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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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PPO? Not sure until they have "big" official meeting. Hell my wife is there only for benefits and this whole obamacare crap has me worried enough.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Haven't had any experience with either of them.

I hate it when people hit your vehicle, and don't leave a note or anything. Came out of Carl's Jr, and saw that the drivers side of my front bumper was pulled away from the fender an extra one and a half inches. I don't know how it happened, as i see no scratch marks, or traded paint marks. I know it was not that way yesterday, and the only two places I went today was the Thrift Store, and Carl's Jr.

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That totally sucks Jim People these days have no respect the 92 to 97 ford trucks are the most sought after trucks but if ur Gona be such driving auto trannys it's not all that bad
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 11:01 PM
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Hopefully it's Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. That's a PPO and is better than an HMO.

Back when we had insurance (really miss those days. ), we had Anthem and they were pretty darn good. Low deductibles for office visits and meds, and they covered a lot of meds, unlike some insurance carries who only cover the cheap meds.

Lotta docs around here hate Blue Shield of California.

My MIL had BS of CA as her secondary insurance and they charged up the butt for premiums and barely covered anything.

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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Hopefully it's Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. That's a PPO and is better than an HMO.

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I had Anthem BC PPO and am still mad at my employer for switching to United Health Care.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 02:15 AM
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My wife's orthopedic surgeon won't accept a patient with United Health Care.

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by joe f350
That totally sucks Jim People these days have no respect the 92 to 97 ford trucks are the most sought after trucks but if ur Gona be such driving auto trannys it's not all that bad
It doesn't look too bad, but it is noticeable. If I do keep the Bronco, I will have a body shop repair it, or maybe just go to Pick n Pull and get another bumper.

I was not aware the 92-97 years were the most popular, but judging by the price of some of them it makes sense. I may be jumping ship to the Chevy camp soon if the truck is still available when my check comes. There is a '89 Chevy 1 ton dually on Craigslist in the Fresno area that is lowered, black with a custom blue lightning paint job, and redone red interior for only $2k. It needs a catalytic converter to pass smog, and doesn't look like it has a tow hitch on it, but those are things I can take care of. The front suspension has been rebuilt, and the engine upgraded with a complete MSD ignition. I may flip it eventually, or just keep it as my car hauler. For $2k it is one third the cost of that 95 F-350 crew cab dually in Union City, and a bargain I can't pass up. It is a gas engine and not a diesel, but I don't remember if it is the 350, or 454. edit: After viewing the pic, it looks like a small block, so I am going to assume that means 350.

I have found another white over tan 94 Explorer on Craigslist for $2k and saw the one by the railroad tracks again today. Both can be flipped for a profit if I can get them before someone else does. Going to have to rent some storage space or something for all these cars. Or maybe someone's backyard. LOL

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 02:23 AM
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Had Anthem Blue Cross for my Medi-Cal, but only used it once for a Doctor visit, before switching to the VA.

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 05:28 AM
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as soon as I hear ill let you know in the meantime I plan on talking to Kaiser myself.
Is it Friday yet?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Nighteyez
It doesn't look too bad, but it is noticeable. If I do keep the Bronco, I will have a body shop repair it, or maybe just go to Pick n Pull and get another bumper.

I was not aware the 92-97 years were the most popular, but judging by the price of some of them it makes sense. I may be jumping ship to the Chevy camp soon if the truck is still available when my check comes. There is a '89 Chevy 1 ton dually on Craigslist in the Fresno area that is lowered, black with a custom blue lightning paint job, and redone red interior for only $2k. It needs a catalytic converter to pass smog, and doesn't look like it has a tow hitch on it, but those are things I can take care of. The front suspension has been rebuilt, and the engine upgraded with a complete MSD ignition. I may flip it eventually, or just keep it as my car hauler. For $2k it is one third the cost of that 95 F-350 crew cab dually in Union City, and a bargain I can't pass up. It is a gas engine and not a diesel, but I don't remember if it is the 350, or 454. edit: After viewing the pic, it looks like a small block, so I am going to assume that means 350.

I have found another white over tan 94 Explorer on Craigslist for $2k and saw the one by the railroad tracks again today. Both can be flipped for a profit if I can get them before someone else does. Going to have to rent some storage space or something for all these cars. Or maybe someone's backyard. LOL

Jim

or we can build u a winch bumper oh i just blew ur mind dint it
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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A winch on the Bronco is something I plan on doing in the near future, but more than likely I will mount it on a brush guard. I have thought about mounting it behind the license plate and getting one of those license plate fold down hinges so I can just flip it down when I need it. However, that would be more expensive to setup, so I will just do what most others do and mount it on the brush guard.

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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we could build one for under 200 bucks in metal and if plan to off road it it a good thing to plan head for
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Here is the link for the Chevy

1989 chev duelly

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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shop automotive repair commercial shop on caruthers here u go jim
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Afternoon Jim, Hank and Stewart

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Hello Clint,

Joe, too early for a shop. Wait until I get the business profitable before giving me an $1,800 a month bill.

Jim
 
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