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Is it worth while fixing the small things?
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From: Plymouth US
Is it worth while fixing the small things?
Well I have an '85 F150 4x4 that has large amounts of rust and even rust through spots, the front end needs a total rebuild due to all the bushings being shot, even the radius arm brackets needs replacing.
Now just the other day one of the tail gate cables broke, now do I go and replace this cable or just say screw it?
TIA for your opinions
Drake
Now just the other day one of the tail gate cables broke, now do I go and replace this cable or just say screw it?
TIA for your opinions
Drake
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From: Garden Grove USA
Is it worth while fixing the small things?
either that or go spend $40 grand on a new one. Then you have to pay someone else to work on it!
I keep puting money in my '86 to keep it like new, but I can fix a lot of stuff for $40 grand!
I keep puting money in my '86 to keep it like new, but I can fix a lot of stuff for $40 grand!
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From: Juneau, AK
Is it worth while fixing the small things?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 07-Nov-02 AT 05:05 PM (EST)]i say fix it, your local parts store should have one for less than $30 (prolly even less than that) and its a quick job. don't put anything heavy (like yourself) on your open tailgate til you get both hooked up, i speak from experience 
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Is it worth while fixing the small things?
i'd say fix it. i agree that A LOT 
can be done with 40 grand. i'm finding out the expensive way that a lot of technicians...oops...i mean mechanics just want your money (i know there are some really good mechanics out there, just not here). i am also learning that doing the repairs yourself can be a good experience and yes, you know it's done right.
can be done with 40 grand. i'm finding out the expensive way that a lot of technicians...oops...i mean mechanics just want your money (i know there are some really good mechanics out there, just not here). i am also learning that doing the repairs yourself can be a good experience and yes, you know it's done right.Trending Topics
Mountain Pass
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From: SW Maryland
Is it worth while fixing the small things?
I dunno, I vote sell the tailgate and buy some straps. I never thought I could back up as close to things as I can without a tailgate to obstruct my view! With a 155" wb no less!
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Is it worth while fixing the small things?
Screw it for now! I've made the mistake of nickle and Diming my '86 f250 to death. Now I don't have $$$ for the big jobs. Get the expenpensive, time consuming stuff done first, then mess with the Piddly crap.
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