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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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'79 Ford Flareside

Just bought this last night. I am going to make it into my dd. It has a 300 straight 6 and 4 speed. It needs a few things and I am looking forward to working on it.




 
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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A short flairside is on my list of 'wants' for somewhere down the road. That's a nice looking one you got there. That 300 should make it an excellent daily driver. Decent power and should get pretty good fuel mileage, too. Love it!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Nice truck, should make a good DD with that 300. It's an awesome engine and arguably the best engine ever made by Ford. Keep us updated on your progress with the truck!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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First thing you should do is remove the GM mirrors. Then find whoever installed them and beat him with them.

Nice truck though. Good Luck.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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looks good, is that the 4spd OD trans? Sad state of the times when I get excited over drivetrain options that save gas
 
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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No, just regular truck 4 speed with granny 1st.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Nice looking truck, but as said above, do away with those mirrors. I do not suggest beating whoever put them on, as an assault/battery charge is never fun.
 
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