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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 09:12 AM
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Absolutely Gary,
And question Brad... If you rebuild motor, tranny, T-case, front and rear ends, Do you have 0 miles?? (on new tires?)
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Absolutely Gary,
And question Brad... If you rebuild motor, tranny, T-case, front and rear ends, Do you have 0 miles?? (on new tires?)
All that doesnt matter. the TRUCK will still have the original milage on matter what you do to it. you can NEVER duplicate low original milage

I did all that to my crewcab, I didn't sell it as having 23k(milage since it was done), I sold it as 170k(what the truck had on it)
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 06:27 PM
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Dang, Gary, this is pure truck ****. Oughta be a pay site...
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 07:51 PM
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Dang, Gary, this is pure truck ****. Oughta be a pay site...
Yup. Could probably pay for the truck that way. It is "only" $19,100 at present with 1 day and 1 hour left - and the reserve still hasn't been met.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 08:10 PM
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Mighty interesting how it just happens to be in Oklahoma. Right down the road, I reckon. Hmmm, the mind boggles...

Think of the money you'd save having to have it shipped $$$$$$$$$$$
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 09:38 PM
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Yep. And, I'll have far more than that, whatever "that" is, in Dad's truck when it is done. But then, does a 302 w/OD compare to a "worked" 400 w/a ZF5?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 02:23 AM
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What an awesome truck! It's not everyday I get to see a 1983 model maintained this well. Nice interiors! I kind of missed the slim steering wheels from the 80s, gives it that MacGyver feel. Kudos to the owner, and thank you for sharing photos!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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Alright, I'm in for $30K.

It's a SMT* alright. But knowing a few fellows with perfect rides, who belong to classic car clubs, I think this Bronco might be relegated to that status. If I put that kinda coin into such a cherry, the first windshield chip or door ding would send me over the edge. The 4WD would never get used.

Since I don't have a garage (heavy sigh), I reckon I'll have to pass.

Interesting note on the windshield... "just purchased out of estate". What do you think the percentage is? 10%? 40%?

(*Sweet Meet Treat)
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 09:11 AM
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Wow, clean truck! It's at 19k now...
 
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 06:38 AM
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The bidding ended @ $19,600 without meeting the reserve.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 07:08 AM
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Bummer. Now we won't know what the reserve was, but I'm betting $20k. I'll contacct the seller and see what his plans are.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 09:58 AM
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Bummer. Now we won't know what the reserve was, but I'm betting $20k. I'll contacct the seller and see what his plans are.


So you're pretty interested in buying this beauty?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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I wish I had that kind of cash doing nothing. I'd own it in a heartbeat.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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I'm expecting to see it in Gary's garage or pasture the next time I go to his house.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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I'm expecting to see it in Gary's garage or pasture the next time I go to his house.


That's too funny! We Ford fanatics gotta do everything to show our pride, even if it means having 10 bullnoses infront of the house...
 
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