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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Yeah, there will always be room for junk. I don't have too many places for trailers, i wanted a utility trailer and a camper but no room! It sucks. Oh well maybe one day.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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I want a trailer too and have been thinking about getting an old ATV. The thing is, I have plenty of room out where I live (with my parents for 2 more years until I'm finally out of college), but I just don't have the money! We have 7 acres and plenty of parking space, but since I don't have my own quads, and don't need a trailer all too often, I should probably stick to upgrading my truck! Plus, when I graduate college, the Air Force is going to send me somewhere else and I don't think I should accumulate too much before then. However, having a trailer might be nice for the move...
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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If you will only use it for the move (as it will probably be), just rent one, spend those $$$ in upgrading the Bronco and fixing any mech. issues.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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Only issue currently is the header gasket. I have some on order so maybe this weekend I'll tear into that project. I really do like the look of slightly lifted Broncos so I think thats what I'll look into next for the truck.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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I won't even go into a list of my issues... As for a trailer, i have wanted one for a while, not only to hauls stuff when me or others are moving or going to the dump/getting parts, but also i want to learn how to park with a trailer. I can drive almost anything, i can't drive a vehicle with a trailer on it yet.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Sell the bronco and get a new 2013 Shelby!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Sell the bronco and get a new 2013 Shelby!
I've thought about selling my 2010 and looking at a Shelby, not new tho. I need some sort of bad weather vehicle, so the Zebra stays until Uncle Barry lets me buy a Humvee.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Instead of a shelby, a shelby motor then drop it in the 68, you'll be flyin steady.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Instead of a shelby, a shelby motor then drop it in the 68, you'll be flyin steady.
O how I wish lol
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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The new 5.8 in the 68 would be awesome.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 05:16 PM
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I've seen some builds, they can barely stuff a new 5.0 in there let alone a 5.8....lol i love the sound of the old cammed/stroked 302s.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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I picked up teh new exhuast gaskets for the Bronco. I got some solid copper gasket by Mr. Gasket Co. They cost me about $30 from my local Advance. Hope to start installing them tomorrow, I'll post pics of course.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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boy that sounds like fun...
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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I would have done it today except that the parts for the coupe came in today. Shelled out an arm for these special headlights.

O boy the way, I've officially found my next project. Once I get things paid off. This thing just makes me drool.....

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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Haha always looking for that next big money pit eh brett?
 
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