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Feb 14, 2025 | 04:51 PM

bobj49f2

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Just needs finishing

Here's a typical "needs finishing" project started by someone who didn't realize the time, skill and money to complete, not to mention proper planning.

This is being offered on FB Marketplace for $1000. I don't see nothing but scrap metal.

Feb 14, 2025 | 05:33 PM

mOROTBREATH

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From: Bakersfield, CA

Looks like one of those "halloween" or "xmas" yard art projects honestly. I think some misguided person bought yard art from someone who is moving out of state, and the buyer didn't realize it is meant to be fixed up.

Feb 14, 2025 | 06:20 PM

EffieTrucker

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It does have 3 shiny lug nuts on the left front.

I'd love to see the frame stretch. I bet it's well engineered.

Feb 14, 2025 | 08:01 PM

abe

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Hey, it's a rare crew cab with suicide doors on the rear. It's worth more than the asking price!

edit: and upon closer inspection it has the much vaunted optional sun roof

Feb 14, 2025 | 08:38 PM

jniolon

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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama

Bob, you're right about time involved. My wife and I have an agreement... When she asks me "How long is that gonna take??" or "How long you gonna work on that thing??"
I calculate the time and triple it and tell her...she then doubles it and makes plans accordingly... worked for 60 years

As for the nearly finished project... well, I just never

j

Feb 15, 2025 | 09:07 AM

bobscogin

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They all "just need finishing", even when you think you're done.

Feb 15, 2025 | 09:16 AM

Dturk

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From: Thompsons Station, TN

The hood, grill, and front fenders might be worth something.

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Feb 15, 2025 | 10:51 AM

bobbytnm

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Finishing?
What is this word, I don't recognize it. Is it a type of cookie? a small country in eastern Europe? maybe a dance or something?
I don't think I've ever heard of it

Feb 15, 2025 | 03:00 PM

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This is what happens when a laser cutter and a welder are in the wrong hands.

Feb 15, 2025 | 06:57 PM

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FortyNiner

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From: u-rah-rah Wisconsin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southsounder

This is what happens when a laser cutter and a welder are in the wrong hands.

Huh, and here it looked to me like the work of a Sawzall and canned beer.

Feb 15, 2025 | 07:32 PM

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Southsounder

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Originally Posted by FortyNiner

Huh, and here it looked to me like the work of a Sawzall and canned beer.

your probably right.

Feb 15, 2025 | 07:41 PM

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EffieTrucker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbytnm

Finishing?
What is this word, I don't recognize it. Is it a type of cookie? a small country in eastern Europe? maybe a dance or something?
I don't think I've ever heard of it

It’s a type of nail.

Feb 15, 2025 | 08:03 PM

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abe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EffieTrucker

It’s a type of nail.

I thought it was a school that rich people sent their daughters to so they could become a debutante.

Feb 16, 2025 | 03:39 PM

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1952henry

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From: Mandan, ND

Mom to 30 year old son, “Time to move out of basement and find your path.”

Son, “ what about the old Ford project?”

Mom, “ Just needs a bit of finishing,right?”

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