So I go to Dinner with.....
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So I go to Dinner with.....
the wife & kids and friends & there kids as every Wensday or Thursday night for the last 6 or more years. She has known for them over 30 years and I for over 11 years. Well this guy is my fishing buddy as well as knows how much I love my Bronco and what work I have put into it. We walk out of the sportsbar, he tells my wife, "YOU SEE THAT BL@z8R OVER THERE" that is so and so's truck. Well I look over and it is a BRONCO, not a BL@z8R. Nice "95" champaigne color. Well I let him have it! Don't you ever confuse that again! If there were another FORD owner here, we would kick your A$$ for the just the fact that you don't know the diffrence. I could'nt believe it?? I guess we are going to hold a class before the next fishing trip (which is this weekend) before he get's in! My point, I don't take this stuff lightly! IT'S A BRONCO!!!
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Right on brother. I think his punishment should be that he plays net, gaff and bait boy for you the whole fishing trip. He shouldn't be allowed to touch a rod all day. Heck, throw in making him wash the boat after the trip too. Bet he won't make that mistake again.
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Egads! Just uttering something remotely "General Mistake" in the presence of the Bronco should be enough for the truck itself to spring to life and attempt homicide. I personally think that kind of afront should incur some sort of homage being paid to the Blue Oval... maybe a wash and wax of your rig... ya know something that brings him together in close proximity to the vehicle so that there is no way he could possibly make the same mistake again. 
After all, visual recognition should be much easier if he has had plenty of time to do nothing but pay attention to the Bronco.
After all, visual recognition should be much easier if he has had plenty of time to do nothing but pay attention to the Bronco.
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LOL thats funny!
I had a similar experience when we were at a country fair and an aquaintance said there was a bit Blazer Rescue truck in the car park - I spent 5 mins looking for it until I realised he actually meant my BRONCO Rescue truck!!!
He was English so I had to forgive him as so few people here actually know a bronco exists let alone the difference between SUVs.
Simon
I had a similar experience when we were at a country fair and an aquaintance said there was a bit Blazer Rescue truck in the car park - I spent 5 mins looking for it until I realised he actually meant my BRONCO Rescue truck!!!
He was English so I had to forgive him as so few people here actually know a bronco exists let alone the difference between SUVs.
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imlikeojnow,
Careful with the TTB comments, some of us will argue that point with you too. I do agree though that bl@%ers are far more recognizable when they are being dragged backwards or sideways by a Ford.
Careful with the TTB comments, some of us will argue that point with you too. I do agree though that bl@%ers are far more recognizable when they are being dragged backwards or sideways by a Ford.
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oh man here we go. I think i am one of the few that do not have a probelm with my TTB. i say as long as you do the upkeep on it you are good to go.
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I like my ttb, it's the best IFS you could ask for.
Of coarse a sas is always on my mind for my 82. I even have a d44 for when I do decide.
Of coarse a sas is always on my mind for my 82. I even have a d44 for when I do decide.
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Originally Posted by aurgathor
My '95 was mistaken for a Blazer a few times, too. The last one I remember is by an owner of a 1996 F150.... 
I had mine called a Jeep one day. I told the guy, "Well, I guess if you are what you eat, yeah it could be part Jeep... she had a TJ for lunch yesterday" Then I pointed to the blue oval and grinned.
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My daughter got a hamster, gerbel, rat or something like that from a previous owner. Well, this critter's name was Blazer. Note the 'was' part there! Yeah...not in my house! It's name was quickly shortened to Blaze and house law was anyone caught calling it Blazer had to wash my Bronco! 
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy J
My daughter got a hamster, gerbel, rat or something like that from a previous owner. Well, this critter's name was Blazer. Note the 'was' part there! Yeah...not in my house! It's name was quickly shortened to Blaze and house law was anyone caught calling it Blazer had to wash my Bronco!
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You know, I was in the Mom & Pop auto store the other day. I was looking for a replacement window motor. The guy next to me says what year is it? I say "87" and he replies "I have a 79 Blazer" Both me and the son of the owner who drives a Bronco replies at the same time SORRY TO HEAR THAT! Classic. Then I learned that when the window motor works but it skips liked stripped gears, there is a bushing in the motor you need to replace? Thats all! What a good day that was.
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Yep, three Delrin barrels that secure the nylon gear to the steel gear. They are actually designed to crush which will halt the window travel in the event something like, oh say... fingers or your neck gets caught between the window and the top as its going up!