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Old 09-28-2016, 01:16 PM
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Guess I'll stop parking in the driveway for a few more weeks...

Found half a dozen dings in my hood at lunch today just as I was thinking I would escape this season unscathed. My own fault. I knew they were falling and hitting the truck but didn't notice any dings until today (and in 4 years, my 2011 had no dings in the hood from acorns).

Sorry no pics, just had to vent a little...

FWIW, in 15 years, I've never seen this many acorns from my trees.
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Wow, sorry to hear. Must be a tall tree? I have noticed my trees have a heavy crop of acorns as well. I guess with the aluminum body it is much more susceptible to anything acorns, hail, pine cones, etc.
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Originally Posted by 11screw50
Guess I'll stop parking in the driveway for a few more weeks...

Found half a dozen dings in my hood at lunch today just as I was thinking I would escape this season unscathed. My own fault. I knew they were falling and hitting the truck but didn't notice any dings until today (and in 4 years, my 2011 had no dings in the hood from acorns).

Sorry no pics, just had to vent a little...

FWIW, in 15 years, I've never seen this many acorns from my trees.
In my area, a heavy acorn crop means fat and tasty deer. Always look for the silver lining!
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Geez...I didn't think a little acorn was capable but I guess if it's up a ways, physics turns against you.

That sucks, sorry to hear it! I will stay away from trees with acorns now that I heard this.
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Think I better stay away from the black walnut trees..
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I believe F-150s have had aluminum hoods since 2008.
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Originally Posted by Chris6272
I believe F-150s have had aluminum hoods since 2008.
At least since the 2004 body redesign. My 05 aluminum hood had to be replaced because of hail damage.
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The struggle is real..... mine isn't with acorns but sap in the summer and branches in the stormy season....


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