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I'm pretty sure it is house paint thinking back, and I remember it wasn't rusty, just had the original avacado green showing through white paint. I think I'm just gonna run with it, its kinda got that patina look. Oh and while i'm thinkin about it, where could I find some original dog dish hubcaps? I'm short at least one since it became the clock in my kitchen.
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I'm pretty sure it is house paint thinking back, and I remember it wasn't rusty, just had the original avacado green showing through white paint. I think I'm just gonna run with it, its kinda got that patina look. Oh and while i'm thinkin about it, where could I find some original dog dish hubcaps? I'm short at least one since it became the clock in my kitchen.
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Other options include Craigslist, the JY, Dennis Carpenter, and National Parts Depot.
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Next weekend i'm headed up towards my grandpas so I should have more information and some pictures. Unfortunetly i don't think I can drag it home yet 
. No trailer plus i'm a little worried about how my jeep will do towing it.
. No trailer plus i'm a little worried about how my jeep will do towing it.
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How far will you have to tow it home? What type of Jeep do you have Wrangler, Cheerokee? If your really wanting to get it home, you can always rent a uHaul car trailer...depending on distance, it may be worth the look...plus they'll rent you the truck and trailer for a decent price...no wear on your vehicle, drive it up, drag/winch the truck on the trailer, drive it home, push it off, take the truck and trailer back...
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I've got a grand cherokee, v8 towing package, but thats still a hell of a load for a jeep. I'd've towed it back with my 1992 f150 "hillbilly hotrod" no problem, even though the jeep is rated to tow about the same, oh well the sacrifices for starting a family. About how much should a f100, straight six, 3 speed manuel, 2wd weigh?
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I've got a grand cherokee, v8 towing package, but thats still a hell of a load for a jeep. I'd've towed it back with my 1992 f150 "hillbilly hotrod" no problem, even though the jeep is rated to tow about the same, oh well the sacrifices for starting a family. About how much should a f100, straight six, 3 speed manuel, 2wd weigh?
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Personally I would go for the full trailer as opposed to the dolly...they weigh a good bit as well, but they do a great job...I know for a fact a '78 F100 SWB will fit on a Uhaul car trailer...I hauled one from AL to SC...no problems...used all of Uhaul equipment, box van and trailer...like I said, no wear and tear on my vehicle...