because 
I never knew what purpose they served.  Now I think I know why I never 
knew: they have no real purpose.

Jim Juhas
Vintage Racer and cheapskate F250 owner

David Hillman wrote:

>On Mon, 19 Nov 2007, Jim Juhas wrote:
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>>My new F250 came with clearance lights across the top of the cab.  What
>>purpose are they supposed to serve?
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>    To tell people that you $pent for the F250 and not the cheaper F150. ;)
>
>--
>  David Hillman
>  ^- cheapskate F150 owner
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